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Jun 10, 2021 · Erin Schaff/Pool/AFP via Getty Images. It's hard to make an intellectual argument in favor of the Electoral College. Most people feel that the person who gets the most votes should become...
- Mara Liasson
Nov 29, 2023 · 1306. By Gail Collins. Opinion Columnist. Hey, it’s election season! Think about it: A year from now, we should know who the next president is going to be and … Stop beating your head against...
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Jan 6, 2021 · Opinion | The Electoral College Isn’t Supposed to Work This Way - The New York Times. The Electoral College Isn’t Supposed to Work This Way. The 1887 Electoral Count Act is a clear and...
Sep 25, 2023 · Highly politically engaged Republicans overwhelmingly favor keeping the Electoral College: 72% say this, while 27% support moving to a popular vote system. Republicans with a moderate level of engagement are more divided, with 51% wanting to keep the system as is and 48% wanting to change it.
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Jan 5, 2021 · Gallup reports 61 percent of Americans support abolishing the Electoral College in favor of the popular vote. However, that support diverges widely based on political parties, with support from...
- Allyson Waller
Feb 17, 2021 · Home. Our Work. Research & Reports. The Electoral College Explained. Explainer. The Electoral College Explained. A national popular vote would help ensure that every vote counts equally, making American democracy more representative. Tim Lau. Last Updated: February 13, 2023. Published: February 17, 2021. Lynn Grieveson-Newsroom/Getty.
Oct 8, 2020 · What critics say. Critics of the Electoral College believe that it compromises the “one person, one vote” principle and it is less democratic than a popular vote. Not only can someone win the presidency without winning the popular vote, another consequence is that it influences how and where candidates campaign.