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What’s the Deal with Delegates?

Today’s question: What’s the deal with delegates? Tune in to this week's "How To Vote In America" episode for delegate math 101. NOTE: Hey folks, we're taking a pause from this podcast to focus on our coronavirus coverage. We will continue the series as soon as we can and will le ...  Show more

Where Did the Primary Process Come From?

Elections are flawed. We’ve seen this time again throughout history. There’s no such thing as a perfect democracy, but the founding fathers decided a system of government where voters elect officials to represent their interests was the best option. Preventing the unchecked power ...  Show more

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