Why the Electoral College and Not Popular Vote

The Electoral College has been questioned from the creation of the Constitution. The Federalists argued for it and we continue to debate it today. It is definitely a conversation worth having. Senator Elizabeth Warren has advocated doing away with it, but The Sons of History think she may be advocating an impossibility and something that would be worse than the current system. The Founding Fathers knew the system wasn't perfect and nothing could ever be, but as Benjamin Franklin said, it is as close to perfect as he had ever witnessed. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the Electoral College, Majority Rule, Ancient Greece, and modern America. They also recommend their book and movie selections. Here are some resources for further reading and research: Federalist Paper #8 Federalist Paper #9 Federalist Paper #10 Federalist Paper #22 Federalist Paper #55 Heritage Foundation Voter Fraud List