Understanding the Electoral College's role in modern elections
The piece explains how voters pick electors who then cast presidential votes and notes Maine and Nebraska split votes by district. It cites Kansas with six electoral votes and cites Gore versus Bush results, plus faithless elector concerns and a note on Colorado's upcoming wrinkle.
Kansas electors weigh Bush pledge and Kerry support
Kansas electors say they will vote with their party if Bush wins the state popular vote, with Republicans open to backing Bush and Democrats ready to cast for Kerry. The article notes that Kansas ballots list presidential candidates under For President and Vice President, with electors chosen by party committees and some debate over the Electoral College system.
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Omen says Kerry will win as Redskins lose
Manchester New Hampshire report notes Washington's loss to Green Bay 28 14 as a timeless predictor of the incumbent party's fate. Kerry backers cite the 1933 to present trend while Bush aides dismiss with a weekly reader mock vote.
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