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The electoral college was put into effect so that small states (like NH) could have a say in the Presidential election. We are not a democracy as every democracy in history has failed. The founding fathers intentionally steered clear of a democracy. We are a Republic. The electoral college was put into effect for the same reason that each state has two Senators and for the Commerce Clause, so that no large state can trample a small state. Getting rid of the electoral college would render the…See More

When all is said and done, it's the Electoral College vote -- not the popular vote -- that decides the presidency. Some states are considering legislation that essentially bypasses the Electoral College. Should New Hampshire join in?See More