Re: [MV] [Politics] Election just a formality ??

From: J. Forster (jfor@quik.com)
Date: Fri Jul 09 2004 - 11:27:46 PDT


Royce C Hayes wrote:

> In Texas, the candidate that wins the popular vote receives his
> designated slate of electors. In other words, Pres. Bush wins all his
> electors that were elected at the Texas Republican Convention.
>
> <SNIP>

> The Dems do have their own set of electors, but, unless Kerry wins the
> popular vote in Texas they do not get to vote. Personally, I feel that
> there is little to no chance that Kerry can win Texas.
> <SNIP>

Exactly, BUT they are no Bush or Kerry electors UNTIL someone actually WINS THE
ELECTION in the state. I am opposed in pricipal to the foregone conclusion that
one person is the winner, BEFORE the election is held.

-John



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