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Paul Ryan: Don’t mess with state’s electoral set-up

Republican Govs. Scott Walker and Rick Snyder of Michigan have both been quoted as expressing concerns over changing Electoral College votes. The Virginia Legislature killed a similar proposal in committee this week. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said he doesn’t dismiss the idea but it’s not high on his agenda.

Ryan, R-Janesville, said he would prefer that Wisconsin stay a winner-take-all state.

“I’ve always kind of liked the idea of being targeted as a state,” Ryan told the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board on Tuesday. “I’d hate to be a flyover state. I’d like to be in the hunt for being a targeted state. I think it’s good for us.”

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“I’ve always kind of liked the idea of being targeted as a state,” Ryan told the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board on Tuesday. “I’d hate to be a flyover state. I’d like to be in the hunt for being a targeted state. I think it’s good for us.”

Then change the EC to give one vote per state. This makes North Dakota as valuable as California.

If its the state you’re concerned about, make it equal amongst the several states.

BobMbx on February 4, 2013 at 1:54 PM

“I’ve always kind of liked the idea of being targeted as a state,” Ryan told the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board on Tuesday. “I’d hate to be a flyover state. I’d like to be in the hunt for being a targeted state. I think it’s good for us.”

It’s WI…trust me, you’re still a ‘flyover’ state. ;)

changer1701 on February 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

So Ryan likes the idea of preferential treatment when it comes to being bought off by nominees seeking to win the presidential election.

Maybe Ryan has been in Congress too long.

Dusty on February 4, 2013 at 2:03 PM

It’s WI…trust me, you’re still a ‘flyover’ state. ;)

changer1701 on February 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

As long as you’re a reliably red or blue state, you are definitely “flyover.” Only swing states get visited. This law would make virtually every state a swing state. I think these guys are afraid of having to compete everywhere.

Odysseus on February 4, 2013 at 2:27 PM

And Democrats are going to split up CA and IL? I actually like the idea and think it should be done on a national level.

Illinidiva on February 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM

“I’ve always kind of liked the idea of being targeted as a state,”

I kinda like the idea of winning you debutante.

I also like the idea of voter fraud not impacting entire states (just districts).

Its like they are scared of winning.

ChrisL on February 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM