Alexander Keyssar is an American historian and Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard University. His work focuses on the political history of the United States, particularly on suffrage and social reforms. Keyssar examines how political institutions and social norms evolve over time and how they impact the lives of ordinary people. His deep insights into the past offer valuable perspectives for understanding contemporary societal challenges.
The Electoral College has always been controversial. A compromise measure from day one, it has been a target of reformers in Congress since the early 1800s. Why has it persisted? Alexander Keyssar catalogs the many serious efforts to change the system, explains why they failed, and surveys the options for achieving a more democratic national vote.