Save Maine's voice and the electoral college!

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#2

I'm signing because our electoral college that was intended by our founding fathers allows for everyone in every state to have their vote count.

(Oakland, 2019-03-05)

#6

Maine is unique. Maine is special. Don't give our voice away to big cities who have no idea what's best for Mainers.

(China, 2019-03-05)

#9

The electoral college allows less populated states like Maine to have a voice in the election of presidents. Eliminating its use in favor of the popular vote will disenfranchise every vote cast by citizens of the state of Maine.

(Freeport, 2019-03-05)

#13

Why on earth would anyone want to give Maine's electoral votes to California, New York, Texas, and Florida? Frankly, the time and effort of voting would be rendered meaningless.

(Millinocket, 2019-03-05)

#16

This goes against the constitution. Our founding fathers did this for a reason. It gave the less populated states a voice, a democracy. If this bill stays, we have lost our voice.

(New Canada, 2019-03-05)

#17

We can lose our voting rights

(New Canada, 2019-03-05)

#18

If it's not broke why fix it? It is very disconcerting to me the intent I see on changing our electoral system dramatically.

(Augusta, 2019-03-05)

#20

I believe we need to save the Constitution and Maine's voice in the election process.

(Houlton, 2019-03-05)

#21

The framers of the Union knew better than the present day Maine Congress.
I'd have to agree with them.

(Belgrade , 2019-03-05)

#24

This is something I feel strongly about and should never be changed! Maine has a voice! Keep it that way! We don’t need New York & California deciding the presidency!

(Waldoboro , 2019-03-05)

#25

I don’t want my vote given to NY and CA.

(Eliot, 2019-03-05)

#27

I signed because I can't believe that any reasonable person would think this would be a good idea!

(Augusta, 2019-03-05)

#29

I'm sick and tired of seeing the foundation of this republic attacked. They fooled alot of us once, with RcV, it will not happen again. I know the Dems will try and destroy this state, and the ones that voted them in deserve it, but the rest of us will suffer as well, and watch the surplus lepage left pissed away.

(Swanville, 2019-03-05)

#33

Because it's thevright thing todo .

(Shelbyville, 2019-03-05)

#36

Our vote has already been reduced by rank choice let's not let our electoral college votes be taken from us. One person one vote.

(Lisbon Falls, 2019-03-05)

#37

It is essential our Electoral College be retained and protected as the cornerstone of our representative republic. Popular votes can be bought by special interests and foreign entities.

(Jefferson, 2019-03-05)

#39

I want to keep our right to contribute.

(Bangor, 2019-03-05)

#40

I want to save my state from socialism!!

(Dresden , 2019-03-05)

#44

Our republic is under attack from within. We will lose our country without a shot being fired.

(Cornish, 2019-03-05)

#45

This is a power grab by liberals to attempt to silence conservatives

(Orland , 2019-03-05)

#49

I am signing because it is time to stop changing everything that is good and right in our state. Please leave our votes alone!!!

(Ludlow, 2019-03-05)

#55

We need a voice. Don’t let highly populated states have all the say in America.

(Bridgton , 2019-03-05)

#58

The electoral vote is the only fair vote here in Maine!

(Oakfield, 2019-03-05)

#61

The electoral vote is the only fair way for us to have any recognition in the voting process. Too many of our rights and Constitutional freedoms are at risk by this, giving our existence to just a few large, highly populated areas.

(Bancroft, 2019-03-05)

#62

Because I don't believe my vote should count less then someone's vote who lives in a high population area.

(Tenants Harbor Maine , 2019-03-05)

#63

The EC is essential in maintaining the integrity of our republic. This NPV scheme is a theft of Maine's votes.

(Dresden , 2019-03-05)

#67

I believe the electoral college gives us more voice than what is being proposed by the Democrats in Augusta. It is as relevant today with our many rural areas as it was at the time of it's inception.

(Farmington, 2019-03-05)

#70

The electoral college was put in place to protect the votes of places like Maine!

(Auburn, Maine, 2019-03-05)

#71

Save the electoral college

(Lewiston, 2019-03-05)

#74

I'm signing because MY vote matters.

(Palermo, 2019-03-05)

#75

I don't want large population states deciding who gets to be President. Keep the Electoral system, which is fair to all.

(Garland, 2019-03-05)

#76

I am signing because every American should have a vote

(Longview, 2019-03-05)

#77

Every voice should be heard. The electoral college ,allows even the small states a voice. It can't be rigged. Popular votes can be rigged. We can't allow our four father's to be put down. They knew what they was doing. Keep electoral college voting.

(Denison, 2019-03-05)

#80

This is an egregious abuse of power, the electoral college was created for a reason.

(Benton, 2019-03-05)

#82

I do not want to give up my vote to big cities and there craziness.

(Saco, 2019-03-05)

#85

Popular vote (majority rule) is nothing more than 51% of the people removing the rights of the other 49%. The electoral college was set in place to protect those who may not have adequate representation.

(Topsham , 2019-03-05)

#87

It's the right and fair thing to do. Every state needs to be heard.

(Parsons , 2019-03-05)

#89

I believe in the electoral college and not mob rule!

(Hallowell , 2019-03-05)

#91

I live in rural Maine and want the Presidential vote to stay with the Electoral College, so my vote will be counted!

(Oakland, 2019-03-05)

#95

I can not and will not support such an unconstitutional socialist democrat power grab.

(Hudson, 2019-03-05)

#96

This is a ridiculous proposal. Give someone else my vote. No thank you

(Sidney , 2019-03-05)

#98

This is wrong. Rewriting history because someone didnt like the outcome? Absurd. What happens when they are not happy with the popular vote? The states with the most population will decide for the entire country? We are headed down a very dark road.

