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Did Trump try to fire Mueller?
(02-05-2018, 11:34 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Because, they electoral system was set up to take into account high populous States like New York and California.  The rest of the Nation matters.

Put that shit on a T-shirt...

This modern misconception makes sense if you believe that the way the electoral college works today was how it worked in 1788. 

The worry about Virginia (the biggest state) dominating the vote wasn't really the major concern. They prevented electors (before the 12th Amendment) from casting two votes for someone in their home state. The use of electors tied to representation was to appease slave states that benefitted from this system thanks to the 3/5th's compromise. 

Also, in the original system you voted for electors not candidates. The original system had electors assigned at the state's choosing. Some states tied them to districts, some tied them to the winner of the state's popular vote, and some assigned some to be chosen by the legislature. These electors mostly stated their support of a candidate, but were free to choose whoever they wanted. There was no concern for the will of the people. Electors existed to ensure that only a qualified individual was elected. 
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Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - GMDino - 01-26-2018, 06:02 PM
RE: Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - Dill - 01-26-2018, 06:43 PM
RE: Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - Dill - 01-26-2018, 06:47 PM
RE: Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - Dill - 01-29-2018, 12:13 PM
RE: Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - Dill - 01-29-2018, 11:46 AM
RE: Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - Au165 - 02-02-2018, 12:04 PM
RE: Did Trump try to fire Mueller? - BmorePat87 - 02-06-2018, 09:50 AM

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