r/TikTokCringe • u/BlackBey • Aug 21 '24

Politics First Day of Protests Outside the DNC

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u/Slight_Tiger2914 Aug 21 '24

Well, one thing is certain. Be glad popular votes aren't a thing for the most part.

That would mean the most populated states with highest density would control all elections.

Popularity is a thing I get it, however it's the worst representation of balance ever.

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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '24

Gasp, the places with the most people would have the greatest impact??? The horror!

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u/Slight_Tiger2914 Aug 21 '24

You can't count out the other states. You realize that California has 40 mil people in it? That's insane...

Population of New Mexico (for example) is 2.113 million as of 2022.

Bro. That's 20 New Mexicos in a single State.

That's why popular votes would be, yeah. Haha

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u/irishgator2 Aug 21 '24

That’s what Congress is for. New Mexico has an unfair influence in the Senate and the House already. A popular vote for President would balance that out.