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The Electoral College, explained
Why some Americans’ votes count more than others.
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In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic candidate got half a million more votes than the Republican. The Democrat lost. Sixteen years later the same thing happened again. In the US, if you run for president, it does not actually matter how many people in the country vote for you. What matters instead is an arcane system for selecting America’s head of state called the Electoral College.
The Electoral College is the reason the US has something called “swing states,” and it’s the reason those places get to decide the future of the country. It’s the reason presidential candidates almost never campaign in the country’s biggest cities. And more recently, it’s also the reason th...
published: 31 Oct 2020
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How does the electoral college work?
The Electoral College is the way the United States picks presidents. But how does it work? Brandon Taylor explains.
published: 16 Oct 2020
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Why the Electoral College Exists | Nat Geo Explores
Every four years, people head to the polls to vote for the next President of the United States. However, the popular vote doesn't directly elect any candidate. Instead, citizens are voting for a slate of electors, who have promised to cast their states' votes after the election. Today, the Electoral College system is very controversial, leading many people to ask: why does it exist at all? That answer lies in the history of the Constitution and how its creators originally believed America's brand-new government should run and how its leader should be elected. As it turns out, the Electoral College was just as contentious in 1787 as it is today.
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published: 21 Oct 2020
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The First Step to Fixing the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Swing state voters will have more say over the 2024 election than the 80% of Americans in other states.
Does that sound like democracy to you?
Here's how we fix the Electoral College.
If you want to know more or get involved, click the link below to read about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/
If your state is not already a member, I urge you to contact your state’s senators and reps to get your state on board.
Watch more videos about strengthening democracy ►► Ranked Choice Voting https://youtu.be/7P6aYbUo19U
published: 09 May 2023
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Electoral vote vs. the popular vote: explained | Just The FAQs
In both President Trump's and President George W. Bush's elections, they won the electoral vote, but not the popular vote. How does the electoral college work? And why do we have it?
RELATED: https://youtu.be/6_gA766lT3c
From USA TODAY op-ed article (https://bit.ly/2pjIwFq):
Donald Trump amassed 101 Electoral College votes in states where he failed to win 50% of the popular vote. In each of these states, more voters voted for other candidates than for Trump, yet he received all the Electoral College votes. This windfall amounted to one-third of his total (304). Without it, he would have fallen 67 short of the 270 required to prevail.
Despite everything said about the 2016 election, insufficient attention has been paid to this basic fact. It means that while Trump technically achieved a...
published: 29 Oct 2019
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How the Electoral College Works
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published: 07 Nov 2011
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US election: What is the electoral college and how does it work?
The most popular US presidential candidate could end up losing the election. Here is why.
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published: 27 Oct 2020
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Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-your-vote-count-the-electoral-college-explained-christina-greer
You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.
Lesson by Christina Greer, animation by Marked Animation.
published: 01 Nov 2012
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This is why we still have the Electoral College
The Electoral College is the system by which Americans elect their president every four years. When American voters go to the polls for a presidential election, they are actually voting for a slate of electors who have pledged to support a specific candidate. These electors cast their own votes, and the winner is elected to the presidency.
Two hundred years ago, the Framers incorporated the Electoral College into the United States Constitution, and to this day it remains one of the most controversial aspects of that document. But despite numerous attempts to reform or even abolish it, the Electoral College remains the mechanism by which Americans choose their president every four years. So why is it still around?
Alex Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling, Jr. Professor of History and Social Poli...
published: 10 Sep 2020
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The Trouble with the Electoral College
http://www.cgpgrey.com/
published: 07 Nov 2011
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The Electoral College, explained
Why some Americans’ votes count more than others.
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In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic ca...
Why some Americans’ votes count more than others.
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In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic candidate got half a million more votes than the Republican. The Democrat lost. Sixteen years later the same thing happened again. In the US, if you run for president, it does not actually matter how many people in the country vote for you. What matters instead is an arcane system for selecting America’s head of state called the Electoral College.
The Electoral College is the reason the US has something called “swing states,” and it’s the reason those places get to decide the future of the country. It’s the reason presidential candidates almost never campaign in the country’s biggest cities. And more recently, it’s also the reason that Republican candidates have been able to eke out victories in the presidential election without actually getting the most votes.
The Electoral College makes some Americans’ votes more powerful than others. In fact, that’s part of the reason we have it to begin with; in the country’s early years, the Electoral College helped give the votes of Southern Whites more weight than the votes of Northerners. The idea at its core, that certain votes simply matter more than others, is baked into the American tradition. In our elections, it decides the winner.
Further reading:
The historian Alexander Keyssar’s book “Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?” takes you through the history and function of the Electoral College: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660151
For the bite-sized version of that history, Keyssar also wrote this piece in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/opinion/electoral-college-racism-white-supremacy.html
The Times also had a great interactive feature on where the 2020 candidates actually spent money: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/17/us/politics/trump-biden-campaign-ad-spending.html
Pew has a breakdown of how democracies around the world elect their head of state, which really shows what an oddball the US is: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/22/among-democracies-u-s-stands-out-in-how-it-chooses-its-head-of-state/
More on why today’s Electoral College gives Republican presidential candidates a structural advantage: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/9/17/20868790/republicans-lose-popular-vote-win-electoral-college
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Why some Americans’ votes count more than others.
