If Romney wins what?
But Ken Eastman may not cast his Nevada electoral vote for Romney, if the former Massachusetts governor wins the state. Eastman said he wants to explore options with Republican leaders in Clark County, a group now dominated by Paul supporters.
"electors say they may not support their party’s presidential ticket"
so why does the party have them as electors?
The time to get behind another candidate has come and gone the choice ( like it or not ) is between Romney and obama. Any other vote is support for obama. Hope they are only making noise.
I guess the real question should be why have the electoral college?
I guess the real question should be why have the electoral college?
I believe the idea was that the majority of stupid citizens are not responsible enough to choose the correct president, and direct democracy is scary and dangerous.
People choose state representation, and state representation chooses the president.
I agree. So, if they're smarter than the average citizen, then them making an "enlightened" decision that is different than our "ignorant" ones means we should welcome it. Otherwise, we should pursue an amendment to get rid of it and go to direct votes.