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		irrational on Nov 9, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Donald Trump Is Elected President Maybe after this we can get rid of the electoral college and move to popular vote? That's a joke of course. Politicians would never vote it through.

tcoppi on Nov 9, 2016 [–]

You don't need (federal-level) politicians to change this! The constitution is a wonderful thing. There is a process for amending it that bypasses Washington completely. Maybe we should put it on the table.

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