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Why talk about amending the Constitution when all you really have to do is repeal a law?

Asked by josie (30934points) December 18th, 2019

Some people want to abolish the electoral college. That would require an amendment to the Constitution. Good luck on that.

Why not just repeal the Permanent Apportionment Act (1929)?
That would give largely populated urban states (the ones who hate the EC) a huge numerical advantage in the House and Electoral College.
Repealing a law is easier than amending the Constitution.

What am I missing here?

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