Maryland Plans to Scrap Unfair Electoral College

That's great, if they can pass it. But...

The Electoral College protects the two-party system, said Theodore J. Lowi, a Cornell University political scientist and professor.

In 1992, independent Ross Perot won 19 percent of the popular vote but no electoral votes. Under a system determined by the popular vote, many new parties and personalties could emerge. Lowi doesn't think that's a bad thing, but political parties might.

If a large number of such parties on the political left grew in power and fielded credible candidates, for instance, the Democratic nominee would have a difficult time winning the popular vote against a candidate backed by a united conservative front.

This is why Congress needs to get rid of the Electoral Congress. So we can have real choices on the ballot. But don't expect them to do it, they don't want any real competition.