Hochul calls to end Electoral College while presiding over NY vote for Kamala Harris: ‘No offense to Wyoming’

New York Post - Dec 17th, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York advocated for the abolition of the Electoral College as she presided over the state's vote for Kamala Harris's unsuccessful candidacy. The event, held in Albany, included notable Democratic figures, though Bill and Hillary Clinton were absent. Hochul criticized the Electoral College for giving disproportionate influence to less populated states and called for a constitutional change. Despite Donald Trump winning both the Electoral College and the popular vote, Hochul and other Democrats, like State Senator Jim Skoufis, argued for a 'one person, one vote' system. While New York GOP spokesperson David Laska defended the Electoral College as a crucial institution, the ceremonial vote proceeded with top-ranking Democrats in attendance, including Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Attorney General Letitia James. New York's 28 electoral votes were cast for Harris and Tim Walz, as required by the state's election results.

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RATING

6.2

Moderately Fair

Read with skepticism

The article provides a moderately detailed account of Gov. Kathy Hochul's stance on the Electoral College and the political dynamics surrounding the vote in New York. While it touches upon multiple perspectives, including those of Hochul and her critics, it lacks citations for some factual claims and could benefit from more balanced reporting.

Accuracy

The article presents factual information about Gov. Kathy Hochul's stance on the Electoral College and the procedural vote in New York. However, it includes some potentially misleading statements, such as Donald Trump winning the popular vote, which is not supported by broad consensus or citation. The lack of direct references to the Associated Press data mentioned affects its accuracy.

Balance

The article includes perspectives from both Democratic and Republican viewpoints, with quotes from Gov. Hochul and New York GOP spokesperson David Laska. However, it leans slightly towards emphasizing Democratic dissatisfaction with the Electoral College without equally exploring counterarguments.

Clarity

The article is generally clear and logically structured, though it uses some emotive terms like 'whined' which could indicate bias. The narrative is easy to follow, but the tone could be more neutral to enhance objectivity.

Source quality

The article references the Associated Press for electoral data but does not provide direct citations or links to support the claims about Trump’s popular vote win, which affects the credibility of the information. Other quotes and statements are attributed, but the article would benefit from more robust sourcing.

Transparency

The article does not disclose potential conflicts of interest or affiliations. It provides context but lacks transparency regarding the sources of specific data, such as Trump’s popular vote count, leaving readers without a clear understanding of the basis for some claims.