The 'Hamilton Electors'

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 30, 2016

Kyle Cheney, reporter for POLITICO’s Campaign Pro, talks about the group calling themselves “Hamilton Electors” after Alexander Hamilton’s view that the Electoral College could operate independently of the states’ popular votes.  He’s joined by Polly Baca, former Colorado State Senator and current Colorado Elector. 

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