Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

The Framers' embrace of the Electoral College not based on disdain for democracy

The Framers of the Constitution seriously considered adoption of a direct popular vote for the election of the president until objections exposed the likelihood that lack of communication, transportation and adequate knowledge of candidates would hobble the ability of Americans to make a reasoned and informed choice. Some feared that voters would not be familiar with national leaders and would ref...

 
 
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