This would effectively cut out the middle man of the Electoral College. However, one very real possibility to instituting direct democracy is the appearance of “regional, ideological, or special interest groups” (Turner Jr) that would be able to have a profound impact on presidential elections (Turner Jr).” These groups would be able to use their vast finances and resources to force their way in as presidential contenders, through any means they could. This is one of the exact situations the founding fathers wished to prevent by establishing the Electoral College. Would it truly be worth the destruction of the Electoral College to open the door to this kind of abuse of
This would effectively cut out the middle man of the Electoral College. However, one very real possibility to instituting direct democracy is the appearance of “regional, ideological, or special interest groups” (Turner Jr) that would be able to have a profound impact on presidential elections (Turner Jr).” These groups would be able to use their vast finances and resources to force their way in as presidential contenders, through any means they could. This is one of the exact situations the founding fathers wished to prevent by establishing the Electoral College. Would it truly be worth the destruction of the Electoral College to open the door to this kind of abuse of