Tag: Electioral College

Letter to the Editor, Opinion

Letter to the Editor: The many Problems with the Electoral College

The many Problems with the Electoral College Centuries ago, the Founding Fathers strayed away from the prevailing system of government, opting to give the power to the people. Since George Washington‘s inauguration, there have been a total of 58 presidential elections. As the 59th election approaches it is time for us as a nation to rectify the major flaw in our democracy, that being the … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: The many Problems with the Electoral College

Unknown's avatarGabe McKenna1 Comment
Op-Ed

Why abolishing the Electoral College for a Popular Vote won’t work like you think it will

Substituting the Electoral College with a popular vote would not work because it is inaccurate. This switch would most likely not have the desired effect because the winner, unless by some strange circumstance, would not win the popular vote. The Presidency has been won 5 times without the President-Elect winning the popular vote. First, in 1824, John Quincy Adams won the Presidency but lost the … Continue reading Why abolishing the Electoral College for a Popular Vote won’t work like you think it will

Unknown's avatarJosh Hawley1 Comment