Ep. 125 - Why We Need the Electoral College with Tara Ross
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
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Today begins a 2 part series on the Electoral College, and the way in which the President of the United States is elected. Tara Ross is a nationally recognized author and expert on the electoral college, and her recent book, “Why We Need the Electoral College” provides a justification and defense of the electoral college system. Today’s interview covers:
- Some of the mechanics of a presidential election
- Responses to some common criticisms of the electoral college
- Comparisons between the electoral college and other electoral systems, both internationally and within the United States
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- Some of the mechanics of a presidential election
- Responses to some common criticisms of the electoral college
- Comparisons between the electoral college and other electoral systems, both internationally and within the United States
Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe
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