[justshutupandtakeit]

That is an interesting quote. My only contention is that however the legislatures decide (lottery, fistfight, duel would all be constitutional as far as I understand) to appoint the Electors those Electors must hold an Election to decide who to vote for. Even a three person Election. That is why the Electors are called Electors.

[4CJ]

... to appoint the Electors those Electors must hold an Election to decide who to vote for.

Sorry for the delay. I do agree that according to the Constitution Presidential electors must be chosen, and that they must meet on a given day to cast their ballots for the new chief executive. But nowhere is there a constutitional requirement that the electors "choose" from a collective pool of candidates. Some might consider this to be some deep, dark conspiracy with some sinister purpose, but it is what the founders gave us - the electors are free to choose whomever they so desire - as directed by their respective state constitutions and laws.