Step 6: Collaborative Brief

Step 6: Collaborative Brief


We will begin with our own opinions of the issue. After stating these, we will use a similar thesis to find a way to mediate the topic. Next we will point out flaws of our chosen sides. We will both conclude that the popular vote is not a good idea and that splitting electoral votes yields a truer depiction of the peoples vote.
Thesis: After looking at both sides of this argument, the best way to compromise the two is institute a divide vote system where not all Electoral College votes go to one candidate.
Reason 1: Electoral College needs Reform
Evidence: the four elections that did not show the true peoples vote
Reason 2: Popular vote is too difficult
Evidence 2: Recounts are tough, allow for third parties
Reason 3: Negates faithless electors
Evidence: They no longer exist.
Reason 4: Maine and Nebraska have good systems already in place
Evidence 4: RESEARCH!
Conclusion: Electoral College needs reform; it’s old and has produced the wrong winner on multiple accounts. With a greater attentive public, the electors of the Electoral College are unnecessary. Look into proportional vote or district popular votes. District popular voting has the best potential. This only works when all states participate.