for Gore and it appeared as if George W. Bush was going to win the popular vote, but lose in the Electoral College._The election of 2000 became the first presidential election since 1888 in which the winner of the popular vote would not win the electoral vote and take office as President. Pundits mentioned the election of 1876, in which the House or Representatives had to choose between competing slates of electors in an election that resulted in the winner, Rutherford B. Hayes, being known as "His Fraudlency" during his single term of office. Calls to abolish the Electoral College were once again heard.
In fact, the Electoral College has served its purpose under for more than 150 years (Hoffman 935). It has operated quietly, smoothly and effectively; the general public is hardly aware of its existence, other than at times lik
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