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After Trump Win, Renewed Questions About Electoral College

Should America elect its presidents by a straightforward popular vote?

11/14/2016 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

After Trump Win, Renewed Questions About Electoral College

Clip: 11/14/2016 | 10m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Should America elect its presidents by a straightforward popular vote?

Joining Chicago Tonight to discuss the election outcome, the history and function of the Electoral College, and the arguments for and against it are Wayne Steger of DePaul University; and Juan Perea of Loyola University Chicago.

11/14/2016 | Rating NR

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