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author: Eric Wagoner
date: '2000-10-27T02:15:12'
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title: A Kestrel's Nest repeat, from
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A Kestrel's Nest repeat, from September 9, 1999: 

> I've never really been interested in abolishing the electoral college, that quirky part of our presidential elections created by those men in powdered wigs. Now, more than ever, [after reading this article](http://www.avagara.com/e_c/reference/00012001.htm), I'm a firm supporter of the system. Of course, as the election draws near, this'll be a hot topic in the media. And now I'll be ready.

The original article has been AWOL for the better part of this year, but Jorn at [Robot Wisdom](http://www.robotwisdom.com) found it again. It really is the most eloquent argument for the electoral college that I've seen.