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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why we don't do the popular vote.[/quote]

Because in a popular vote, a handful of states with large populations - California, New York, Florida, Texas and a few others - could decide the entire election.

With the electoral college, even the tiny handful of votes from a state like Wyoming or North Dakota actually matter. Every state has a relevant voice in the electoral process.  In a popular vote, citizens from some smaller states might as well not vote, because their numbers make no difference at all.[/quote]

Actually, you are wrong here and I'm assuming that you must not have actually watched the video because it addresses the exact argument you make above and shows why it is invalid.[/quote]
The video addressed the fact that winning the largest cities would not be enough, not the larges states (in terms of population).  As long as states are winner take all, redistributing the electorial votes strictly by population will not make a difference.  [b]I say keep the electorial college, but allow the votes to be awarded proportionally.[/b] [/quote]

So you recommend that the electoral college's votes be awarded in proportion to the popular vote...and how is this any different than getting rid of the electoral college?  [/quote]

You dont need to count every vote.  It is faster.[/quote]

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