Posted by madeline on November 8, 2006, at 20:15:47
In reply to And now, while the iron is cold, posted by Dinah on November 8, 2006, at 18:27:27
I think we should keep the electoral college. I think it provides "check" on the popular vote. In my mind I think that it is what it was designed to do.
Throughout history it has been relatively easy to "sway the masses" especially during hard economic times. This can allow for some pretty radical ideology to move to power.
The electoral college can say - umm... maybe electing this candidate isn't such a great idea. It could potentially allow for cooler heads to prevail.
Now, what the consequences of the electoral college failing to follow the populist vote would be - well. It probably wouldn't be good. Let's hope it never happens.
Just my two cents.
Maddie
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