This chapter explores the complexities of the U.S. presidential election process, emphasizing the crucial role of electors within the Electoral College. It discusses how voters indirectly choose their president through electors and examines the historical evolution that has shaped their obligations and behaviors over time. Additionally, the chapter highlights the implications of the winner-takes-all system and the ongoing debate about reforming or abolishing the Electoral College.
In this episode in our presidential election miniseries, we talk about the vote of the electoral college. Who are the electors, how do they cast their votes, and what could possibly go wrong?