text: There is pressure for run-off elections when no candidate wins a majority of the votes cast; that pressure, which of would greatly complicate the presidential election process, is reduced by the Electoral College, which invariably produces a clear winner. Democrats in Texas, and Reublicans in California. Thir vote no effect, they have less incentive to pay attention to the compaign than they would have if the president were picked by popular vote. But of course  no voter's vote swings a national election, about one-half the elegible American population did vote in 2012's election.    Should drivers be able to use their phones while driving? GPS, Instagram, Facebook, in other words distractions shouldn't be allowed while operating a 2 ton vehicle capable of killing someone and yourself within seconds. With a split second decision you could be dead or responsible for a death for a text message or a video or post something that would've been there later on.