Some great news to report:

Illinois Governor Blagojevich Signs National Popular Vote Bill

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, April 7, 2008 — Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed the National Popular Vote bill. The bill has been signed into law in Maryland (10 electoral votes), New Jersey (15 electoral votes), and Illinois (21 electoral votes). This total of 46 electoral votes is more than one-sixth of the 270 electoral votes needed to bring the legislation into effect.

We are closer to the day when all votes for President will count the same. If you are not familiar  with the National Popular Vote Bill please check out their website and see what's going on in your state. If you know anyone in the media please let them know about this so we can get more press on this issue.

The idea is very clever and gets around the need for a constitutional amendment to get rid of the electoral college. It uses the legal framework of the interstate compact avoiding the need for unilateral disarmament such as the pervious proportional allocation of delegates in California as well as the 2/3's majority to amend the constitution. More details on the National Popular Vote Bill below.