>>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
Tamar,
I believe that is correct. Some wanted to avoid mob rule and some thought man was ruled by his 'better angels'.
My guess would be that Jefferson wanted direct elections and Madison wanted Congress to choose...
Best,
DD
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