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3 stories on Electoral College. For each one: what the left says, what the right says, and what both agree on. RSS feed

• Democrats Near Power to Bypass Electoral College by 2028

  Nov 11, 2026

  Left: A national popular vote ensures every American's vote counts equally, regardless of which state they live in, eliminating the distortion where a handful of swing states decide the presidency.

  Right: The compact risks diminishing smaller and mid-sized states' influence over presidential elections, effectively letting densely populated urban centers decide outcomes for the entire country.

• Nebraska Democrats Fight Over Candidate Who Could Kill 'Blue Dot'

  May 13, 2026

  Left: John Cavanaugh's candidacy threatens Nebraska's split electoral vote system because his departure from the state legislature would allow the Republican governor to appoint a conservative replacement who could help eliminate the 'blue dot'

  Right: The Democratic primary infighting demonstrates party dysfunction and creates an opportunity for Republicans to maintain control of this competitive district

• Harris Eyes 2028 While Backing Court Expansion, Electoral College Overhaul

  Oct 15, 2026

  Left: Harris frames structural reforms like Supreme Court expansion and ending the Electoral College as ways to make government more responsive to the popular will, not as power grabs.

  Right: Proposals to expand the Supreme Court and abolish the Electoral College are viewed as attempts to rewrite constitutional rules because Democrats have struggled to win under the current system.