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Vermont: National Popular Vote

Wed, 04/09/2008 - 09:10

NPV bill makes its way through House

By Zach Silber

The Vermont Press Bureau examines the NPV bill that appears to be “gaining steam” with House lawmakers:

“I don't think this is a partisan issue," said Rep. Kurt Wright, R-Burlington, one of the sponsors of the bill. "It could have just as easily been the other way around. In fact, this year it could just as easily be the other way around."

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Wed, 03/26/2008 - 10:59

Democrats see veto in NPV bill's future

By Zach Silber

Jill Krowinski, executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party doesn't see the legislature-approved National Popular Vote bill going very far.

"I'm going to be realistic," Krowinski said, "The governor is going to veto it."
While Gov. Jim Douglas has not "come straight out about [a veto], it's been pretty clear," Krowinski said.

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Tue, 03/25/2008 - 13:24

The National Popular Vote passed by the State Senate only hurts Vermont

By Wally Edge

The Vermont Legislature needs to realize that they are reducing the power small states hold in the Electoral College system. If the country moves to a solely popular vote, candidates will ignore small states and focus on the larger states. Vermont is the size of one Congressional district and as resources are allocated in the general election, small states will simply be ignored. New Hampshire, with four electoral votes, was a deciding factor in Bush’s 2000 victory. Both candidates fought hard for those votes.

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Mon, 03/24/2008 - 13:35

Senate approves 'National Popular Vote' plan

By Zach Silber

The Vermont Senate approved a bill Friday that will put the state’s electoral support behind whichever candidate wins the popular vote in all 50 states.

The "National Popular Vote" plan will go into effect once states representing a majority of the Electoral College adopt it, which is unlikely until the 2012 elections.

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