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2023-06-05 10:48:18 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The electoral college prevents small states from being overrun by large populations- ie the east and west coasts. If we allowed a popular vote, the Midwest would have no reason to vote in the presidential election. https://www.heritage.org/the-essential-electoral-college/the-current-threat The Pros and Cons of the Electoral College smartasset.com/insights/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-electoral-college via @SmartAsset

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• The electoral college prevents small states from being overrun by large populations- ie the east and west coasts. If we allowed a popular vote, the Midwest would have no reason to vote in the presidential election. https://www.heritage.org/the-essential-electoral-college/the-current-threat The Pros and Cons of the Electoral College smartasset.com/insights/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-electoral-college via @SmartAsset