53% of Americans support nixing Electoral College: Poll

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A majority of Americans support transitioning away from the Electoral College system in favor of a national popular vote, according to a new poll.

An NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Monday finds that 53% of those surveyed said they support electing presidents by popular vote as opposed to 43% of respondents who said they prefer sticking with the Electoral College.

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