With decades of controversy now surrounding the Electoral College, many have not only called for its abolishment, but explored reform ideas as well. With the popular vote already an established aspect of our electoral process, politicians and citizens alike are looking to make this the vote that counts.
By making the popular vote the sole determinate of the executive branch, our political system would run off a system known as the Direct popular vote. In this system, voters would still cast their vote, but it would do away with the controversial “winner takes all” majority rule and districting issues that are related to the electoral college. A direct popular vote would also change campaigning, as candidates would no longer be able to avoid campaigning in swing states or smaller state they feel have little impact as they did in the electoral college. By giving the people the power, states no longer would be subject to tension over the allocation of representations.This system would allow for the “one person-one vote” concept the founding fathers originally intended for but the failed to execute, and show the true support of the candidates.
Addressing concerns about letting the people vote directly vote for president, many feel we are finally in an era where this is possible. With a record number people graduating high school and attending 4 year universities, citizens are educated, as well as equipped to technology that keeps them updated on news outlets, which where previously two of the greatest concerns.
This direct popular vote could be the answer to the contradictory and undemocratic nature of the electoral college.
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