The American electoral system is the most sophisticated system that civilized men could ever come up with. |
The EC basically tells both parties:
A - If you only cater to either the rich or poor, you will lose.
B - If you only cater to the countryside or cities, you will lose.
C - If you don't attempt to appease all Americans, you will lose.
The Founding Fathers were practically political geniuses for their time.