was just raised again in a comment by the author of this diary. So let's put it to bed, once and for all.
In 1960, there were 537 electoral votes - HI and AK had been admitted, each given one House seat expanding House to 437 - can't take a House seat away until reapportionment is applied after a census (except for a provision of 1th Amendment never applied).
Electoral vote in 1960
JFK 303
Nixon 219
Byrd 15
Harry Byrd of VA got 8 EVs in MS, 6 (of 11) in AL, and 1 (faithless elector in OK).
IL had 27 EVs. So let's do the math, were the state switched to Nixon
JFK 303 - 27 = 276
Nixon 219 + 27 = 246
JFK still wins, by 7 more than the 269 then necessary.
And that assumes there was not as much corruption downstate FOR Nixon as is alleged in Chicago for JFK.
Le's put this one to bed, PLEASE?
Peace.