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Speaking for myself I do think it should go state by state, I just think we should eliminate the human element of the Electoral College. The popular vote for each state should go towards the electoral votes based on the popular vote, with no human in between.
the electoral board was setup in anticipation of different states voting for different Presidential candidates (multiple candidates with no party affiliation), and then the electors reaching an agreement on a President after multiple votes, with candidates being eliminated after each vote. The formation of the 2 party system was not anticipated in 1789
Not all states are winner take all, 2 states (Maine & Nebraska) split their electoral votes by Congressional districts, and then the Statewide winner receives the extra 2 electoral votes