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Electoral College dropout
Mar 21, 2019
Andy Rudalevige, a government professor at Bowdoin College and an Electoral College expert, dives into the heated debate surrounding this foundational voting system. He explains the historical roots of the Electoral College and contrasts it with calls for a national popular vote. The conversation highlights recent movements to reform or abolish this system and explores how demographic shifts are reshaping electoral conversations. Rudalevige emphasizes the importance of civic education to ensure fair representation in modern democracy.
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