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A comment on Romanian court annuls result of presidential election first round. Parent comment

Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by Terr_ on Saturday December 07, 2024 @04:30AM (#42348455)
I was never a fan of the Electoral College, but I grudgingly accepted the argument that it might be useful as a circuit-breaker where the Somber Elder Statesmen block a crazy-unqualified crook from gaining power.

That was before 2016. Given how it has failed at that--twice now--it provides no benefit to the nation, only democracy-harming costs.

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Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by Dalewyn on Saturday December 07, 2024 @08:51AM (#42349835)
You're disappointed because that's not what the Electoral College is for at all.

No, the purpose of the Electoral College is actually very simple: Guarantee States' sovereign rights for Presidential elections in a way that every State agrees (Congressional representation!), while maintaining the clear separation between Executive and Legislative branches.

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Re:Romanian court annuls result of presidential election fir... by barney54 on Saturday December 07, 2024 @11:00AM (#42350576)
How has the Electoral College failed twice?
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