Abolishing the electoral college has become a major goal for liberal politicians, but since its creation it has served as a fundamental part of the country’s political process. This week, Samantha sits down with Jarrett Stepman – a contributor at The Daily Signal and host of the podcast, “The Right Side of History.” Jarrett and Samantha discuss the history of the electoral college, some misunderstandings about it, why the national popular vote would go against the original intention of the electoral college, and much more.
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