The electoral college is founded on the idea that the American population is too stupid to make a decision for themselves so they need the government to do it for them.
It is possible to win the presidency after winning only 10% of the popular vote via the tie breaking structure.
It gives people living in small states more power as they get more votes per population then large states.
New York has 29 votes. But if it was divided up by population to be fair, New York should have 33.
The person with the most votes should win.
The electoral college had its time, but that time is long over.