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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« on: September 09, 2008, 05:10:12 PM »
Quote from: ޒަހަރު) زَهَـرْ) on September 09, 2008, 05:07:53 PM
Quote from: Franzl on September 09, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Quote from: ޒަހަރު) زَهَـرْ) on September 09, 2008, 05:00:02 PM
What we should do is give ballot access ot any candidate who gets an endorsement from enough Congressmen, like they do in France.

I don't really want to give them that power...

It'd force smaller parties to focus on Congress, thus keeping the incumbents honest.

Actually, in France, you need a certain number of endorsements (500?) from any elected official, including mayors and members of the General and Regional Assemblies. Minor parties without MPs can still run a candidate.
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