Senator Boxer wants to abolish Electoral College after Trump victory
‘A Democratic US senator has brought in legislation to abolish Electoral College following the surprise victory of Republican Donald Trump in last week’s presidential election.
Senator Barbara Boxer introduced the bill on Tuesday amid calls for reform after Trump clobbered Democratic Hillary Clinton on November 8.
“This is the only office in the land where you can get more votes and still lose the presidency,” Boxer said.
Electoral College, a system established by Article Two of the Constitution, ultimately decides the presidential election, not the popular vote.’
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