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[–]mongre 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

What I don't understand is how hijacking the popular vote resulted in any change in the electoral college vote, which is used to determine the next president.

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It puts subtle pressure on certain officials. Those who place the idea of democracy above law, and want to act moral, may start taking suggestions from the winner of a popular vote instead of following their official orders.