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I think I learned about the Electoral College when I was in the 3rd or 4th grade, so 10 or 11 years old, and my first thought was "Then our votes really don't c
by oblib 7y ago
I think I learned about the Electoral College when I was in the 3rd or 4th grade, so 10 or 11 years old, and my first thought was "Then our votes really don't count and it's a rigged system".
My teacher tried to explain why it was set up this way but there was just no getting around it, it is rigged and our votes do not count.
50 years later and we're finally seeing some pushback, though I'm not convinced anything will change anytime soon.
- pmart123 7y agoI’m not so sure I buy that argument. Larger states have more elected congressional officials balanced by smaller states having more senate votes per state person. The electoral college still gives heavier weights to states by population. Ultimately, from a game theory and incentive prospective, a state should try and be a battle ground state in order to get more political attention. This likely happens only when the state is suffering from more turmoil or problems. If the problems persist, people can move to a new state.