Richard Dawkins on American Elections

Richard Dawkins discusses his deep concerns regarding the U.S. electoral system, particularly criticizing the Electoral College. He highlights that this political structure can result in a candidate winning the presidency despite losing the popular vote, an issue that leads to campaigns primarily focusing on swing states. Dawkins proposes an alternative idea where respected citizens from each state would be chosen to select a president in a deliberative manner, similar to a university search committee. He expresses frustration that meaningful reform is nearly impossible due to systemic political interests, despite his admiration for democratic principles.