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In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic candidate got half a million more votes than the Republican. The Democrat lost. Sixteen years later the same thing happened again. In the US, if you run for president, it does not actually matter how many people in the country vote for you. What matters instead is an arcane system for selecting America’s head of state called the Electoral College.
The Electoral College is the reason the US has something called “swing states,” and it’s the reason those places get to decide the future of the country. It’s the reason presidential candidates almost never campaign in the country’s biggest cities. And more recently, it’s also the reason that Republican candidates have been able to eke out victories in the presidential election without actually getting the most votes.
The Electoral College makes some Americans’ votes more powerful than others. In fact, that’s part of the reason we have it to begin with; in the country’s early years, the Electoral College helped give the votes of Southern Whites more weight than the votes of Northerners. The idea at its core, that certain votes simply matter more than others, is baked into the American tradition. In our elections, it decides the winner.
Further reading:
The historian Alexander Keyssar’s book “Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?” takes you through the history and function of the Electoral College: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660151
For the bite-sized version of that history, Keyssar also wrote this piece in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/opinion/electoral-college-racism-white-supremacy.html
The Times also had a great interactive feature on where the 2020 candidates actually spent money: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/17/us/politics/trump-biden-campaign-ad-spending.html
Pew has a breakdown of how democracies around the world elect their head of state, which really shows what an oddball the US is: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/22/among-democracies-u-s-stands-out-in-how-it-chooses-its-head-of-state/
More on why today’s Electoral College gives Republican presidential candidates a structural advantage: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/9/17/20868790/republicans-lose-popular-vote-win-electoral-college
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- published: 31 Oct 2020
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How does the electoral college work?
The Electoral College is the way the United States picks presidents. But how does it work? Brandon Taylor explains.
The Electoral College is the way the United States picks presidents. But how does it work? Brandon Taylor explains.
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The Electoral College is the way the United States picks presidents. But how does it work? Brandon Taylor explains.
- published: 16 Oct 2020
- views: 106429
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Why the Electoral College Exists | Nat Geo Explores
Every four years, people head to the polls to vote for the next President of the United States. However, the popular vote doesn't directly elect any candidate. ...
Every four years, people head to the polls to vote for the next President of the United States. However, the popular vote doesn't directly elect any candidate. Instead, citizens are voting for a slate of electors, who have promised to cast their states' votes after the election. Today, the Electoral College system is very controversial, leading many people to ask: why does it exist at all? That answer lies in the history of the Constitution and how its creators originally believed America's brand-new government should run and how its leader should be elected. As it turns out, the Electoral College was just as contentious in 1787 as it is today.
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Every four years, people head to the polls to vote for the next President of the United States. However, the popular vote doesn't directly elect any candidate. Instead, citizens are voting for a slate of electors, who have promised to cast their states' votes after the election. Today, the Electoral College system is very controversial, leading many people to ask: why does it exist at all? That answer lies in the history of the Constitution and how its creators originally believed America's brand-new government should run and how its leader should be elected. As it turns out, the Electoral College was just as contentious in 1787 as it is today.
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- published: 21 Oct 2020
- views: 194391
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The First Step to Fixing the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Swing state voters will have more say over the 2024 election than the 80% of Americans in other states.
Does that sound like democracy to you?
Here's how we f...
Swing state voters will have more say over the 2024 election than the 80% of Americans in other states.
Does that sound like democracy to you?
Here's how we fix the Electoral College.
If you want to know more or get involved, click the link below to read about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/
If your state is not already a member, I urge you to contact your state’s senators and reps to get your state on board.
Watch more videos about strengthening democracy ►► Ranked Choice Voting https://youtu.be/7P6aYbUo19U
https://wn.com/The_First_Step_To_Fixing_The_Electoral_College_|_Robert_Reich
Swing state voters will have more say over the 2024 election than the 80% of Americans in other states.
Does that sound like democracy to you?
Here's how we fix the Electoral College.
If you want to know more or get involved, click the link below to read about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/
If your state is not already a member, I urge you to contact your state’s senators and reps to get your state on board.
Watch more videos about strengthening democracy ►► Ranked Choice Voting https://youtu.be/7P6aYbUo19U
- published: 09 May 2023
- views: 1003804
1:33
Electoral vote vs. the popular vote: explained | Just The FAQs
In both President Trump's and President George W. Bush's elections, they won the electoral vote, but not the popular vote. How does the electoral college work? ...
In both President Trump's and President George W. Bush's elections, they won the electoral vote, but not the popular vote. How does the electoral college work? And why do we have it?
RELATED: https://youtu.be/6_gA766lT3c
From USA TODAY op-ed article (https://bit.ly/2pjIwFq):
Donald Trump amassed 101 Electoral College votes in states where he failed to win 50% of the popular vote. In each of these states, more voters voted for other candidates than for Trump, yet he received all the Electoral College votes. This windfall amounted to one-third of his total (304). Without it, he would have fallen 67 short of the 270 required to prevail.
