[Stosh]

Thanks - very interesting.

So, in principle, a couple of rogue members of the Electoral College could cast votes for someone not even on the national ballot, generate a tie in the Electoral College, and set up that individual for election by the tie-breaking procedure in the House (all while ticking off most of the country, I guess).

I’m not figuring on that happening, mind you, but it might make for an entertaining political novel, especially among those who enjoy a good conspiracy theory.

[kevkrom]

So, in principle, a couple of rogue members of the Electoral College could cast votes for someone not even on the national ballot, generate a tie in the Electoral College, and set up that individual for election by the tie-breaking procedure in the House (all while ticking off most of the country, I guess).

Yes. And technically it doesn't have to be a tie, as long as no one gains over 50% of the total vote (i.e., 270 EV). It could be something like 269-268-1 and still fall to the House, even though one candidate does have a plurality.