In Ocasio-Cortez’s own words:
“The Electoral College has a racial injustice breakdown. Due to severe racial disparities in certain states, the Electoral College effectively weighs white voters over voters of color, as opposed to a ‘one person, one vote’ system where all our votes are counted equally.”
A Closer Look at Left-Wing Opposition Against the Electoral College
As various Democrats come out against the Electoral College, Republicans are weighing in with their own takes. Ultimately, the majority of those on the right-wing view this newfound loathing for the Electoral College as sour grapes over 2016.
If the votes of the Electoral College swung in Clinton’s favor instead of Trump’s, would so many Democrats still oppose its existence? Conservatives have furthermore accused the left-wing of trying to change the rules of the game when it suits them.
Why Does the Electoral College Exist?
Understanding the reasoning behind the Electoral College is paramount, regardless of political affiliations. The reality is that if Ocasio-Cortez got her way, extremely large states would override votes in smaller states. This is why each state has precisely two senators in government, whereas House members depend upon the population which comprises a state.
