Electoral college reform

1.Reformation of the Electoral College would mean that in essence the grip of federalism would be loosened

1. The people would vote as citizens of the United States, not a a citizen of one state or another, but all under common ground and for one, larger, purpose.
2. The author believes its time to reform and readjust the Constitution for our changing times.
3. By arguing against the Electoral College, Al Gore, would change the campaign process. Campaigners would now consider every last vote, from anywhere and everywhere that they could possible obtain.
4. Those who argue in favor of the electoral college, claim that the devices for the 2000 election were the reasons for the unrealistic/unrealiable factor for the election.
5.  Critics say that the electoral college at it's "worst" can shift the outcome of an election.
6. Around 700 amendments have been proposed that would reform or abolish the Electoral College.
7. Abolishing the Electoral College would allow citizens to "reshape political institutions."
8. Dan Lazare argues that less power is given to the people by electoral college.
9.  Dan Lazare states that it should be abolished and that it is an undemocratic system which should by-pass in future elections.

Questions

1. Is abolishing the electoral college unconstitutional?
2. What are the chances of it being abolished?
3. What is the view of the general population on the electoral college?
4. Could the new president possibly reform it?
5. what are some influential pros and cons?

Thoughts

 

I believe that the electoral college should definitely be reformed and improved. I think is it  not very democratic because the citizens can not vote for the president directly. It is embarrassing because America is a "model" for democracy. Additionally, there are too many errors currently in the process and it is in a desperate state in need of improvements.