Voting
Most Americans support using the popular vote to decide U.S. presidents, data shows
Posted on · There have been five presidents who won the electoral vote but not the popular vote, including George W. Bush and Donald Trump.
Tag: electoral college
Politics
Here’s How The 1st 2020 Census Results Changed Electoral College, House Seats
Posted on · Based on population shifts recorded by the 2020 census, Texas, Florida and North Carolina are among the states gaining representation, while California, New York and Pennsylvania are losing influence.
Town Square
How Are Houstonians Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol And Disruption To Democracy?
Posted on · We continue our conversation about the riots, violence and disruption to the democratic process that has unfolded in Washington this week. And we encourage community dialogue and understanding.
National
Here Are The Republicans Challenging Congress’ Tally Of Election Results
Posted on · Republicans will see more of 100 of their House members and one dozen Senators object to election's results. Those objections highly unlikely to prevail.
Politics
Congress Reconvenes After Pro-Trump Mob Brings Chaos To The Capitol
Posted on · As thousands of far-right and pro-Trump demonstrators march in downtown D.C. Wednesday, groups have moved towards the U.S. Capitol and some are growing violent.
Immigration
Supreme Court Punts In Census Case, Says It’s Premature To Decide The Issue
Posted on · The opinion said the case was "riddled with contingencies and speculation that impede judicial review."
Town Square
How H.I.S.D Plans To Move Forward From The Pandemic School Year
Posted on · Interim Superintendent, Dr. Grenita Lathan, addresses the concerns, rumors, and questions from listeners surrounding the future of the Houston Independent School District.
Politics
‘In America, Politicians Don’t Take Power’: Biden Harshly Rebukes Trump Over Election
Posted on · On the day electors around the country voted to reaffirm his victory, President-elect Joe Biden also called for unity and healing.
Town Square
Town Square: The Voting System and Covid (Sept. 10, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss how our voting system works, and the likelihood of a Covid vaccine by the end of the year.
News
Winner Take All? Not If Electoral College Critics Win Cases
Posted on · Luis Vera, an attorney for the League of United Latin American Citizens, pointed to the Texas election, arguing that those who backed Clinton essentially saw their votes disappear
Houston Matters
Retiring Rep. Gene Green Sees Dwindling Opportunities For Compromise In Congress
Posted on · Green spent much of his congressional career in the minority, and he often sought to work with Republicans for the good of his constituents. But he found GOP efforts to block, then repeal, the Affordable Care Act frustrating, describing it as "legislative malpractice"
Election 2016
Dallas Elector Will Vote Against Donald Trump
Posted on · Christopher Suprun is the second Texas elector to balk at voting for the Republican nominee for president.
Politics
Congressional Democrats Call For Amendment To Abolish Electoral College
Posted on · Donald Trump is now the second presidential candidate in sixteen years to lose the popular vote and win the White House. Houston Congressman Gene Green wants to amend the Constitution to keep that from happening again.
Houston Matters
Congressman Gene Green Wants to Abolish the Electoral College
Posted on · Is it an idea whose time has come, or just sour grapes? After watching his Democrats lose two presidential elections in 16 years despite winning the popular vote, Congressman Gene Green of Houston wants to abolish the Electoral College. Rep. Green last month introduced legislation in the U.S. House calling for a Constitutional Amendment to […]
Election 2016
Why The Electoral College Is Part Of The Reason For Low Voter Turnout In Texas This Year
Posted on · If you’ve paid attention to the results of this year’s presidential election, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Electoral College.