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US Supreme Court hears arguments over whether or not Electoral College members are 'free agents'

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US Supreme Court hears arguments over whether or not Electoral College members are 'free agents'

US Supreme Court hears arguments over whether or not Electoral College members are 'free agents'

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for an hour Wednesday morning in the Colorado "faithless electors" case as to whether Electoral College voters may be bound by states to cast their ballots for the winner of the popular vote in the state.

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