Despite everything said about the 2016 election, insufficient attention has been paid to this basic fact. It means that while Trump technically achieved an Electoral College victory, he did so without genuinely receiving the support of the electorates in the states responsible for his Electoral College win. That is the opposite of what the architects of the Electoral College had in mind.
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In both President Trump's and President George W. Bush's elections, they won the electoral vote, but not the popular vote. How does the electoral college work? And why do we have it?
RELATED: https://youtu.be/6_gA766lT3c
From USA TODAY op-ed article (https://bit.ly/2pjIwFq):
Donald Trump amassed 101 Electoral College votes in states where he failed to win 50% of the popular vote. In each of these states, more voters voted for other candidates than for Trump, yet he received all the Electoral College votes. This windfall amounted to one-third of his total (304). Without it, he would have fallen 67 short of the 270 required to prevail.
Despite everything said about the 2016 election, insufficient attention has been paid to this basic fact. It means that while Trump technically achieved an Electoral College victory, he did so without genuinely receiving the support of the electorates in the states responsible for his Electoral College win. That is the opposite of what the architects of the Electoral College had in mind.
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- published: 29 Oct 2019
- views: 189646
3:42
US election: What is the electoral college and how does it work?
The most popular US presidential candidate could end up losing the election. Here is why.
READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2020/10/27/us-election-what-is-...
The most popular US presidential candidate could end up losing the election. Here is why.
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- published: 27 Oct 2020
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Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-your-vote-count-the-electoral-college-explained-christina-greer
You vote, but then what? Discover how your ind...
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-your-vote-count-the-electoral-college-explained-christina-greer
You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.
Lesson by Christina Greer, animation by Marked Animation.
https://wn.com/Does_Your_Vote_Count_The_Electoral_College_Explained_Christina_Greer
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-your-vote-count-the-electoral-college-explained-christina-greer
You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.
Lesson by Christina Greer, animation by Marked Animation.
- published: 01 Nov 2012
- views: 8282160
10:55
This is why we still have the Electoral College
The Electoral College is the system by which Americans elect their president every four years. When American voters go to the polls for a presidential election,...
The Electoral College is the system by which Americans elect their president every four years. When American voters go to the polls for a presidential election, they are actually voting for a slate of electors who have pledged to support a specific candidate. These electors cast their own votes, and the winner is elected to the presidency.
Two hundred years ago, the Framers incorporated the Electoral College into the United States Constitution, and to this day it remains one of the most controversial aspects of that document. But despite numerous attempts to reform or even abolish it, the Electoral College remains the mechanism by which Americans choose their president every four years. So why is it still around?
Alex Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling, Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, explores this subject in his latest book, "Why Do We Still Have The Electoral College?" The answer is not as straight forward as one might think, and in this video Professor Keyssar discusses the myriad reasons that we still follow with what he calls, "a process that does not conform to democratic principles the nation has publicly championed."
Behind the Book is a collaboration between the Office of Communications and Public Affairs and Library and Knowledge Services at Harvard Kennedy School. You can find past episodes of the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLYSLEw1Axd-iOf6gtpsTeh0RNHS7pChf
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Our mission is to improve public policy and public leadership across the United States and around the world so that people can lead safer, freer, and more prosperous lives. Harvard Kennedy School teaches current and future leaders the skills they need to effectively advance the public purpose in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Our renowned faculty and trailblazing research centers pioneer bold new ideas. And as the most international school at Harvard, we convene global leaders in the Forum, host visiting experts in the classroom, and attract a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff.
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The Electoral College is the system by which Americans elect their president every four years. When American voters go to the polls for a presidential election, they are actually voting for a slate of electors who have pledged to support a specific candidate. These electors cast their own votes, and the winner is elected to the presidency.
Two hundred years ago, the Framers incorporated the Electoral College into the United States Constitution, and to this day it remains one of the most controversial aspects of that document. But despite numerous attempts to reform or even abolish it, the Electoral College remains the mechanism by which Americans choose their president every four years. So why is it still around?
Alex Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling, Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, explores this subject in his latest book, "Why Do We Still Have The Electoral College?" The answer is not as straight forward as one might think, and in this video Professor Keyssar discusses the myriad reasons that we still follow with what he calls, "a process that does not conform to democratic principles the nation has publicly championed."
Behind the Book is a collaboration between the Office of Communications and Public Affairs and Library and Knowledge Services at Harvard Kennedy School. You can find past episodes of the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLYSLEw1Axd-iOf6gtpsTeh0RNHS7pChf
For more about Harvard Kennedy School, visit hks.harvard.edu.
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About Harvard Kennedy School:
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a graduate and professional school that brings together students, scholars, and practitioners who combine thought and action to make the world a better place.
Our mission is to improve public policy and public leadership across the United States and around the world so that people can lead safer, freer, and more prosperous lives. Harvard Kennedy School teaches current and future leaders the skills they need to effectively advance the public purpose in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Our renowned faculty and trailblazing research centers pioneer bold new ideas. And as the most international school at Harvard, we convene global leaders in the Forum, host visiting experts in the classroom, and attract a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff.
- published: 10 Sep 2020
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