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Why is the electoral college outdated?

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Designed to protect Southern slave states, this outdated institution undermines participatory democracy no matter who wins the White House. read more

The Electoral College is more than just an antiquated institution: It actively disenfranchises voters and occasionally (think 2000) makes the candidate with fewer popular votes president. American democracy would be far stronger without it. read more

Chris Maverick In the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore beat George Bush by over 500,000 votes, yet the lasting image of that campaign is poll workers in Florida examining voter cards for hanging chads. read more

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