Summary: The Electoral College puts a group of people between American voters and their choice for President, which has lead to some interesting quirks over our history. Some key framers thought it was a great idea, as Wilson said the same as popular vote with just 'one remove.' We discuss a few interesting points: Why there is no Popular Vote and never has been How, in addition to Al Gore, Samuel Tilden and his protege Grover Cleveland, one more 20th century candidate may have been cheated by the electoral college. The Electoral College has not been all bad, and the popular vote may not be all good.
