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This section is for articles about the Electoral College, election law, procedure, reform, etc.


What if the Electoral College is tied at 269 in 2004? Part 2 - Analysis
by James R Whitson
11/2/2004
With the 2004 race still so close as we near election day, what would happen if Bush and Kerry were to tie in the electoral college? Part 2 analyizes who might win in a tie.
What if the Electoral College is tied at 269 in 2004? Part 1 - Procedure
by James R Whitson
10/25/2004
With the 2004 race still so close as we near election day, what would happen if Bush and Kerry were to tie in the electoral college? Part 1 discusses the procedure that would choose the president.
Upgrading The College
by Mark West
9/5/2004
Mark West argues that rather than replace the Electoral College with a direct popular vote, changing the winner-take-all system to a congressional district method would give us the best of both worlds.
The Mythical Electoral College Extremist
by James R Whitson
8/4/2004
An anti-Electoral College website tries to paint President Elect's webmaster as "extreme" for using "mythical" reasoning to support the current system. Does he make a compelling argument?
Electoral College Reform - 2002 Update
by James R Whitson
posted 8/19/2002
Six months after the 2000 election, President Elect posted a report on various Electoral College reforms being proposed in legislatures throughout the United States. With nearly two years since the election, it's time to take another look.
The Electoral College: An Unacceptable Way to Elect Our President
by Everett De Pangher
posted 6/25/2001
Everett De Pangher takes an in-depth look at our current electoral system and uncovers the flaws in it.
Federalist #68
by Alexander Hamilton
originally published 3/14/1788; posted here 3/18/2001
As a whole, the Federalist Papers were written to defend the revolutionary Constitution, and to explain its complexities and principles. Specifically, number 68 explains the mode of electing the President.
Electoral Reform in the 2000 Election Aftermath
by James R Whitson
posted 6/17/2001
A look at what Electoral College reforms state legislatures around the country have proposed in the months since the 2000 election.
Which electors are bound?
by James R Whitson
posted 11/30/2000
Finally! The answer to the most frequently asked question I've been asked since Election Day 2000.
Faithless
by James R Whitson
posted 11/30/2000; updated 12/31/2000
Since 1789, 21,358 people have voted in the Electoral College. Meet the ten electors who cast their ballots contrary to expectations.
Dangers of Direct Election - 1 & 2
by James R Whitson
posted 11/10/2000 & 11/14/2000
Pair of articles that use hypothetical examples to show that there are dangers to direct elections.
An Open Letter To All Americans Concerned About The Electoral College
by James R Whitson
posted 11/8/2000
Before you have a knee-jerk reaction to the possible results of the current election, please read this letter.
A quick argument for the Electoral College over direct elections
by James R Whitson
posted 11/3/2000
Until I can get something more in-depth written, here's my response to an email about the Electoral College and direct elections.
What if the Electoral College is tied at 269? Part 2 - Analysis
by James R Whitson
posted 10/12/2000
With the 2000 race still so close as we near election day, what would happen if Bush and Gore were to tie in the electoral college? Part 2 analyizes what the outcome might be.
What if the Electoral College is tied at 269? Part 1 - Procedure
by James R Whitson
posted 10/6/2000
With the 2000 race still so close as we near election day, what would happen if Bush and Gore were to tie in the electoral college? Part 1 discusses the procedure that would choose the president.
The electoral process before the 12th Amendment
by James R Whitson
posted 5/2000
Briefly explains the differences between the election process of today and the process as originally defined in the Constitution.
Can a two-term president be vice president?
by James R Whitson
posted 8/19/2000
Why a CNN article saying Clinton could be Gore's VP is mistaken.



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HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, ANALYSIS

This section is for articles about past and current elections, candidates, and other historical people and events.


