U.S. presidential candidates racing for the Democratic Party nomination are proposing major electoral reforms to strengthen outcomes in their favor. The idea of ending the Electoral College would dilute the influence of the middle of the country, which makes it surprising that the idea is being pushed by Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Donald Trump won more votes in the Heartland because these citizens already felt at a disadvantage to elites in the coastal urban centers. To formally disenfranchise them will likely worsen the national divide. Some of these states (Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, West Virginia, etc.) have the highest rates of gun ownership in the nation...
From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.