re: What is the argument for the electoral college instead of a popular vote?

It makes everything much easier as far as tallying "votes" for president/vp. There is too much room for frick ups if you use the popular vote, and people can argue forever over one hanging chad.

Think of it like this.....would you rather have a meeting with 300 employees or 5 managers?


# of electors is basically based off of population, so people arguing the small states vs big city thing are wasting their time. That only effects very small states with 3 votes, which is an almost inconsequential number in the grand scheme of things.

A huge problem with it IMHO, is that candidates focus in just a few key swing states with the most votes. I am appreciative that Trump spent much time all over the country. Hillary basically spent her time in 5 states.