http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/15/blogs_pass_the.php All comments for Blogs Pass the Hat for Pera en-us 2009 Marcus Gilmer Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:30:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss marcusisabadass@gmail.com marcusisabadass@gmail.com 60 http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/15/blogs_pass_the.php#comment-1271571 http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/15/blogs_pass_the.php#comment-1271571 Comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:29:11 -0600 <p>Illinois has been "safe" for Democrats at the national level for less than 20 years, hardly indicative of a historical trend. It's just as likely that the election results have been a reflection of the quality of the Republican nominees for President. And "only" 21 electoral votes? That's 8% of the 270 required to secure victory. Considering the close results of recent races, candidates in both parties ignore the state at their own peril. While eliminating the Electoral College may make sense, the excerpt makes it sound as if protecting the parties from their own poor strategies is a key motivation.</p>