Why do we Still have the Electoral College?

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why we still have, and if we even need, the electoral college? Yeah, bro-us too. Join Jen and Carolyn as we discuss the racist origins of the electoral college, as well as the ways in which the current system is manipulated in order to favor a specific party (we’re looking at you, Republicans). We’ll try to answer the big question that so many Americans have-is this antiquated system still even necessary? Electoral College | Definition, Map, History, Votes, & Facts | BritannicaWhat is the Electoral College? | National ArchivesExplainer-Key Facts About the Electoral College and the 2024 US Presidential RaceThe Electoral College’s Racist Origins | Brennan Center for JusticeWhy Should We Fix the Electoral College? It's Racist, Experts SayThe National Popular Vote, Explained | Brennan Center for JusticeIt's time to abolish the Electoral College2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump | TruthoutConservative and Liberal Brains Might Have Some Real Differences | Scientific AmericanThe Neuroscience Can Explain Why Voting is Driven by Emotion-The ConversationThe Myth of the Irrational Voter-Psychology TodayPew Research Political Topography QuizCurrent Understanding of Microaggression: Impact on Individuals and Society-APSFrequently Asked Questions | National Archives