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To: tejek who wrote (127611)	11/8/2000 1:27:55 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570761

There is another reason for the Electoral College besides trying to even out the voting power between the larger vs smaller states. But I can't remember the reason... I believe it was that the popular vote wasn't completely trusted and the writers of the constitution thought that the electors could vote for someone else if the people had made a really stupid choice. Tim

To: tejek who wrote (127611)	11/8/2000 2:07:29 PM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570761

Ted, There is another reason for the Electoral College besides trying to even out the voting power between the larger vs smaller states. But I can't remember the reason... It is for geeks like us with spreadsheets models to have some fun on the election day. Joe

To: tejek who wrote (127611)	11/9/2000 9:43:25 AM
From: mauser96	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1570761

There is another reason for an electoral college. It may cut down on the impact of cheating. Stuffing the ballot boxes can only effect the outcome of one state. If that state turns out to be important and close, it's a lot easier to scrutinize than trying to look closely at every polling spot in the country. And yes, ballot dirty tricks still go on, especially in those large cities where old time political machines are at work. Memphis and Chicago are examples that come to mind. Politically, the chances of passing a constitutional amendment doing away with the present system are probably nil at this time.