It occured to me that the Electoral College was created to safeguard against a charismatic charlatan being elected directly by the popular vote. It seems a little unnecessary if the Electoral College does nothing but parrot the popular vote.
cha-ris-ma a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure.
char-la-tan one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability.
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