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In a direct democracy the President could be chosen by a handful of highly populated states. There would be no reason for Wyoming to continue participating in t
by Grakel 7y ago
In a direct democracy the President could be chosen by a handful of highly populated states. There would be no reason for Wyoming to continue participating in the Union without a meaningful stake in representation. The direct vote concept sees this country as homogeneous, and it's too large and diverse for that.
- jrockway 7y agoThe meaningful stake in representation is their two Senate seats, the exact same number that states large enough to be world powers if they were their own countries get. Remember, this body of representatives was the one that managed to stall Obama's Supreme Court nominee until a new President was elected. That is a lot of power. There will never be a President that everyone wants. The way to make the most people happy is to put into power the one that the most people voted for.
- minikites 7y agoHow many campaign stops are in Wyoming? How often do Republican presidential candidates campaign in California? How often do Democratic presidential candidates campaign in Alabama? The Electoral College doesn't actually address any of the issues raised in its defense.