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how is it possible that the electoral votes of just a few small states can determine the outcome of a close presidential election
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how is it possible that the electoral votes of just a few small states can determine the outcome of a close presidential election

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since in the US we use electoral votes opposed to popularity votes, even small states with few representatives can sway the election bc if its a close election it wouldnt take many votes to have one canidate win

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the type of power they hold over other states
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