[Just another Joe]

The electoral college can disregard the popular vote, if they so desire.

[DManA]

Theoretically. But only the most thoroughly reliable democrats and republicans get appointed.

[orchid]

Theoretically, each congressional district elects an elector. This elector is pledged to a candidate. However, the wishes of voters in a district are negated if a plurality of voters statewide vote for a candidate’s electors whom they have not chosen. I feel that the “unit rule” is unconstitutional since it nullifies the idea of “one man, one vote.” If I remember, only two states have apportioned electors (Maine and Nebraska???).

[The Antiyuppie]

“The electoral college can disregard the popular vote, if they so desire.”

I do remember reading the reason why in grade school, but, of course, it was actually mentioned in the textbooks then.