Republicans are willing to do almost anything to help Donald Trump win. The latest example is what is happening in Nebraska where the electoral votes are split. While the GOP traditionally carried the states, Democrats often win some electoral votes due to the system.
Nebraska Senators were moving to change their laws so that the winner, almost certainly Trump, would take all of the electoral votes. But Republican state senator Mike McDonnell has seemingly put an end to that.
McDonnell wrote in a statement:
"In recent weeks, a conversation around whether to change how we allocate our Electoral College votes has returned to the forefront. I respect the desire of some of my colleagues to have this discussion, and I have taken time to listen carefully to Nebraskans and national leaders on both sides of the issue. After deep consideration, it is clear to me that right now, 43 days from Election Day, is not the moment to make this change."
The New York Times' Reid Epstein then explains why this move is good for Democrats and is going to make winning harder for Trump:
"Changing the law would require agreement from 33 of the 49 state senators in Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature. Sixteen seats are held by Democrats, all of whom are opposed to the switch. Up until now, Mr. McDonnell and two other Republicans had not committed to the change. The other two Republicans have been seen by officials in both parties in Nebraska as all but certain to follow Mr. McDonnell’s lead."