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{{opinion|Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote|Agreement should be passed|against}}
{{opinion|National Popular Vote Interstate Compact|Compact should be passed|against}}

Latest revision as of 02:35, October 8, 2006

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Author(s) Pittsburgh Tribune-Review editorial board
Source Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Date August 19, 2006
URL http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_466532.html
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Quotes-start.png "So the states should choose on what basis its electors cast their ballots based on that state's sovereign preferences. In 48 states it's winner take all. But for Pennsylvania, or any state, to relinquish its sovereignty to the popular vote compiled from other states is a perversion of federalism. And another blow to states' rights. " Quotes-end.png


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This item argues against the position Compact should be passed on the topic National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.