When the LAT says the plan would “go with the popular vote” its not the vote in California they’re speaking of. Thus my sarcasm–it’s apparently “Democratic” to go against the votes of your own state’s citizens.

Both sides, of course, favor the plan that favors their party most in current conditions. But only of the plans passes legal muster.

Which would require a Constitutional amendment, Lynx. One that will never pass. The only national election we really have is for president, and it’s not the people who vote for president, it’s the states. The system is tilted in favor of the smaller states for good reason, and the design is completely intentional.

The current California plan would be constitutional. Short-sighted of them, IMHO, but constitutional.

I’m perfectly fine with each state deciding how they elect their own local and state representatives; everything from mayors to governers to reps to senators. On the other hand, I think the country is overdue on a nationwide regulation on national elections. Not only the electoral votes but also voting methods, regulation and counting should be the same to ensure a balanced, representative result. Winner takes all or proportional votes or whatever, but everyone.