https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/10/13/269-269-2/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 05:08:30 -0400<![CDATA[Under the U.S. Constitution, in the event of an Electoral College tie, the presidential race is turned over to the House of Representatives (assuming no unexpected defections when the electors formally vote in December). And here’s the twist: Each state would get just one vote, based on what the majority of its own delegation decides. A candidate would thus need 26 votes to win. &#8230;]]>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:50:20 -0400<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/10/13/269-269-2-n96571