Electoral Vote Paradox
A deep dive into the electoral vote conundrum reveals that the unpledged electors in Alabama received more votes than the pledged electors for Kennedy, leading to a perplexing situation where the top vote-getter, Byrd, is credited with zero popular votes. Adjusting the numbers suggests that Kennedy's vote total in Alabama should be significantly lower, indicating that the closest election in history was even tighter than previously thought. This analysis highlights the complexities of the electoral system and its impact on the perceived outcomes of elections.In this clip
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