Since the 2000 presidential election, the left has worked to undermine the legitimacy of the Electoral College, labeling it a relic of slavery. No doubt, if Donald Trump returns to the White House while losing the popular vote again, these attacks will be renewed with fervor. In fact, it has already begun as commentators denounce the undemocratic nature of the system. Last month, the New York Times published a piece that trashed the Constitution and claimed that the Electoral College’s sole purpose was to protect slavery. These criticisms are based on misconceptions and hostility towards the…
