Kevinstat
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« on: May 05, 2004, 09:29:30 PM » |
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I've been reading Maine law and I think Kerry and Nader could feasably have the same electors, which would be elected if Kerry and Nader combined got more votes than any other candidate even if neither candidate did individually, but it might not matter since Maine law instructs the electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates who got the most votes in either the state (for the at-large electors) or the congressional district (for the congressional district electors). I know that law may be unenforceable, but if an elector or some electors did not vote for Bush if Bush recieved the most votes in the state would allow Republicans to make more of a stink than just accusing the Democrats and Nader of violating the intent of Maine law, which is FPTP. Of course when it comes to winning a presidential elections the other side whining is not much of a deterrance, but this Maine law at least presents an obsticle to what I consider an otherwise brilliant plan.
Sincerely,
Kevin Lamoreau
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