Re: Why do we still have the Electoral College?

Q: "Why do we still have the Electoral College? Wasn't designed back when people did not have the ability to get information and informed officials would vote for a majority? Do we still need that today?" - question by 'motorboatinfun'

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[gotitans999]

@JoshuaSPeek The three cities you mentioned account for 2% of Americans. Doesn't that debunk your argument?

[JoshuaSPeek]

If the Electoral College was removed, Prez candidates would concentrate on NY, LA, and Chicago votes - thats it. Everyone else, kiss your influence goodbye! The system was designed for a reason, do some research on your own, dont listen to these loons. We are a Republic, NOT a Democracy. Look into the difference.

[mvymvymvy]

In 2008, candidates concentrated over 2/3rds of their campaign events and ad money in just 6 states, and 98% in just 15 states. The National Popular Vote bill would guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states.

Every vote, everywhere, would be politically relevant and equal in presidential elections. Candidates would need to care about voters across the nation, not just undecided voters in a handful of swing states.

NationalPopularVote

[mvymvymvy]

In 1789, only 3 states used the winner-take-all rule (awarding all of a state's electoral vote to the candidate who gets the most votes in the state). However, as a result of changes in state laws, the winner-take-all rule is now currently used by 48 of the 50 states. The fact that Maine and Nebraska do not use the winner-take-all rule is a reminder that the Constitution left the matter of awarding electoral votes to the states. The Constitution does not include the winner-take-all rule.

[halogod666]

actually, electoral college is still here for the same reason. people are too dumb to vote regardless.

[unclejay1000]

A major setback to our "democracy" was when a few elections ago that 3rd Parties were no longer alowed on the televised Presidental debates !!! This gives the 2 party system a huge advantage and any other oposing party are now unable to do a face to face with them.

[KenMacMillan]

I've been out of school for a decade. When I was there I didn't care & nobody really pushed me so yeah, I guess I'm a product of our decaying educational system. I do say given & not giving when a sentence like that comes up in conversation. It just didn't look right in type. I'm still right about the Electoral College.

[tito2k]

@KenMacMillan - Ken, your note should say "Given", not "Giving." Perhaps you should hone your writing skills before waxing poetic about our education level. Though I must say your poor grammar is a great demostration of just how lackluster our education system has become.

Tito

[KenMacMillan]

Giving the education level of the country I think the Electoral College is still important. It's more important that we get well educated & well informed Constitutionalists as Electors.

[spiderwebb33]

lol McCain lost the popular vote :)