Paul Waldman wonders why everyone assumes the National Popular Vote (NPV) campaign, which aims to get rid of the electoral college without a Constitutional amendment, would hurt Republicans:
Just before the 2000 election, journalists began to speculate that one candidate could win the popular vote, but lose when the electoral college was tallied. That candidate’s campaign began preparing to argue the case for its legitimacy, and days of hand-wringing ensued. You’ve guessed the punchline: Everyone thought it was George W. Bush who would win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote.
The Dish 