Key Takeaways:
– Colorado adopted a new law giving all of its Electoral College votes to the national popular vote winner.
– This law had been widely supported by local Democrats.
– Ironically, President Donald Trump won the national popular vote, not the expected Democratic candidate.
– The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact’s aim is to concentrate decision-making power in few populous states.
– The compact comes into effect when enough states participate to control every election.
Colorado Awards All Electoral Votes to National Popular Vote Winner
In a surprising twist of events, the state of Colorado, under the control of far-left Democrats, has adopted a new law. It assigns all of its electoral votes to the candidate who emerges victorious in the national popular vote. However, the outcome may not have been what the instigators of this plan expected.
Instead of allocating the state’s electoral votes to the anticipated Democratic contender, it seems these would now go to President Donald Trump. This unexpected situation arose because Trump managed to secure the national popular vote in this year’s election.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Exploring further, a notable detail is that Colorado is a part of more than a dozen jurisdictions that joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This means the state’s electoral votes will always be awarded to the winner of the national popular vote, irrespective of who wins locally.
Interestingly, for years, the national popular vote winner has repeatedly been a Democrat. However, this year turned out differently when Trump garnered around 72 million votes compared to Kamala Harris’ 67 million.
The Popular Vote Power Play
This unusual setup has a specific aim. The overall idea of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is to amass the influential power of electing the president in a few highly populated states’ hands.
This step could theoretically render voting redundant in less populated states like Wyoming, Hawaii, Alaska and more, focusing the decision-making power in a select few densely populated states’ hands. This redistribution would impact every election henceforth.
Constitutional Implications and Counteractions
Admittedly, doing away with the Electoral College, as Democrats fear it leans towards Republicans, would require a constitutional amendment. The compact addresses this challenge, suggesting the states simply agree on how to cast their electoral votes — an approach yet to face any legal tests.
Colorado Democrats decided to join this operation, creating an interesting political scenario. If the popular vote fad gained momentum as Colorado Democrats intended, they would ironically find themselves giving their votes to Donald Trump, who won both the Electoral College and the national popular vote this year.
The Compact’s Scope and Impact
The compact’s reach extends beyond Colorado. As Trump won the popular vote, participating states would also have to allocate their votes to him. Depending on the number of member states at the time, this could have potentially increased Trump’s Electoral College vote tally to an impressive 350 or even 400.
However, it’s important to note that the compact’s provisions won’t be activated until enough states join to influence every election’s outcome decisively.
An Unexpected Twist in Electoral Politics
The recent revelations in Colorado election politics have stirred up a great deal of discussion. The state law, passed in 2019, signed by Governor Polis, pledged every Colorado vote to Trump, as he won the popular vote. This political maneuver is certainly a notable development in the ongoing tussle over electoral strategies and may set a precedent for other states contemplating similar strategies in the future.