The Electoral College was created with the intent of giving all states, and therefore their citizens, an equal say in the nation’s matters, regardless of state size. The Electoral College was initially created by the 13 colonies, as they wished to vest power in themselves without influence or control by a central government. At the time of its creation, the nation struggled with a distrust of large government and the desire among its citizens to fairly elect a president. The Electoral College was seen as a compromise that promoted democracy while still allowing the government to function.
www.reference.com/government-politics/purpose-electoral-college-c9f12a8548d434ee
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… time that “candidates” start UNDERSTANDING the government of the USA! …
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… AND! … CITIZENS better get up to speed too! and VOTE OUT those who do not support it! …
h/t wisconsin