they obviously havent won the White House since Kennedy ran for President

Liberals need to start their own Political Party and Leave the Democratic Party Alone

Regarding this issue, many folks here are wrong–"one man, one vote" sounds great in theory, but so does communism. If the College was scrapped, this country would be practically held hostage by the urban liberals living in places such as NYC and LA. No way in hell should that happen!

This law, like many others was created during a much different time in our history. We need the people to stand up along with brave politicians to modify our system and get rid of the old, outdated laws.

I completely agree with Bill Nelson. Get rid of the Electoral College!

Looking to bend the rules anyway possible.

GO BACK TO SPACE BILL NELSON.

Nor do I think primaries need to be held on a rotating basis. One day, all States vote all at once. No results are released until the last State's polls are closed, on penalty of FCC license revocation (yes, we're looking at you, broadcast morons).

Let's take back our elections and vote for the government we're supposed to have, rather than pandering to 'electors'. We're the electors, folks. No one else's opinion should matter.

The beauty of the US Constitution they created is that it takes a serious majority (2/3) to change the constitution via amendment. This makes sure that the opinions of the simple majority don't trample the rights of the minority (most of the time).

On the other hand, the problem with the US Constitution is that in times of crisis, we are paralyzed from making meaningful change (with the exception of Presidential wartime powers). It is why even if Democrats sweep the Senate, House, and Presidency, the Republican packed Supreme Court will hold serious change back.

If you want real change, we need to change the system. We did it before in 1913 when the 17th Amendment allowed the people to vote for Senators. Now its time to remove the other block on the people's power, the electoral college, so that all American votes count.

The problem is that the only time any politician want s to change it is after they lost (Gore, this guy Nelson, and now Hilary if she loses the nomination).

While I do not agree with abolishing the Electoral College at least it is within the purview of the federal government. Send the legislation forward and let's have the debate.

trying to cover up your HUGE GAFF?!?!

GO SOMEWHERE!!!

Most blue states are the large states with the most electoral votes... therefore, all Republican votes in the large states are meaningless.... I wouldn't want these Republican votes to actually start counting

With the Electoral College, Democrats only need to go after and campaign in the swing states like Florida, Ohio, and PA.... it makes their job easier

1) Get rid of caususes... they prevent thousands of people from voting... that's why the general election is a primary, not a caucus

2) Have proportional allocation of the delegates in every state so voters in each state get to see the candidates campaign and get to have a say in who becomes our next president

3) Every state should be a semi-closed primary (only independents and voters belonging to the party holding the primary can vote, not members of the other party)

4) Upon turning 18, everyone should be automatically registered to vote (as an Independent.... they can then switch to a political party).... if we can't automatically register everyone, then voting registration should be allowed through the day of the primary instead of an arbitrary cut off date

5) Changing party affiliation should be cut off by December 31st of the year prior to the election year

I love the idea of a rotating lottery system. Great idea. This could change our entire spectrum of how politics works....how they pander to certain areas differently etc. Could increase participation in both parties – ultimately....could be a great thing for America.

Someone later pointed out that this is unnecessary now since technology makes it possible for the entire population to gather – something impossible in previous times, thus requiring representation. (change?)

I love the comment that a close vote would require the entire country to "recount ballets" and how funny (and controversial) it would all end up being. (Thanks "other Dan")

Additionally, a republic allows a representative to vote the will of their area – something we expect to reflect how the majority of their constituents voted. That means they represent not only those who lined up and formally cast a vote, but the general public who did not as well.

A minority group, say African Americans as an example, have greater representation in a republic than they do in a democracy because it is harder to shout down their voice by the sheer volume of majority – thanks to this equal representation (or, "more equal" to be more accurate).

The changes need to be in the primary processes, not the Constitution.

I agree that the primaries could be done in a much better way . The FEB 5th strategy to get a candidate early failed. It was skewed toward Clinton since she was the better known person at the time. I think it is better for the primaries to be spread out more . 23 states in 1 day . look what that got us, a long protracted fight.

