Five Common Misconceptions About the Electoral College

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Nice article about common misconceptions of the founders’ thoughts about the electoral college.
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There were other considerations. In those times it was next to impossible for the common folk to travel large distances to participate in the elections directly (especially on a weekday!) - hence the representatives - the electors. This problem does not exist today. The electoral college is long overdue to be abolished. The concept of “one man”, “one vote” is easy to achieve today.
 
I’m good with the Electoral College, but I’d be willing to hear arguments about repealing the 17th Amendment, and resuming State Legislators’ appointment of Senators to represent the interests of their states in Congress, rather than having them up for a popular vote, as with the House. 😛
 
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In those times it was next to impossible for the common folk to travel large distances to participate in the elections directly (especially on a weekday!) - hence the representatives - the electors.
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I am not sure why this would be an issue. People would vote for President in the same polling station that they use to vote for other matters.
 
True, but there is a difference. The vote must be synchronized in the global election. In the locals it is not that important.
 
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