… There is no question that the electoral college violates political equality because all votes are not equal. As a result, the electoral college sometimes denies the people their preferred choice for president, as in 2000 and 2016. But does the electoral college provide some benefits that might compensate for its shortcomings?
The short answer is no. Indeed, two of the most prominent arguments in favor of the electoral college cannot withstand scrutiny. CONT.
George C. Edwards III (Texas A&M), The Monkey Cage