2016-11-11

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CGP Grey

The Trouble with The Electoral College: /youtube/video/7wC42HgLA4k

How the Electoral College Works: /youtube/video/OUS9mM8Xbbw

This vlog is a bit of a mess, but as the saying goes: "I would have written a shorter letter if I had more time." I needed to make this and upload this so I could stop thinking about it for now. Some day I will re-do "The Trouble With The Electoral College" video, but for now this is my mini update on why the Electoral College is a friend to no one.

And in case you wondering, this is my official position as for as the elections of individuals goes, now and forever: https://twitter.com/cgpgrey/status/796246936072261634

P.S. Way to go, Maine! http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2016/11/10/maine-became-the-first-state-in-the-country-to-pass-ranked-choice-voting

:: Sigh :: Illinois is colored wrong on the map.