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\t\t Well, truth be told, Trump’s right, the way we choose our president is in fact rigged against democracy. \t <\/p>\n

Read more: National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, Electoral College, Reforming the Electoral College, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Brooklyn, Election Day in New York City, New York, State Legislatures, Popular Vote, One Person One Vote, Patrick Rosenstiel, National Popular Vote, Presidential Election 2016, New York News<\/p>\n

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