In any case, the most cogent argument against just about every proposal to reform or eliminate the Electoral College is that each would require the nationalization of our election laws.   That would be a major change in the way we conduct our democracy, with all sorts of unexpected consequences.  Right now, strictly or legally speaking, there is no national “popular vote,” but only fifty state results that are unofficially aggregated by the media.  All in all, we don’t have enough evidence that the Electoral College is broke enough to need fixing.

The electoral college emphasizing the role of states, and abolishing it would weaken federalism. This system reinforces the division and sharing of powers between the states and the national government. Without it the national government would have much greater power over the state governments, and the voice of the people would be quieter.  The electoral college is essential to preserving the power of individuals through their state.

Additionally, the Electoral College helps reinforce stable institutions that are essential for maintaining a political regime and preserving a free society