• fine_sandy_bottom@lemmy.federate.cc
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    2 months ago

    There are 2 important factors.

    1. Very few people are doing their research and making a logical decision about who will best represent their interests. They will just vote for whoever their friends vote for.

    2. The way the president is elected through the electoral college means that a few states are over represented. IDK the numbers but for example, it might be possible to become president with as few as 40% of the votes.