Last I checked the electoral vote is what determines POTUS. Popular vote is not in line with our Republic and would undermine the very bedrock on which it is established. We are United “states”. each of which has a legitimate “vote” for POTUS. Popular vote would let populous liberal city centers... NY and LA... pick our President. The Electoral College protects States Rights.
(In a mechanical, robotic voice) CODE WORD ALERT! CODE WORD ALERT! STATES RIGHTS- RACIST! STATES RIGHTS- RACIST! STATES RIGHTS- RACIST!