The Nebraska Republican Party is making a late push to help President Trump by potentially taking an electoral vote away from Kamala Harris. This move comes as the party aims to prevent the Democratic vice presidential nominee from receiving one of Nebraska’s five electoral votes.
Nebraska is one of two states that can split its electoral votes, and the GOP hopes to secure all five votes for Trump. In order to accomplish this, they are considering changing the way the state’s electoral votes are allocated, which could take away a vote that would have gone to Harris.
The Nebraska GOP’s plan involves splitting the state into Congressional districts, with each district awarding one electoral vote to the candidate who wins it. Currently, Nebraska awards electoral votes proportionally based on the statewide popular vote, but this new plan would potentially give Trump an advantage in securing all five votes.
Critics argue that this move is intended to benefit Trump and unfairly impact Harris’ chances of receiving an electoral vote from Nebraska. They also raise concerns about the potential for gerrymandering and the disregard for the will of the voters in the state.
The Nebraska GOP’s efforts to make this change in the allocation of electoral votes come in the final stretch of the election season, adding another layer of controversy and uncertainty to an already unprecedented presidential race. It remains to be seen how this potential shift in electoral votes will impact the final outcome of the election.
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