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By Dan Merica
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The 2016 Presidential election brings to mind once again the issue of whether the Electoral College is an institution whose time has passed. All that is needed is the popular vote. One Person, One Vote. It’s the principle that all citizens, regardless of where they reside in a state, are entitled to equal legislative representation.
Hillary Clinton told CNN on Wednesday that it is time to abolish the Electoral College, part of a sweeping interview where the former Democratic nominee sought to explain why she lost the 2016 election.
"I think it needs to be eliminated," Clinton said of the Electoral College. "I'd like to see us move beyond it, yes."
“While we resist Donald Trump, we also need to make sure our democracy doesn't ever again elect a candidate who loses the popular vote. We must abolish the electoral college. Already 10 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to reform the system, but we need more to join. Help spread the word,” -- Robert Reich
