[edsheppa]

The small states that benefit from the Electoral College will never vote to abolish it.

I'm not as pessimistic. If it were part of a populist reform package to "take back our government" they might.

[Paleo Conservative]

I'm not as pessimistic.

I'm not pessimistic. I'm optimistic. The self-interest of the smaller states will safeguard against repeal of the Electoral College. There may be some sort of reform of it, but I seriously doubt there will be direct election of the President.