I have to admit, I’m lost. I’ve always had a hard time understanding the benefits of the electoral college. Can someone explain in simple terms, why this would be a bad thing and how it would lead to more chance of corruption?
Biggest advantage - it isolates voter fraud.
Second advantage - presidents have to be president of small states instead of just two or three of the most populated.
Current system: No matter how corrupt the machine is in Philly, it can only change the election outcome in PA.
Future System: Possible corruption in Philly, Chicago and New York dictates the result of a national election.
If its a close election, you need to recount THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. That’s a huge huge task and a huge huge mess.