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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Part 3--Essential Concepts
Today we examine how the Framers guarded against mob rule democracy by inserting safeguards into the Constitution.
Good series of articles. The Electoral College is, of course, one of the bullwarks of our system. Without it, the Presidency would likely become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Democrat party. It has been estimated that without it, a mere 5 or 6 cities could select the President of the United States. But the Electoral College with its winner-takes-all aspect forces candidates for the office to campaign in every state in order to garner a majority of Electoral votes. It is a very wise provision of the Constitution, and we look to change it at our peril.
Welshman,
ReplyDeleteGood series of articles. The Electoral College is, of course, one of the bullwarks of our system. Without it, the Presidency would likely become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Democrat party. It has been estimated that without it, a mere 5 or 6 cities could select the President of the United States. But the Electoral College with its winner-takes-all aspect forces candidates for the office to campaign in every state in order to garner a majority of Electoral votes. It is a very wise provision of the Constitution, and we look to change it at our peril.
PolyKahr
Agreed...and thanks.
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