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Has The Electoral College Outlived Its Usefulness?

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The Electoral College: Historical Failures and Contemporary Relevance

This chapter critiques the Electoral College by examining historical instances where candidates won the presidency without securing the popular vote. It argues for reform or abolition of the current system, highlighting its failure to reflect the diversity of the American electorate and the diminishing relevance of certain states in presidential elections.

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