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...Green is co-sponsoring legislation proposing to amend the U-S Constitution to abolish the Electoral College and allow for direct popular election of the president [continued]
The Electoral College is a process used in the United States to elect the President. It consists of 538 electors who cast their votes for President and Vice President based on the popular vote in their respective states.
Many argue that the Electoral College system is outdated and does not accurately represent the will of the people. It also gives disproportionate power to smaller states and can result in a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote.
Currently, there are several members of Congress who are advocating for the abolishment of the Electoral College, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. There are also numerous advocacy groups and political organizations that support this cause.
If the Electoral College were abolished, the President and Vice President would be elected solely based on the popular vote. This could lead to a more equal distribution of power among states and potentially result in a more accurate representation of the will of the people.
Some argue that the Electoral College protects the interests of smaller states and prevents candidates from only focusing on highly populated areas. There are also concerns about potential challenges in amending the Constitution to remove the Electoral College system.