Before anyone says that the electoral college is necessary because some states are bigger than other states or whatever, a mathematical algorithm can solve that problem.

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bryceofswadia on October 13rd, 2020 at 17:32 UTC »

We could see a de facto abolition of the Electoral College by 2024. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is fairly close to reaching the required number of votes to go into effect.

LeoMarius on October 13rd, 2020 at 17:52 UTC »

Slave owners wanted the Electoral College so they could get credit for their slaves without letting them vote. They only got 3/5, but with post 13th Amendment Jim Crow they got credit for 100% of blacks without letting them vote.

Dumbstupidhuman on October 13rd, 2020 at 19:20 UTC »

Fun fact. A candidate could win 78.16% of the popular vote and still lose the electoral.