Has the Electoral College Survived?

Though around 55% of Americans say they are in favor of scrapping the Electoral College, there is nothing in this election, unlike last time, to fuel that fire. But why not kill it and avoid the possibility of another 2000 result? The election night maps of the red and blue States only adds to the perception that America is totally divided by region. Though there are obviously strong regional differences, the fact is that there are significant numbers of Americans of every point of view in every region of this country. Living in a State like Washington, where a majority voted with me for Kerry, takes a little of the sting off Bush being elected. Imagine how depressing it must be to be a Kerry supporter in a State where Kerry had no chance.