What does the US Electoral College actually do? | Inside Story
As many as 150 million votes are expected to be cast in this year's U-S presidential election. But the votes that really count will belong to just 538 people: the presidential electors. That's who voters are really choosing when they tick a box for Donald Trump or Joe Biden. It's a system that's unique - and often confusing for outsiders. Is the institution from the 1780's still fit-for-purpose in the 21st century? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Kesha Ram - Democratic elector candidate in Vermont Jennifer Victor - George Mason University Jim Wass - Republican Elector Candidate in Maryland - Subscribe to our channel: aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #US #US2020 #USElection #InsideStory
