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re: What is the argument for the electoral college instead of a popular vote?
Posted on 11/8/16 at 10:58 am to TheCaterpillar
Posted on 11/8/16 at 10:58 am to TheCaterpillar
Technically, states don't even have to hold an election to allocate their electors for President. This was not uncommon in the 1800s.
At its heart, the EC is the truest system to the principles of the Republic. The President is selected by the various states, not the entire population.
At its heart, the EC is the truest system to the principles of the Republic. The President is selected by the various states, not the entire population.
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