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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat
its a relic of the 18th century. In an age when the horse was the fastest means of transport and letters the only means of communication, you needed a system that would have the time required to work, considering also how big the U.S.A. was, even in 1787.
The dates were also, as I recall, chosen so has not to interfere with farm work. Since almost all voters lived on farms, they had to be able to assemble at a convenient time. Early November was a time after most crops had been harvested and before winter set in.
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Interesting. Has there ever been real debate about changing this a bit old fashioned method into direct popular vote or somekind of hybrid?
Edited, read reason.
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Last edited by kraznyi_oktjabr; 11-09-16 at 04:02 PM.
Reason: Decided to remove self quote, look instead to 2016 election thread
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