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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany
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This one isn't really all that simple. The Express got a couple of things wrong. Not surprising really, given that I don't think anyone understands the intricacies of US politics. Well, maybe God does. That's probably why US politicians rely on him so much.
First, the Electoral College is not a loophole. Loopholes are usually, perhaps always, tiny flaws or "openings" in legislation that someone with expensive enough lawyers can exploit. Loopholes can also be closed. This one can't be closed. And it was not an accident that it is there. The founding fathers put it there on purpose and, in the American system, it has the same degree of sanctity as the Constitution. It is part of a system of checks and balances by which the Founding Fathers attempted, and failed, albeit gloriously, to create a perfect democracy.
Second, the article refers to the College going against the popular vote. If in the very unlikely circumstance that they do something that has never been done before, they will be going with the popular vote which Clinton won, as did Al Gore.
Whatever. It ain't gonna happen.