>>Good information, thanks Bruce. I need to take some time ( if I could find some :-) ) and study this both historically and contemporary.
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>According to today's paper (which probably means according to the AP <g>), the Electoral College was a compromise between those wanted Congress to choose the president and those who wanted a direct popular election. If I get a minute, I may pull down my copy of "Miracle at Philadelphia" (assuming I haven't loaned it out) and see if I can find some of the discussion on the topic.
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>Tamar

That would be interesting Tamar. I need to set aside some time to study these issues so I can come to a rational, logical and constitutional conclusion on them ... not that my lone opinion will matter or have any affect on the issue. :-) But at least I'll have a clear conscience about giving it full consideration and coming to a reasonable conclusion in good faith.