PFD-Nov2011


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Nov 2011 PFD Topic: Presidential Elections
//Resolved: Direct popular vote should replace electoral vote in presidential elections.//

Debatepedia Debate Issues and Controversies Summary

Pro-- Every vote counts 1. Voters in landslide states don't count. (discourages turnout) 2. Third party candidates don't stand a chance. (discourages voter choices) 3. Delegitimizes elections

Con-- Vigorous campaigns 1. Individual state influence is preserved. (expands campaigning) 2. Encourages country-wide campaining. 3. Creates a mandate for governing.