My response:
I have seen a lot of dissent about the electoral college. Many think that elections should be determined by popular vote alone. However, I think that the general populace has proven that it isn't willing to put in the time required to study each candidate and the issues thoroughly enough to make a good decision. The general public is very easily swayed by media and pressure from others. For the presidential election, the electoral college is an attempt to compromise between general election and representatives electing the president. However the electors in the electoral college nearly always vote according to party lines since they are largely chosen by political party. I honestly feel okay about the technical way our elections are run because I think that they do strike a needed balance. I wish however that it were more clear or publicized widely who the electors are and how they were determined to be in that position. I also wish there were more propositions and referendums on big issues.
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