Is there any plausible argument in favor of the electoral college? (user search)
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  Is there any plausible argument in favor of the electoral college? (search mode)
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Mr. Morden
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« on: June 03, 2011, 08:14:20 PM »

Actually, a number of States have laws that require electors to vote as they pledged under penalty of law.

What if the winner of their state died after the election, but before the electors meet?  Do they have to vote for a dead guy?

And actually, does the constitution require that the electors vote for someone who's eligible to be president?  Thus, is it legal for an elector to vote for a dead guy?
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