Donald Trump has won the Presidential Election, edging out Hillary Clinton to become the new President-elect of the United States. While Trump has won the vote, millions of people still refuse to accept the election result.
At Change.org, a petition has started urging electors of the Electoral College to cast ballots for Hillary instead of Trump.
The petition quickly garnered attention, getting more than 4.5 million signatures in just two days. As of 2016, the petition has become the most signed campaign in the history of the platform.
Going with the title Electoral College: Make Hillary Clinton President on December 19, the petition labels Trump to be "unfit to serve," and calls electors of the Electoral College, deeming the system to be a disaster for democracy.
On December 19, the Electors of the Electoral College will cast their ballots. If they all vote the way their states voted, Donald Trump will win. However, in 14 of the states in Trump's column, they can vote for Hillary Clinton without any legal penalty if they choose.
We are calling on the 149 Electors in those states to ignore their states' votes and cast their ballots for Secretary Clinton. Why?
Mr. Trump is unfit to serve. His scapegoating of so many Americans, and his impulsivity, bullying, lying, admitted history of sexual assault, and utter lack of experience make him a danger to the Republic.
Secretary Clinton WON THE POPULAR VOTE and should be President.
Hillary won the popular vote. The only reason Trump "won" is because of the Electoral College.
But the Electoral College can actually give the White House to either candidate. So why not use this most undemocratic of our institutions to ensure a democratic result?
SHE WON THE POPULAR VOTE.
There is no reason Trump should be President.
"It's the 'People's Will'"
No. She won the popular vote.
"Our system of government under our Constitution says he wins"
No. Our Constitution says the Electors choose.
"Too many states prohibit 'Faithless Electors'"
24 states bind electors. If electors vote against their party, they usually pay a fine. And people get mad. But they can vote however they want and there is no legal means to stop them in most states.
The petition was started by Daniel Brezenoff on November 10th. It's meant to highlight Trump's victory in the election that doesn't guarantee his presidency. There has been a detailed breakdown about how the Electoral College actually works, which could still make Hillary the President of the U.S..
