The electoral college has been described many times as "affirmative action" for small poor states.
Once Kerry wins this year and Bush is gone, maybe the right wingers will agree to consider getting rid of it. Right now they can't even talk about it because it makes Bush look stupid.
Here is a great related idea from the extreme right wing "democratic" Senator who supports Bush:
Zell Miller, Georgia's maverick Democratic senator, says the nation ought to return to having senators appointed by legislatures rather than elected by voters.
http://www.athensnewspapers.com/stor...40429066.shtml
