By John Q. Hosedrinker The electoral college has got to go. It’s an outdated, archaic system that no longer serves the interests of the American people. It’s mind-boggling that in this day and age, a candidate can win the popular vote by millions and still lose the election due to the electoral college. How is that fair or democratic?
The argument that without the electoral college, presidential candidates would only focus on more populated areas doesn’t hold water. The majority of Americans didn’t even live in urban areas until 1920, so this notion is simply unfounded. Plus, the fact that a reported 79% of campaign ad money has gone into just 7 states since Kamala entered the race shows just how skewed the electoral college system is.
The electoral college was a compromise with southern slave owner states during the founding of our nation. It was a way to appease slave owners and give them significant voting power. In today’s world, where we strive for equality and justice, it’s high time we rid ourselves of this relic of a bygone era.
I firmly believe that the popular vote is the most straightforward, fair, and democratic way to elect our leaders. Every vote should count equally, regardless of where you live. The fact that a handful of swing states decide the outcome of our elections is a disservice to the rest of the country.
It’s clear that the electoral college is subverting the will of the people. It’s a system that disenfranchises voters, distorts the true voice of the people, and gives undue influence to a select few. The electoral college only serves to benefit those in power who know they can’t win a fair fight based on popular support.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is a step in the right direction towards achieving true democracy. By ensuring that the candidate with the most votes wins the election, we can move towards a more just and equitable electoral system. It’s time for a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college once and for all.
In a country that prides itself on being a beacon of democracy, it’s ironic that we cling to a system that undermines the very principles we claim to uphold. The electoral college has outlived its usefulness and no longer serves the interests of the American people. It’s time to demand democracy now and ensure that every vote truly counts. Let’s work towards a future where the popular vote determines the outcome of our elections, and where the will of the people prevails over archaic, undemocratic institutions. The electoral college has got to go. It’s an outdated, archaic system that no longer serves the interests of the American people. It’s mind-boggling that in this day and age, a candidate can win the popular vote by millions and still lose the election due to the electoral college. How is that fair or democratic?
The argument that without the electoral college, presidential candidates would only focus on more populated areas doesn’t hold water. The majority of Americans didn’t even live in urban areas until 1920, so this notion is simply unfounded. Plus, the fact that a reported 79% of campaign ad money has gone into just 7 states since Kamala entered the race shows just how skewed the electoral college system is.
The electoral college was a compromise with southern slave owner states during the founding of our nation. It was a way to appease slave owners and give them significant voting power. In today’s world, where we strive for equality and justice, it’s high time we rid ourselves of this relic of a bygone era.
I firmly believe that the popular vote is the most straightforward, fair, and democratic way to elect our leaders. Every vote should count equally, regardless of where you live. The fact that a handful of swing states decide the outcome of our elections is a disservice to the rest of the country.
It’s clear that the electoral college is subverting the will of the people. It’s a system that disenfranchises voters, distorts the true voice of the people, and gives undue influence to a select few. The electoral college only serves to benefit those in power who know they can’t win a fair fight based on popular support.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is a step in the right direction towards achieving true democracy. By ensuring that the candidate with the most votes wins the election, we can move towards a more just and equitable electoral system. It’s time for a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college once and for all.
In a country that prides itself on being a beacon of democracy, it’s ironic that we cling to a system that undermines the very principles we claim to uphold. The electoral college has outlived its usefulness and no longer serves the interests of the American people. It’s time to demand democracy now and ensure that every vote truly counts. Let’s work towards a future where the popular vote determines the outcome of our elections, and where the will of the people prevails over archaic, undemocratic institutions.