When Politicians Invoke the Founding Fathers, Remember This
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Another fantastic read for the weekend. Jamelle Bouie takes on an issue that has driven me more and more crazy over the past few years. Right-wing Republicans are convinced that they, and they alone, have direct insight into the minds of the Founders who – surprise! – were unanimously in favor of whatever Republicans in 2024 think serves their own best interests.
Dump the College, and let the election of the President be no different than a Congressional election. It is a simple solution to a travesty where anonymous electors override the popular vote and literally elect a “loser.”
“They cannot justify the choices we make while we navigate our world.”