text: In paragraph 11, the author talks about the 2000 fiasco. Although he makes some good points about the legitimacy of the Electoral College, some points can be made about the popular vote as well. Many people in the popular vote can choose their vote based on things that don't relate to the campaign, and some people running for president depend on it. They will spend their time trashing the opposing candidate which will cause the voter to think "This president says that the other is bad and I believe them, so i will vote on the person that told me so". This is just one example of how just like the Electoral College, the popular vote can be illegitimate as well.