The Electoral College: Time for Reform or Its Abolition? with Professor Stephen Rolandi in Person or on Zoom

The Electoral College, established by Article II of the Constitution to elect the President and Vice President of the United States, is neither a school, nor a place but a process. The Founders created the Electoral College as a compromise between those who wanted the President elected by Congress, and those who favored direct election by the people. Most of the time, the winner of the popular vote also wins the Electoral College vote. Recently -- in 2000 and 2016 – this did not happen, and has prompted calls for the College’s abolition in favor direct election.

Stephen R. Rolandi is an Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Pace University and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice CUNY). An expert in public finance and public policy, he retired in 2015 after a distinguished career with the Federal Government and the State and City of New York. He holds Bachelor’s and MPA degrees from New York University, and is a frequent commentator on national, state, and local politics and issues.

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