There's an explanation on wikipedia [1]. In the light of the current election, the following sentence from that article sounds ironic to me: 'Hamilton was also

There's an explanation on wikipedia [1]. In the light of the current election, the following sentence from that article sounds ironic to me: 'Hamilton was also concerned about somebody unqualified, but with a talent for "low intrigue, and the little arts of popularity," attaining high office.' [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_College_(United_States) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_College_(United_Stat...