Unquestionably the least satisfactory of the devices of our Federal Constitution is that for the election of President and Vice-President through the instrumentality of colleges of electors chosen by the several States.
Stevenson critiques the electoral college system, expressing dissatisfaction with its effectiveness in electing the President and Vice-President.
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