Originally Posted by
highupinthesky
If it's not there to keep insane people from being elected prescient, what is then the purpose?
To give power to small/less populous states.
To make sure that everyone running for President with intention to wanting to be President knows that people in “flyover country” count too and should get more visits from the candidates who really want to win and not risk a loss.
Taking Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin (and soon Minnesota) for granted is not a good idea. Need to press the flesh.