tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post590802278278215610..comments2024-03-26T05:22:08.256-04:00Comments on Frontloading HQ: Kansas Tries to Get Back on the Horse for 2012Josh Putnamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301836432446874997noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-82944540651588921082008-04-01T16:06:00.000-04:002008-04-01T16:06:00.000-04:00Good points. I do like the regional primary idea. ...Good points. I do like the regional primary idea. I think it would be more fair than the current system. I do like the retail politics and think some retail politics could be incorporated into the regional system. If something is not done, we will have caucuses/ primaries in 2011 next go around. I would prefer no voting before February of 2012. You have impressed me with the diffculty of implementing such a plan.<BR/><BR/>I do NOT like the abolishment of the Electoral College. If I were to modify it, I would award electors by winning the congressional districts and two by popular vote in the state.<BR/><BR/>A Senator making proposals just to score political points? I am shocked and disillusioned!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379192575044761972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-86063167969158716672008-04-01T12:04:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:04:00.000-04:00I wish him the best of luck. He's facing an uphil...I wish him the best of luck. He's facing an uphill battle...even in a year that makes reform seem more likely.<BR/><BR/><I>On the nominating reforms</I>: I've never been a fan of the regional primary approach. It fixes one "problem" and creates several others. William Mayer already pointed out in congressional hearings on the idea that it gives an advantage to regional candidates and that lacks a certain fairness as well. I tend to agree with that. It also removes retail politics from the equation and still presents an uneven playing field as far as the haves and have nots in the money game are concerned.<BR/><BR/><I>On the Electoral College change</I>: This issue continues to come up and never really gains any momentum. If there wasn't a change after 2000, then it is unlikely that we'll see a change now or in the future. Now the less severe option is to allocate electoral votes based on the <I>national</I> popular vote. It doesn't involve amending the constitution and serves the same purpose as Nelson's electoral college abolishment. And that is an idea that has gained momentum in various state legislatures over the course of the last few years. <BR/><BR/>I don't know. I'm growing cynical about Nelson's actions. All he seems to be doing is making some high profile stands against national Democrats in order to have something to point to when it comes time for yet another re-election bid in a state that is trending more and more Republican.Josh Putnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301836432446874997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-29233365550233374122008-04-01T11:51:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:51:00.000-04:00Nelson's plan<A HREF="http://billnelson.senate.gov/news/details.cfm?id=295184&" REL="nofollow">Nelson's plan</A>Josh Putnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301836432446874997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-13614471202955997092008-04-01T11:48:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:48:00.000-04:00What do you think of Senator Bill Nelson's plan?ht...What do you think of Senator Bill Nelson's plan?<BR/><BR/>http://billnelson.senate.gov/news/<BR/>details.cfm?id=295184&Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379192575044761972noreply@blogger.com