Supporters of the Electoral College say it gives more power to states that might otherwise be ignored in a presidential election. Detractors say the "all or nothing" approach in each state doesn’t accurately reflect the nation’s collective will. On the heels of the photo-finish 2000 election, we look at attempts to reform the Electoral College, including a new voter initiative in Colorado that could turn the established system on its head.

Guests

  • Rob Richie Executive Director, Center for Voting and Democracy
  • John Fortier Research Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
  • Katy Atkinson Director, Coloradoans Against a Really Stupid Idea
  • Julie Brown Campaign Director, Make Your Vote Count

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