

How we ended up with the electoral college system
Oct 17, 2024
Cristina Quinn chats with Alex Keyssar, a historian at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of "The Right to Vote." They dive into the founding fathers' compromises that birthed the complicated Electoral College system, rather than a direct popular vote. Keyssar highlights the influence of the Three-fifths Compromise, the evolution of political parties, and how significant historical events like the end of slavery shaped today's electoral framework. Discover the intricacies of this pivotal aspect of U.S. democracy!
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