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Often I am disappointed at how little some members of the Maine Legislature seem to understand. Now I hope with some help they could come to better understand this issue.
The election of a president of the United States never has been nor should it be a nationwide popular election. The founding fathers, who were very good, recognized a limited group of state’s rights. Among those are the election of a president and the Electoral College.
Just because some people do not like the outcome of some election is not a good reason to throw away the system that has worked.
If the election of a president is reduced to effectively the popular vote in half a dozen larger population states, Maine then only becomes less important and impactful nationally. Will we be well served if we shrink further and become less important nationally?
I think we need to keep the Electoral College and let all the states have a visible part in the elections. I believe those who do not understand how this works and seek just the simplest form do not represent Maine and its needs well.
Rick Bronson
Bangor