I usually avoid these loaded subjects but think of it this way. We elect stated and national congressmen/women to represent us in government. These people are supposed to be the direct representation of a % of the population. The electoral college is somewhat similar. They are representatives of a party based on votes by % of a certain population. Either can do what they want when it is time for them to vote. I can't remember which election it was in the last 20 years that it was talked about that IF the popular vote was by landslide for a candidate but that person lost the electoral representation the electoral college could still place a vote and elect the popular winner even if they were supposed to vote for the other guy.
So saying we should get rid of electoral college because we have better communication or voting system in place is just like saying we should have direct vote on all laws and do away with representatives. Senate and the House was made because it was impractical to have every citizen come to washington and vote on every bill.
I don't think the system is perfect and change isn't needed but that is part of being a US citizen.
I also won't state who I voted for because that is my right. (Not that either one that gets elected has much power to change internal law
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