Cenk Uygur
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The Electoral College May Strike Again... | Election Day Coverage 2016
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2:10Now PlayingEven if it doesn't make the difference in 2016, the electoral college is horrible and antiquated. Progressives need to fight this antidemocratic system and abolish it. Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola, and Alonzo Bodden, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
"...There is. The electoral college.
If they choose, state legislators can appoint presidential electors themselves this November, rather than leaving the matter of apportioning electoral college votes by popular vote. Then, via their chosen electors, legislatures could elect any presidential candidate they prefer.
Remember, Americans don’t directly elect the president. The electoral college does: Slates of electors pledged to support presidential and vice presidential candidates are voted upon in each state every four years. Each state, and the District of Columbia, is apportioned at least three of the 538 electors, allocated by the total number of U.S. senators and House members each state has.
In December, these electors will gather in their respective states and cast votes for president and vice president. And in January, Congress counts these votes, determines if a candidate has achieved a majority — at least 270 votes — and then certifies a winner."*
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Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola
Cast: Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola
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