The electoral college was designed to balance democracy and federalism. Does it still serve that purpose? In this episode of POLICYbrief, Tara Ross and John Koza debate the merits and failings of the Electoral College. Should the U.S. keep the electoral system it has? Should the system be changed or abolished?
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Learn more about Tara Ross:
https://www.taraross.com/
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Learn more about John Koza:
https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/about
Follow National Popular Vote on Twitter: @NatlPopularVote
https://twitter.com/natlpopularvote?lang=en
Related Links:
What is the Electoral College?
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.html
Does Your Vote Count? The Electoral College Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468
Do You Understand the Electoral College?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6s7jB6-GoU
What It Is - Why It’s Needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0rOKo9BWEU
The National Popular Vote Plan
https://fedsoc.org/events/the-national-popular-vote-plan
Differing views:
Is the Electoral College Still Relevant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sKRpnJQW08
The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXnjGD7j2B0
Necessary and Proper No.48: The Electoral College
https://fedsoc.org/commentary/podcasts/necessary-proper-episode-48-the-electoral-college
Facts Support National Popular Vote
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/460425-facts-support-national-popular-vote
Why Republicans Should Get Behind the National Popular Vote, Too
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/08/28/gop-national-popular-vote-227915
In Defense of the Electoral College
https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/in-defense-of-the-electoral-college