(Verona, 2019-03-05)

#100

Because of the Out of control spending by the Democrats !

(RUMFORD, 2019-03-05)

#101

I don't want to loose my voice and the current electoral system guarantees my vote counts and it not undermined by the people who live in large metropolitan areas.

(Monmouth, 2019-03-05)

#102

Maine needs a voice
If this pass's we will lose that voice

(Boothbay, 2019-03-05)

#103

Because I believe in the Constitution

(Hampden , 2019-03-06)

#104

This would be a violation of the constitution

(Augusta, 2019-03-06)

#106

I sign because our forefathers had the foresight to understand the pure democracy way of life and a popular vote would put an end to what they started. The better way to handle the entire electoral college is the way Maine and Nebraska do it, by splitting votes. This all or nothing garbage is just that, garbage.

(Chesterville, 2019-03-06)

#111

Preserve Maines voice

(Winterport, 2019-03-06)

#122

We all deserve our voices to be heard.

(Palmyra, 2019-03-06)

#125

This is absurd trying to make Maine obsolete.

(Dexter, Maine 04930, 2019-03-06)

#126

I believe in our Constitution and our founding fathers protection for all states and citizen to have a voice

(Orneville Twp, 2019-03-06)

#127

It’s Unconstitutional!!!

(Saco, 2019-03-06)

#128

We need to keep the electoral college.

(S. China, 2019-03-06)

#130

Electoral collage works for all states not just California and New York, leave it alone!

(Oxford, 2019-03-07)

#135

I refuse to lose my voice!

(Gorham, 2019-03-07)

#136

We need to keep the electoral college votes

(Mattawamkeag , 2019-03-07)

#137

I need a voice. And the Poplar vote will allow 4 stupid Lib states to decide my faith.

(Lisbon Falls, 2019-03-07)

#138

The electoral college was created to ensure fair and balanced voting.

(Houlton , 2019-03-07)

#143

I am signing because writing laws or amendments to avoid our constitution is against everything I believe in. You work FOR the people. ALL of the people.

(Belfast , 2019-03-07)

#144

We need to hold our own voice. We can’t let New York and California decide where our votes go.

(Southwest Harbor, 2019-03-07)

#145

I don't want to see my district have a day in the election of my president. Otherwise, why vote?

(Pittsfield, 2019-03-07)

#147

I don't want california and new york electing my president.

(Peru, 2019-03-07)

#148

I believe in the electoral college which has been this countries voting procedure for over 200 years. I do not want another State to decide my vote or my States vote.

(Brunswick, 2019-03-07)

#149

All states should get a voice, not just the states with larger population.

(Surry, 2019-03-07)

#152

I don’t want to loose my vote! Maine’s voice matters especially if it’s different than the popular vote

(Palermo, 2019-03-07)

#153

I want our voting rights protected.. Enough with the immature people..

(Nobleboro , 2019-03-07)

#154

Because the cities should decide how the rest of the country lives. The electoral college saves us from the mob mentality.

(Brunswick , 2019-03-07)

#155

We need the electoral college and be rid of rank choice voting.

(Pittston , 2019-03-07)

#156

I want. To save the electoral college!

(So Thomaston , 2019-03-07)

#162

I am signing this petition as my objection to mob rule. Who here desires NYC and LA to not only run the country but choose our future presidents?

(Jefferson , 2019-03-07)

#163

I want my vote to count

(Clinton, 2019-03-07)

#164

Democrats should not dictate how we vote...they should leave things as they are...

(Fort Kent, 2019-03-07)

#165

Why would we want to not have a vote ?
Keep Maine on the map !!!!

(Boothbay Harbor, 2019-03-07)

#167

Northern Maine should have our vote count

(Fort Kent , 2019-03-07)

#168

Taking away electoral college is wrong and against the constitution

(Milford , 2019-03-07)

#169

I believe in the electoral to be a fair part of our voting rights. To take the electoral vote away will lead to an unfair advantage for heavily populated areas.

(Belfast, 2019-03-07)

#173

The electoral vote is extremely important for more rural states like ours. We can't afford to lose this and have big cities decide what's best for our state and country.

(Durham, Maine, 2019-03-07)

#176

Trying to save rural America .

(Fort Kent , 2019-03-07)

#177

I want to have a voice in our elections. I want polititio s to pay attention to the needs of Maine not just large cities.

(Canaan, 2019-03-07)

#182

This is Civics 101. The states like Maine with small population would not be represented if this proposal was adopted. This would amount to Taxation without Representation.

(Monmouth, 2019-03-07)

#185

I’m signing because our Constitution matters.

(Lebanon, 2019-03-07)

#187

The right to have my vote count is important because it's hard enough to be heard in a majority of legislators that are more liberal and "progressive" than me. I want to think my voice has a chance of being heard, not buried by other states' voters that add to
That loss of my voting voice.

(Brunswick, 2019-03-07)

#189

I am signing because i want my vote to count in Ellsworth, Me. The electoral college makes that possible.

(Ellsworth, 2019-03-07)

#190

We need to save the electoral college or the Peoples voice will not be heard.

(Hollis Center, 2019-03-07)

#191

I believe the founders had divine inspiration to design a democratic Republic with checks & balances to protect the people from the government !

(Saco, 2019-03-07)

#192

I'm 100% against the popular vote. This is NOT what the founding fathers wanted nor would any intelligent, informed citizen

(Berwick Maine, 2019-03-07)

#196

I want my vote to be heard.

(buxton, 2019-03-07)

#198

I want Maine to keep it's voice

(Gorham, 2019-03-07)