The Electoral College isn’t worth saving — even if it blocks a Trump win
The Electoral College isn’t worth saving, even if it somehow blocks a Trump win. The very concept that a candidate can lose the popular vote yet still claim the presidency is fundamentally absurd and contradicts the basic principles of democracy. This system creates a scenario where my vote carries a different weight based solely on where I live, which I find deeply frustrating. It’s simply unfair that voters in certain states see their choices amplified over millions of others. Regardless of the political landscape or potential outcomes, the idea of preserving such a flawed mechanism is baffling.
My thoughts shift to the very real implications of voter disenfranchisement inherent in the Electoral College.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker