Once enacted by enough states, the National Popular Vote will dramatically improve the way we elect our president in three ways: (1) one person will truly equal one vote no matter where that person lives; (2) the presidential candidate who earns the most votes nationwide will win the election with no exceptions; and (3) presidential candidates […]

Mike Foote
Special to The Colorado Sun
Twitter: @SenMikeFoote
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: It’s time to end “Tyranny of the Battleground States”
Mario Nicolais was too late with his call to prevent a “tyranny of the national majority” in our presidential elections (Jan. 13 Colorado Sun column). A “tyranny” already exists under the current system — but it would best be called “the tyranny of the battleground states.” As things now stand, every four years, approximately 12 […]