Sellers letter: Electoral College
The more I think about the outcome of the past election, the angrier I become. Why? Because my vote, along with those of the majority of American voters, didn’t count. “The Donald” didn’t win the election; he lost the popular vote by many thousands of votes. The Electoral College elected him. I know that this isn’t the first time that well-qualified candidates have lost because of the doings of the Electoral College, but it’s time for a change. It was enacted in 1787 and is no longer valid. I urge everyone to Google the Electoral College or go to the library and research it.
I’m 88 years old and I think of a reasonably sound mind and won’t be voting in too many more presidential elections, but I hope Congress will put this on the front burner during the next session or two and try to abolish the Electoral College. My husband and I are nonpartisan and vote for the person, not strictly for the party. If they show concern for the environment and education, they have our votes.
Sally Sellers, Boise
This story was originally published November 24, 2017 at 3:28 PM with the headline "Sellers letter: Electoral College."