Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?

Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?

Alexander Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy. An historian by training, he has specialized in the exploration of historical problems that have contemporary policy implications. His book, "The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States," was named the best book in U.S. history by both the American Historical Association and the Historical Society; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Award. Keyssar's latest book, entitled "Why Do We Still Have the Electoral College?", is published by Harvard University Press. Get a copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/fqFgufq Follow, rate, and hit the bell for more American history! Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/AmericanHistoryGazette?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Connect with American History Gazette on social media: https://linktr.ee/americanhistorygazette Email me for inquires: americanhistorygazette@gmail.com


0:00 Intro

0:38 The book

5:40 Electoral College

15:17 Constitutional Convention

28:22 Race

38:04 Female suffrage

39:35 Federal vs unitary government

45:50 Process of choosing delegates

50:55 Efforts for reform

1:03:10 2024 election

1:04:58 Future of democracy

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