EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026
Defending the Electoral College: Why Our Republic Needs It
Sam Cardwell from Mountain States Policy Center explains why the Electoral College protects smaller states from urban dominance and preserves our federal republic. With 19 states joining the National Popular Vote Compact, he argues this constitutional system prevents candidates from campaigning only in the top 20 most populous cities while ensuring states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana maintain meaningful representation in presidential elections. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/ #ElectoralCollege #Politics #Constitution #FederalRepublic #StateRights #MountainStatesPolicy #PopularVote #Democracy #Idaho #Wyoming
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Sam Cardwell from Mountain States Policy Center explains why the Electoral College protects smaller states from urban dominance and preserves our federal republic. With 19 states joining the National Popular Vote Compact, he argues this constitutional system prevents candidates from campaigning only in the top 20 most populous cities while ensuring states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana maintain meaningful representation in presidential elections. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-the-electoral-college-remains-vital-for-our-republic/ #ElectoralCollege #Politics #Constitution #FederalRepublic #StateRights #MountainStatesPolicy #PopularVote #Democracy #Idaho #Wyoming
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