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The LeftMarch 25, 2016
This Is What Political Revolution Really Looks Like
Without these structural reforms to American democracy, even a progressive presidency couldn’t accomplish much.
Wendy R. Weiser, Rob Richie and Sanford Levinson
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ElectionsNovember 7, 2014
Republicans Got Only 52 Percent of the Vote in House Races
How did they end up with 57 percent of the seats?
Rob Richie
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Campaigns and ElectionsOctober 26, 2011
The GOP Plan That Could Cost Obama the Election
A Republican proposal in Pennsylvania would change the way electoral votes are counted—and the results could spell Obama’s defeat in 2012.
Rob Richie
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ElectionsSeptember 13, 2007
Failing Electoral College
As California Republicans seek to game the dysfunctional Electoral College, a campaign is rising to establish a national popular vote.
Rob Richie
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Election 2000June 24, 2004
De-Spoiling the Election
In 2000, Al Gore beat George W. Bush in the state of New Mexico by a mere 366 votes–a slimmer margin than in Florida. Ralph Nader polled 21,251 votes.
Rob Richie and Steven Hill
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Election 2000September 28, 2000