Colorado

Was reading today about Colorado. They have a proposal on the books to modify the way the electoral college votes are divided. They want it changed to be a proportional representation, based on the percentage of voters for each party.

Way to go Colorado, 'bout time. The electoral college is a stupid system. In reading the article, it would appear that Maine and Nebraska already have a modified proportional system.

So, what do the opponents of this system say. Well, they state that none of the candidates will ever visit the state as it will never be in play.

Well, interesting comment. So, the most important thing about the US election is that the candidate will spend a couple of days campainging there. What about the rest of the 4 years?
In Canada, we have a proportional system, based on our local candidates. Now, we generally vote for our local candidates, but in the back there is always a consideration about the party, and the leader of that party. This may result in chosing a less than ideal local candidate, for a better leader. Maybe not perfect, but at least my vote matters.

I think that the US system needs change, and what Colorado is doing is the first step in that. Good for them.