AL GORE Vs GEORGE BUSH: 2000
One election that has become synonymous with the downfall of the Electoral College is the Bush V Gore election of 2000. As seen in the image above, Al Gore had won the popular vote, accounting for 48.4% of total votes compared to George Bushes 47.9%. Despite receiving more votes from citizens, Gore lost the election due to his failure to capture the Electoral College. By losing larger states such as Texas and Florida, Gore lost the Electoral College271 to 266 (one electoral college member failed to vote). This proved to be problematic as Gore had a clear victory in terms of votes for him by the citizens and support, but Bush would go on to win the Presidency. Bush would then go on to serve two terms, both filled by major controversies that included the War on Terror and Financial Crisis that hit in 2008.
CLINTON Vs TRUMP: 2016
Becoming one of the most controversial victories of all time, the 2016 has brought about a great deal of attention to the problematic Electoral College. With Hillary Clinton securing over one million more votes than Donald Trump in the popular vote, it was clear she was the candidate that more people supported. Despite this support, Clinton lost large states such as Texas, that would allow Donald Trump to capture the Electoral College in a 306 to 232 victory. Since taking office in January 2017, Donald Trumps Presidency has suffered numerous failures such as repealing the Affordable Care Act and maintain a consistent cabinet. His presidency has also been protested by Democrats, people of color the LGBT community, amongst other groups of people around the globe.