Nov 2, 2016 ... In fact, through the years, the winner-take-all system the U.S. ... for Americans to  figure out how, exactly, their presidential election works. ... In most states, a  candidate wins electoral votes by winning the most ... Here's a look at that math:  ... California and New York, while Republicans win Texas and Georgia ...
Says that if Texas, California and New York all voted for Democratic presidential  nominees, "it would be mathematically impossible for Republicans to elect a  president." — PolitiFact Texas on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012. False.
Dec 19, 2016 ... Yes, the November 8 “presidential election” was in actuality the venerable ritual  ... States award electors based on the outcome of the popular vote in the state. ...  But “usually” will be cold comfort to Democrats, who have now won the ... That is,  it doesn't matter whether Clinton wins New York by a 30 percent ...
Says that if Texas, California and New York all voted for Democratic presidential  nominees, "it would be mathematically impossible for Republicans to elect a ...
19 hours ago ... The effort came despite a full-court push from the New York delegation to secure  ... “'It was taken to a recorded vote and she lost,' said a Democratic aide who was  in ... The president will be meeting another group of people that is not ... Sign up  for POLITICO Playbook and get the latest news, every morning — in your inbox.
Says that if Texas, California and New York all voted for Democratic presidential nominees, "it would be mathematically impossible for Republicans to elect a president."