President Elect's 2004 Electoral Projection
by James R Whitson
November 1, 2004
The official President Elect projection of the 2004 race.
President Elect's 2004 Computer Analysis
by James R Whitson
November 1, 2004
Using current poll data, past elections, and state voting tendencies, the President Elect computer tries to predict the 2004 Electoral College outcome. This is the final update.
The 10th Inning: How a Presidential Election Tie Could Elect a Wildcard Candidate
by Simon Sheppard
October 24, 2004
Simon Sheppard looks at some of the wildcard scenarios that could develop in the case of a tie in the Electoral College - including a possible McCain Administration!
In the Spotlight: Arkansas and Strange Political Pairings
Bush v. Kerry 2004 Electoral College Analysis
by Philip Fowler
October 24, 2004
Philip Fowler examines Arkansas and some political pairings throughout history
In the Spotlight: Ohio and The Great Plains and Rockies
Bush v. Kerry 2004 Electoral College Analysis
by Philip Fowler
September 26, 2004
Philip Fowler takes a closer look at the swing state of Ohio and the Republican strongholds in the Plains and Rockies.
In the Spotlight: North Carolina and Wisconsin
Bush v. Kerry 2004 Electoral College Analysis
by Philip Fowler
September 5, 2004
Philip Fowler takes a closer look at two states that could figure prominently in the 2004 election. Who will Wisconsin swing to? And will Edwards be of any help in North Carolina?
Democratic Line-up For 2004
by Simon Sheppard
posted 12/30/2002
With Gore officially out, Simon Sheppard analyizes the field of Democratic candidates for the 2004 presidential election including some you know (Lieberman), some you may not know (Clark), and some wildcards (Dean).
Not So Favorite Sons
by James R Whitson
posted 10/1/2002
You may be surprised to discover that, contrary to what you usually hear, a presidential candidate losing their home state is actually a fairly common event.
An Interpretation of the 1972 Presidential Election Landslide
by Craig W. Cooper
posted 9/29/2001
Craig W. Cooper dissects the 1972 election and hypothesizes that fear and anxiety contributed to the Nixon landslide.
Everything Old Is New Again
by James R Whitson
posted 9/29/2001
A look at the most disputed presidential election in history - and we're not talking about Bush vs Gore!
If It Ain't Broke...Don't Fix It!
by Dell Hunt
posted 6/25/2001
Dell Hunt looks at the past to explain how the Electoral College worked as it was supposed to in the recent election.
An analysis of the U.S. Presidential Election of 2000
by Simon Sheppard
posted 3/23/2001
Simon Sheppard delves into the Electoral College numbers from the 2000 election, the 13 elections before it, and the new census numbers, and concludes that the current system may be unfairly biased toward the Republican Party.
The Founding Fathers' View of the 2000 Controversy
by Steve Venable
posted 3/22/2001
Steve Venable explains how the "crisis" during the 2000 election was overblown by exploring some of the motivations of the founding fathers in creating the Electoral College.
The 2000 Electoral College predictions scoreboard
by James R Whitson
posted 3/21/2001
The press had some trouble counting the electoral votes on election night. Did they do any better predicting it before hand? For some of those who tried to predict the outcome of the Electoral College in 2000, it's time to see how you did!
Federalist #68
by Alexander Hamilton
originally published 3/14/1788; posted here 3/18/2001
As a whole, the Federalist Papers were written to defend the revolutionary Constitution, and to explain its complexities and principles. Specifically, number 68 explains the mode of electing the President.
No place to go but down!
by James R Whitson
posted 1/10/2001; updated 1/12/2001
When you've held the world's top political job, everything else in a demotion! However, several presidents have continued in government service after their time at the White House.
New electoral vote totals for 2004-2008
by James R Whitson
posted 12/29/2000
Using the new 2000 Census data recently released, see how the electoral votes will be distributed for the next two elections, and how the tight 2000 vote would have turned out using the new numbers.
Sons of Fortune
by James R Whitson
posted 12/21/2000; updated 12/31/2000
If your dad was President, what's in your political future? Find out how far the sons of former presidents went in politics.
The slippery Vice Presidential stepping stone
by James R Whitson
posted 12/14/2000
History shows that being veep isn't the most successful route to being elected President.
The Electoral College vs the popular vote in 1824, 1876, and 1888
by James R Whitson
posted 12/13/2000
You've seen the elections of 1824, 1876, and 1888 profiled in the news as years the Electoral College failed. It's time to set them straight!




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MISC ARTICLES

This section is for articles about the website and anything else.


Singing to the Oval Office: A Written History of the Political Campaign Song
by Stuart Schimler
posted 2/13/2002
Stuart Schimler looks back at the rich history and tradition of what used to be an important part of a presidential campaign - the campaign song.
PE 2000 Election Projection
by James R Whitson
posted 11/3/2000
The "official" President Elect projection of the 2000 race. Includes state-by-state predictions.
PE 2000 Electoral College computer analysis
by James R Whitson
updated 11/3/2000
Using current poll data, past elections, and state voting tendencies, the President Elect computer tries to predict the electoral college outcome. This is the final update.
More about the Electoral College computer analysis
by James R Whitson
posted 9/25/2000
After several inquiring emails, here's everything you wanted know about the analysis and weren't afraid to ask!




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