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Election 2016

Patrick: Rogue Texas Elector Could Lead To Binding Law

Posted on December 8, 2016 · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Wednesday that a Texas Republican elector's decision not to vote for Donald Trump may lead state legislators to pass a law requiring electors to support the winner of the statewide popular vote.

Election 2016

How To Win The Presidency With 23 Percent Of The Popular Vote

Posted on November 3, 2016 · It can be done. How? Because of the Electoral College. In fact, through the years, the winner-take-all system the U.S. employs has skewed result after result.