California isn’t a monolithic hive mind. No states are. That’s the problem. You can’t just arbitrarily remove one to make a point.
Of course it’s not. Didn’t say it was. Explained data-based reasons for choosing California. I removed Texas too. I wrote about Iowa. Now discussing 4 other states. All while some dwell on perceived secret motivations.
No perceived secret motivations. Doesn’t matter which state you choose, I think it’s a silly premise for an argument.
Firstly, good, sorry for reading more into your post. I think if we are comparing the current system with a NPV system and debating the relative importance of states, it is a good illustration.
Similarly, you might hold up Florida in the 2000 election as an illustration of the problem with the EC system. At least, I think that would be a valid premise. Even though Missouri was also very close and could have changed the election result notwithstanding Florida.