Why Did the United States Keep the Electoral College?

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The Electoral College was debated during the framing of the U.S. Constitution, and the system has continued to draw criticism because a candidate can win the presidency without winning the national popular vote. I’m trying to understand the original political calculations, rather than only the modern arguments for or against it.

What concerns or compromises shaped the Electoral College debate at the Constitutional Convention, and how much did the system reflect disagreement over how states and voters should share influence?

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