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Originally Posted by swim
The electoral college is flawed but a popular vote system has its flaws too. It wouldn't really be better or worse, it would just change strategy. An overhaul in the primary system would have just as big impact in American politics. If you look at the margins that Romney won in the states that he won it puts D's at an advantage.
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What do you feel would be the flaws of simply having a popular vote? The way I see it, it would give everyone an equal voice and also make third party candidates more viable. Both of those seem like positives to me.