Yes, I do believe that the electoral college is a valid way to elect the president. The electoral college keeps everything equal, and everything nice and organized. Every state has an equal part in the election. The electoral college has very little flaws, and even if the candidates don't get 270 votes, there is a backup plan to ensure the president is chosen correctly.
The electoral college is also very good because it keeps our country as a whole, not just the states. This forces the candidates to campaign across the country and focus on many states, not just the large ones with the most people. No state is left out and left behind in the dust and forgotten about. Almost everyone is educated now, so every person will make a good, well thought-out educated vote on the candidate they would like to be elected. The electoral college also contributes to the political stability of the nation by encouraging a two-party system. This is why I think the electoral college is a valid way to elect the president in current times, as well as in the past.
Recently, in 2000 with the election of George Bush and Albert Gore Jr., George Bush won the election with less popular votes. Even though Albert Gore Jr. got more votes in popularity, George Bush won the election because he had more electoral votes. Albert Gore Jr. had 48.38% of the popular votes, and George Bush only had 47.87% of the votes. Albert Gore Jr. had almost a million more votes than George Bush. It was incredibly close. However, when it came to the electoral votes, George Bush had 271 votes and Albert Gore Jr. had 266 votes. Following the rules of the electoral college, George Bush was elected for president.
The electoral college makes sure that the best candidate is chosen to lead America. It balances out the states and makes the candidates campaign across America, and not just the large states.
The electoral college is also very good because it keeps our country as a whole, not just the states. This forces the candidates to campaign across the country and focus on many states, not just the large ones with the most people. No state is left out and left behind in the dust and forgotten about. Almost everyone is educated now, so every person will make a good, well thought-out educated vote on the candidate they would like to be elected. The electoral college also contributes to the political stability of the nation by encouraging a two-party system. This is why I think the electoral college is a valid way to elect the president in current times, as well as in the past.
Recently, in 2000 with the election of George Bush and Albert Gore Jr., George Bush won the election with less popular votes. Even though Albert Gore Jr. got more votes in popularity, George Bush won the election because he had more electoral votes. Albert Gore Jr. had 48.38% of the popular votes, and George Bush only had 47.87% of the votes. Albert Gore Jr. had almost a million more votes than George Bush. It was incredibly close. However, when it came to the electoral votes, George Bush had 271 votes and Albert Gore Jr. had 266 votes. Following the rules of the electoral college, George Bush was elected for president.
The electoral college makes sure that the best candidate is chosen to lead America. It balances out the states and makes the candidates campaign across America, and not just the large states.
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