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the solution was to convene a congress specifically for the purpose of selecting a president. and even then, in 1787, convention delegates understood this was a kludge that may or may not actually work. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 2, 2019 Hibernated

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yep! the electoral college was a solution to two problems, one technological (how would you actually be able to run a national election?) and one structural (how can we ensure the president isn’t captive to the Congress?). — PolitiTweet.org

@jbouie Yes! One big non-slavery reason for the Electoral College was that the idea itd be easier(and more secure)… https://t.co/8Etk8OF6a6

Posted Dec. 2, 2019 Hibernated

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I have said this before but most defenses of the Electoral College as it exists are just folk civics with no relationship to why the system was designed and how it actually works. It’s all after the fact rationalization. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 2, 2019 Hibernated