The Electoral College system has proven a success for some, yet a disappointment for others. Many Americans are beginning to feel that this system is unfair and unjust, sometimes to the majority of the population. This previous election has proven just how many people are against this system. This system is so complex and complicated that it has a tendency to turn away voters because it makes them feel as if their votes do not count. It also causes the country to become more divided, thus causing a variety of problems to rise. This so-called ‘rigged’ system by some, does in fact have some positive aspects. First and foremost, it enhances the status of minority interest. It does this by ensuring that their votes count especially in a state
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For one, because it enhances the status of minority interest, it helps increase the chances of electing someone the majority did not want. Take this election for example, Mrs. Clinton received 62.5 million votes, versus Mr. Trump’s 61.2 million votes. Mr. Trump is certainly not a minority in terms of votes; however, Mrs. Clinton did in fact win the majority. Another negative aspect would be its influence and complexuality. The Electoral System does in deed turn voters away, and makes them feel like their votes do not count, as stated above. A majority of eligible voters, do not 100% understand the system, which causes more problems. Many Americans also dislike the fact that certain states receive more national attention than others. This is proven with battleground, larger states like Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Rarely, states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and many others are overlooked due to their number and accepted results that rarely change. When was the last time a state like Louisiana was blue? A long time ago, 1996. One of the biggest issues with this system is with the ‘electors’ themselves. After every presidential election, electors from each state get to vote for who their state will support. In most states, it goes to the electors and they have the choice for whom to vote for. Sometimes, the electors do NOT vote for whom the majority voted
For one, because it enhances the status of minority interest, it helps increase the chances of electing someone the majority did not want. Take this election for example, Mrs. Clinton received 62.5 million votes, versus Mr. Trump’s 61.2 million votes. Mr. Trump is certainly not a minority in terms of votes; however, Mrs. Clinton did in fact win the majority. Another negative aspect would be its influence and complexuality. The Electoral System does in deed turn voters away, and makes them feel like their votes do not count, as stated above. A majority of eligible voters, do not 100% understand the system, which causes more problems. Many Americans also dislike the fact that certain states receive more national attention than others. This is proven with battleground, larger states like Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Rarely, states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and many others are overlooked due to their number and accepted results that rarely change. When was the last time a state like Louisiana was blue? A long time ago, 1996. One of the biggest issues with this system is with the ‘electors’ themselves. After every presidential election, electors from each state get to vote for who their state will support. In most states, it goes to the electors and they have the choice for whom to vote for. Sometimes, the electors do NOT vote for whom the majority voted