[quote=pizzaboy]
This choice not only virtually locks up Delaware's electoral vote (which it shares with Wyoming)
I don't understand how Delaware and Wyoming share an electoral vote. How does that work and why? Are they the only two states that share such a 'connection.'
You ARE kidding right?
Uh, no. Is this some fundamental of american government 101 that I'm not privy to? [/quote]
Delaware shares its vote with Wyoming because Rhode Island, which used to share the electoral vote with Delaware, became emancipated electorally by a state constitutional convention in the 1960s.
The only other states that share their electoral votes are South Dakota and Montana. This arrangement will last until 2016, at which time both states are free to enter into an electoral arrangement with another state. Idaho used to share with Wyoming until Wyoming linked up with Delaware.
Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and New Mexico are barred from sharing electoral votes with other states because of laws enacted by their state legislatures.
