![]() In Let the People Pick the President, New York Times editorial board member Jesse Wegman makes a powerful case for abolishing the antiquated and antidemocratic Electoral College, and choosing presidents based on a national popular vote. ![]() ![]() The message from the American people is clear: we need major reform, and we need it now. Political passions are already high, and they will reach a boiling point as we enter the 2020 race. Two of the last five elections were won by candidates who lost the popular vote, calling the integrity of the entire electoral system into question. "A radical spirit of change has overtaken American politics, making once-unthinkable reforms-like abolishing the Electoral College-seem possible. ![]()
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