The most recent programs for the Electoral College Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=264 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 22:01:07 GMT The electoral ballots were seen being taken to the House Chamber to be counted, followed by the senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310222-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a joint session of Congress certificates were verified and electoral votes for president and vice president were counted from each state. President Obama received 332 votes, and Mitt Romney received 206. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reid Wilson talked about the counting of electoral college votes, which was happening later in the afternoon. He talked about the process and politics behind the electoral college, its relevance, and possible reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310221-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tracey Van Dusen spoke by phone about how she teaches the Electoral College and uses C-SPAN Classroom resources at her school. Ms. Van Dusen teaches regular and advanced placement government and American History at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, MI. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309994-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ohio's Electoral College met in the Ohio Statehouse Senate Chamber to cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president. All 18 members cast their votes for President Obama and Vice President Biden. The proceedings included the Columbus Police Honor Guard, the national anthem, and prayers. They opened with a moment of silence for those killed in a shooting December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, who was also an elector, spoke about the shooting, the election, and the federal budget process. Courtesy of the Ohio Channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309961-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT North Carolina's Electoral College met in the House Chamber at the state capitol to cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president. All 15 members cast their votes for former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) for president and U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) for vice president. Courtesy of the Office of North Carolina Secretary of State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309973-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Electoral College was discussed as it met in the several states. Teaching materials available on the C-SPAN websites were also discussed and electronic communications were read. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81567-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81567-102 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Electoral College was discussed as it met in the several states. Chris Tumbeiro was interviewed by telephone about participating in the Electoral College as an elector for the state of California. He was the youngest elector chosen in 2012. In a pre-recorded interview, Amy Bunk talked about the history of the Electoral College and how the process works.* Teaching materials available on the C-SPAN websites were also discussed and electronic communications were read. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81567-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81567-101 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Electoral College was discussed as it met in the several states. In a pre-recorded interview, Amy Bunk talked about the history of the Electoral College and how the process works. Teaching materials available on the C-SPAN websites were also discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81567-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Thurber talked about the electoral college vote, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The 538 electors in the electoral college meet in their state and vote for president and vice president on separate ballots. These votes are sent to the president of the Senate who reads them before both houses of Congress on January 6, 2013. Topics included the elector selection process, the history of the system, and Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309974-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309974-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Greg Giroux talked about the math of electoral college votes that President and Obama and Mitt Romney needed to win the presidency. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He explained the electoral college process, and described scenarios in which electoral votes could be tied and what would happen in that case. Other topics included the elector system. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Lauter talked about the design of the [Los Angeles Times]' electoral college map and some of its interactive features. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-3 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Ray Raphael chronicled the debate at the Constitutional Convention over who should elect the U.S. president. He also described the arguments made by George Washington, James Madison, and lesser-known delegates on the scope of the president's power. He also responded to questions from the audience. Raphael's most recent book is [Mr. President: How and Why the Founders Created a Chief Executive]. The David Library of the American Revolution in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania hosted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308285-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Viewers commented by phone and electronic communications on possible scenarios if the results of the 2012 presidential election were not decided on election day. Bobbi Jackson previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309016-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309016-101 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Viewers commented by phone and electronic communications on possible scenarios if the results of the 2012 presidential election were not decided on election day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309016-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309016-2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sean Trende spoke by phone about RealClearPolitics's electoral college projections, the only publication that shows Mitt Romney with a lead over President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308996-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308996-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Turley, and former Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY) talked about the relevance of the electoral college. Mr. Turley argued against it in a recent [USA Today] opinion piece while Senator Simpson, who participated by phone, supports it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308936-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308936-5 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Koza and John Samples debated possible changes to the electoral college system. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Tara McGuinness moderated. "Picking a President: Is It Time to Reform the Electoral College?" was an event at the Center for American Progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308872-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Shear spoke by phone about the latest electoral vote projections for President Obama and Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leonard Steinhorn talked about non-citizens' effect on the number of electoral college votes each state is allocated. Even though non-citizens, either legal or illegal, cannot vote, they are counted in the decennial census, which determines each state's congressional seats and electoral college votes. He also answered viewer phone calls and electronic communications. At the end of the program, Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a phone interview, Colleen McCain Nelson talked about the electoral college map. Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308700-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308700-3 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Green Party held its presidential convention in Baltimore where the party nominated physician Jill Stein their candidate. Earlier in the day, delegates debated a proposal to change the Electoral College policy on proportional representation in presidential elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307063-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for [Newsweek], explains the way the president of the United States is elected and reports that, although campaigns have modernized, the electoral system has remained relatively unchanged since the 18th century. The book is part of a civics series designed for high school seniors and college freshman. Eleanor Clift responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306285-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Neale of the Congressional Research Service talked about the Twelfth Amendment and the creation of the electoral college. He discussed the history of how the United States elected a president, how historical forces required additional changes, and how the modern day electoral college functions. He responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305719-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305719-6 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rob Richie talked about the American electoral processes. Topics included the electoral college and the popular vote, reform of the process at a state level, and the primary process. He also responded to telephones calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304396-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304396-6 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the issues related to electing U.S. presidents through the electoral college system. Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson criticized the Electoral College and singled out the 2000 election as the beginning of animosity on Capitol Hill. He called for moving from the Electoral College in presidential elections to the popular vote. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303801-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303801-2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a joint session of Congress certificates were verified and electoral votes for president and vice president were counted from each state. Barack Obama received 365 votes to 173 for John McCain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283204-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283204-2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rob Richie and John Samples about why the electoral college was created and how it influences the nature and strategy of elections. Mr. Richie's organization is working to elect the president by popular vote. Mr. Samples supports retaining the Electoral College. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283203-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283203-7 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arizona presidential electors met in the State Capitol to cast their votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282883-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Pennsylvania Electoral College met in the Chamber of the House of Representatives of the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the presidential electors to cast their votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282882-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT During the second live portion of a meeting in the Illinois State Capitol, presidential electors from Illinois continued proceedings an cast electoral college votes for president and vice president. The proceedings were joined in progress following other live programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT During the live portion of a meeting in the Illinois State Capitol, presidential electors from Illinois began proceedings prior to casting electoral college votes for president and vice president. The proceedings were interrupted for other live programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-101 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Mann talked about the casting of electoral votes today and the history of the electoral college. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282877-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282877-7 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the National Popular Vote Plan. Under the plan states would join a binding agreement to allocate all of their electoral votes to the candidate who receives the most votes in all 50 states. Panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Bob Edgar moderated the discussion. This event was held at the City University of New York Graduate Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203742-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a movement to by-pass the Electoral College and award the presidency to the candidate winning the popular vote. The spoke about arguments for and against the Electoral College, the changing nature of American politics, impact of mass communications and voter mobility, and potential impact of such a change. They also answered questions from the audience. "Electoral College Dropouts" was a session of the Strong States Strong Nation 2007 State Legislative Summit held in the Boston Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200313-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to reporters about a proposal to change election laws in several states in order to ensure that the outcome of presidential elections reflected the popular vote. They talked about the various ways in which the Electoral College seemed outdated, could be used to circumvent the popular will of the people, and did not impose any national standard for choosing electors. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. The news conference was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191353-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT An advisory board member for the bipartisan Campaign for National Popular Vote, Senator Bayh talked about the Electoral College. The group had drafted legislation to change the way electors are awarded to reflect the outcome of the national popular vote rather than state by state results. Later in the day a book, [Every Vote Equal: A State-Based Plan For Electing the President by National Popular Vote,] that outlined the history, arguments and proposed solutions was released. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191228-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191228-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tara Ross will talk about her book [Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College], published by World Ahead Publishing. In her remarks she talked about the reasons the Electoral College was adopted at the Constitutional Convention, its past performance in presidential elections, and its relevance in the current election process. She also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186958-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186958-2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters about plans for a formal objection to the Electoral College vote from Ohio during a joint session to certify the vote. After brief remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185059-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Boxer and Representative Tubbs Jones spoke to reporters about their plans to object to Ohio's electoral vote in a joint session to certify the presidential election. They talked about the reasons for their decision, the need for election procedural reforms, and the likely outcome of their protest. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185056-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated an objection raised to the Ohio Electoral College vote presented earlier to a joint session counting electoral votes to certify the presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185005-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185005-2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Berns explained the Electoral College vote and how the results from each state will be opened, certified, and counted during a special Joint Session of Congress today. He said there would be an objection to the Ohio vote. The objection must be voted on by the Senate. Mr. Berns wrote the book, [After the People Vote: A Guide to the Electoral College.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185058-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. White talked about the formal registering of Electoral College votes in a Joint Meeting of the U.S. Congress. The Electoral College is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, with Mr. White coordinating the certification of electors and electoral votes. Then telephone lines were opened for audience comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185047-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185047-4 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT California's Electoral College members cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president in the state Assembly Chambers. The California Channel provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184767-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts' Electoral College members cast votes for president and for vice president in the state House Chambers. The 12 electors voted in favor of Senator John Kerry for president and Senator John Edwards for vice president. WGBH-TV provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184796-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to electors following Florida's Electoral College vote for president and vice president in the state Senate Chambers. All 27 votes were cast for President Bush and Vice President Cheney. The Florida Channel provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184795-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Smith talked via telephone about the Electoral College vote in Ohio ad challenges to election results. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184807-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ohio's Electoral College members met in the state Senate to cast their votes for president and for vice president. Following certification of the electors and remarks on the nature of the occasion, votes were recorded separately for president and vice president. All of the state's 20 votes were cast for President Bush and Vice President Cheney. The Ohio Channel is providing coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184766-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Alexander moderated a panel discussion on the Electoral College. Former electors spoke about the experience of selecting the President. They also addressed the potential for changing the Electoral College system. Following their remarks, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. During the last 30 minutes of the program, real-time election results were displayed at the bottom of the screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184265-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184265-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. White talked about the Electoral College, how it works, and questions that may conceivably arise if the election doesn't result in a clear majority of popular or Electoral College votes. The National Archives and Records Administration administers the Electoral College. Mr. White coordinates the certification of electors and electoral votes of the Electoral College. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184269-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184269-2 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT