DOES THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE HAVE VALUE FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC TODAY?

On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from noon to 1:30 PM, the League of Women Voters/Grand Traverse Area will present Dr. John Zachman who will discuss the Electoral College and it’s relevancy today. He will give a historical perspective and answer questions such as: what is the Electoral College; why does it persist; and what efforts exist to abolish or modify it.

Dr. Zachman received his B.A. from MSU in Justice, Morality, and Constitutional Democracy and his M.A. from Duke University in Political Science, and his PH.D. from Duke University with a dissertation on John Stuart Mill’s Political Philosophy.  He is an instructor of political science and philosophy at NMC and lives in Leelanau County with his wife and 4 children.

This League of Women Voters/Grand Traverse Area broadcast can be viewed on the Traverse Area Community Media Facebook page, on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82830270222                                         or on Community TV Channel 189 (with Spectrum cable). Questions can be asked on Zoom or in the Facebook comments.  For those that are unable to tune into the live event, a recording will be available at the TACM website (www.TACM.tv).   More information can be found on the League of Women Voters/Grand Traverse Area website: LWVGTA.org.   Anne Magoun will moderate the program.

The League of Women Voters is a national, non-partisan organization. The League does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties, but it does work to obtain and to distribute information to the public about candidates and their views. The League promotes the informal and active participation of all citizens in government; it works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and it influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

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