I think the smaller states like Iowa and NH, need to go first so the unknown people can afford to campaign, and do retail politics. I'm not sure it needs to be those two, but it needs to be a couple of smaller states, and Nevada and SC were chosen for diversity reasons.

When you get to bigger states the costs of campaigning go way up so less known candidates would not have a chance if they were early .

We have voted and nobody won. Neither have enough delegates nor will they when the last ballot is cast. Its a draw. Move on to phase two of the process, let the supers vote and don't tell them how to vote the will of the people was heard and NOBODY won.

As for the Electoral College, trash it. It is outdated and does not address the evolution of the United States.

The Constitutional Amendment has even less chance since it requires ratification by the state legislatures of states like NH, Iowa, SC, etc.

The ideas are fine – if you live in California or New York or Florida or...

You become irrelevant if you live in a small state.

Concerning the Electoral College, there are still laws on the books in many U.S. cities about where you can and can't tie your horse up in town. Just because they exist and had a real purpose and effect when they were enacted doesn't mean we should keep them unaltered until the end of time. The writers of The Constitution were wise, brave and learned men. They were also very forward looking men with bold, new ideas. Do Americans really think they would not be willing to give the Electoral College a second look if they were here today?

Domestic violence was never introduced as legislation until the O.J. Simpson trial.

Just like Tiger Woods the changed the golf course at the Masters was made longer just so Tiger could lose but he with stood the challenge and won the torment.

Barack will with stand the challenge as well and come out on top as the winner.

You wonder why blacks all ways feel there is no justice in America.

Hey George, have you caucused??? It is a joke!!

I agree about the Republicans crossing party lines. That should be stopped. That is one of Carl Roves and Rush's brilliant ideas.

If they register Democrat then they should be handed a ballot with only the Democrats on it in the General Election. That would stop the BS.

Florida cannot be thought of any serious manner - they can't even manage to "vote" period - speaking of years 2000/2004 and 2008!

Nelson should be giving tutorials to Foridans on how to vote and leave the politics to the "real" politicians.

Try having a national election where is a margin is that small, and every county in the country has to recount.

I'm laughing just thinking about it.

The Electoral College is here to stay, and hurray for that.

You don't think the small states get marginalized already. This thing becomes about the populous states who are roughly divided equally between Dem & Rep or Dem, Rep, & independents. Those are Florida, Missouri, Ohio, & Pennsylvania. There are probably some others, but everyone knows about the ones I named.

I'd prefer to see there be some way to equalize the difference between big states and little states that has a similar effect to the current electoral college where they count total # of representatives to Congress, but if there isn't a workable solution, then the increase in voter participation which will also impact issues down ballot is more than worth it.

The electoral college was originally created when communications from outlying states would literally take weeks to get back to the capitol. Representatives in the capitol would vote to get the new president seated more quickly. These days, the college isn't necessary. The problem is that the electoral college also gives states who don't have as large a population as others more weight in the election process. Those states won't give this power up easily. it will take a change to the Constitution to disband the electoral college. That will require each state to vote to do it. There are enough states around that WANT the college that this change won't take place easily.

Don't hold your breath to see the college disappear....

Obama 08

Within our republic, we have democracy; that is our voices can be heard. Changing the primaries are fine. That can be done without legislation. The DNC and RNC can change their rules as to when and how they are held. FYI, primaries are not in the Constitution. That is something that has developed over the years as a way for parties to select their candidate. Changing those can and should be done as needed. However, the only people that are complaining that the primaries need to change are the ones that broke the rules.

change the system only if it means for the next election DONT CHANGE IT FOR THIS ELECTION .THOSE TWO STATES KNEW WHAT THE LAW READS AND TO CHANGE IT SO THE DELEGATES CAN VOTE IN THIS ELECTION NOW WOULD BE CANCEROUS.

Wow, someone with some common sense!