I put this here instead of local events because I think it could have an impact on the rest of the states. Colorado is currently considering an amendment that would split it's electoral votes. That is, the electoral votes would go along the lines of the popular vote (assuming you get at least 10% of the popular vote). It's an interesting concept, and something I am not totally opposed to. However, I am rather suspicious of the time. This amendment is coming up soon, and people are trying to get it passed soon so it will go into effect before the November elections. I find this all of a sudden rush to be the suspicious thing. Colorado has been, historically, a Republican state (lots of cowboys). Bush is probably going to win Colorado, but not with 100% of the popular vote. It seems a way to take away some of the electoral votes from Bush.

I can think of other reasons why passing this amendment is rather stupid. But in principle, it's not a bad idea. Though I do think that for something like this to be effective, than all the states have to do it. And the smaller states may not want to split up their electoral votes.

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