Ever wonder why we still have, and if we even need, the electoral college? Yeah, bro-us too. Join Jen and Carolyn as we discuss the racist origins of the electoral college, as well as the ways in which the current system is manipulated in order to favor a specific party (we’re looking at you, Republicans). We’ll try to answer the big question that so many Americans have-is this antiquated system still even necessary?
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