Sorry to bother you again. But I just recalled the original intent of the Constitution was for the state legislators to elect the electors, who would then convene in Washington to elect the president. As we know, that got changed early in American history. The electoral college is still, legally speaking, an indirect election--which is why there is all these arcane rules behind it. Practically, it is a direct election, something the founding fathers did not want.

As you know, I'm an advocated for indirect elections. So I say that whenever the 50 states (or fewer) aligned their rules to the current tradition was a mistake. You probably know better than I when and why the states developed uniform EC rules happened.

As well, the 17th Amendment was also a big mistake. Senators no longer work for their state; they work for the party.

If the states want to select their electors by a vote from the state legislature (as opposed to a vote by the people), this would be in accordance with the Constitution.

I just don't see how any reform happening in this regard. If Texas wants to go this way, there is nothing New York or Washington can do about it.

In this current political climate, going back to indirect elections won't help much. Maybe in 50 years, but right now the USA is heading for more political chaos. About 30% of the American population is not ready to follow the rules--if they lose the election.