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Is it time for the US to graduate from the Electoral College to a national popular vote plan? David Sirota makes a strong case in an article for Salon.com.

The August 15 issue of Newsweek attracted a lot of attention with its provocative cover photo of Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann, proclaiming her “the Queen of Rage.”  But with all due respect to Newsweek’s editors, and to Rep. Bachmann for that matter, an item buried inside the struggling weekly is worth a longer look. [...]

It’s recall day in Wisconsin, the first of two days when voters in the state can give a progress report to the fallout of Gov. Scott Walker’s assault of public employees earlier this year. Voters are mad and advocacy groups are spending like crazy on both sides: Outside groups — led by national unions on [...]

“…most of the states, most of the people are ignored,” said Edgar at the event. “We need a president that represents the entire nation, not just the battleground states.”

How many times have you called up a business only to get shuffled into a voicemail labyrinth? You have only a few choices, but none fit the reason you called. And after holding on the phone for minute after minute waiting for a “customer representative” you get the dreaded hang up. Are you craving that [...]