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How does the electoral college work?
Applying America's convoluted presidential election method to Australia shows which states are red and blue and how the less popular candidate can still win.
Stephen Jeffery is a reporter for The Canberra Times
Applying America's convoluted presidential election method to Australia shows which states are red and blue and how the less popular candidate can still win.
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