2023-06-05 02:09:49
In 54 of the 59 total elections held so far (about 91 percent), the winner of the national popular vote has also carried the Electoral College vote. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-1-6) Author
2023-06-05 02:57:40
This tweet is factually correct, and no note is needed. Indeed, 2 of the 6 presidential elections this century have resulted in the election of the candidate who lost the popular vote. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-0-6) Author
2023-06-05 10:48:18
The electoral college prevents small states from being overrun by large populations- ie the east and west coasts. If we allowed a popular vote, the Midwest would have no reason to vote in the presidential election. [Link] The Pros and Cons of the Electoral College smartasset.com/insights/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-electoral-college via @SmartAsset NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-4) Author