Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: Is nation's Electoral College necessary? BOSTON - With the presidential campaign in full swing, Massachusetts legislators are studying a bill that would replace the Electoral College that now formally elects the president with a streamlined process that gives final victory to the candidate with the highest national popular vote. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.82), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.