Should the Electoral College be abolished?

We have a direct democracy: Senators, representatives and members of the Electoral College are all elected directly by the people. They do not, however, elect the president directly. read more

Abolish the electoral College Yes, because this country is a democracy and the popular vote should count not the electoral votes. Also this should not depend on the government, for the president is serving us, not the government. read more

With the Electoral College, the value of a vote depends on what state a person lives in. 2) Swing States vs. Safe States In 48 states, a presidential candidate can win 50.01% of the popular vote in a state, yet receive 100% of the electoral votes from that state. read more

If the Electoral College is abolished, all voters will be equally important, as they should be, and candidates will have a healthy incentive to campaign wherever they think they can persuade the most voters. read more