The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
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The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
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Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
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Man with guns arrested near Trump rally, then released
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Irate Ridley held without catch: 'Got to get ball'
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The Electoral College keeps tyranny at bay
Democrats, including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, are questioning the Electoral College, arguing that it is undemocratic and prefer a pure democracy that elects the president by a national ...5 days ago -
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