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Originally Posted by Homo Erectus
Why do we still vote for the president of our country through the electoral college, and not a popular vote? Are there any advantages, or rational arguments for the current system, as opposed to a popular vote? Call me crazy, but I think it'd be nice if my presidential vote actually meant something.
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Simple. It's to give each state a say in the election. Without the electoral college, the states with huge populations (like California, NY, etc.) could force their will on the smaller states (like Utah, WY, etc.)
The candidates are running to represent all the citizens from each state and therefore, are running in 50 separate elections.
It really is the best way to do it.
And your vote really does count in the state in which you cast it. Yours could be the one that makes the difference in the candidate of your choice winning the state in which you live.