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As a supporter of the electoral college I think it is a bad idea for this idea to be implemented nationally.
As a supporter of federalism I think Maryland gets to assign their electors by whatever method they choose, even if I think it is silly.
But I definitely think there are better ways Maryland could reform their system (and promote national reform) that would improve implementation of a pretty vital -- in my not particularly humble opinion, of course -- constitutional mechanism rather than just toss it out the window.
Based on the fine print mousepod pointed out, though, it will never happen so it is just showboating.
But if the goal is really to bring more attention and campaign dollars to Maryland (it isn't about the iniquities of the Electoral College, just about bringing revenue to the state) then they should assign electors by district (Maine does this) rather than statewide majority. Currently nobody really campaigns hard in Maryland because it is solidly in the D column. But when you break it down to districts some districts will be in play and that will bring money.
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