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Headline Roundup December 19th, 2016

Electoral College Members Meet Today

Summary from the AllSides News Team

In state capitols across the country on Monday, the 538 members of the Electoral College will almost certainly formalize President-elect Trump’s win. This, despite an attempt by Democrats to persuade Republican electors to change their vote.

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With Electoral College Set to Vote Today, Americans Show Little Support for Revolt
With Electoral College Set to Vote Today, Americans Show Little Support for Revolt

Townhall

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In state capitols across the country on Monday, the 538 members of the Electoral College will almost certainly formalize President-elect Trump’s win. This, despite an attempt by Democrats to persuade Republican electors to change their vote—a move a new poll shows there’s little support for.

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Drama-Filled Electoral College Vote a Fitting Ending to 2016 Election
Drama-Filled Electoral College Vote a Fitting Ending to 2016 Election

NBC News Digital

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In the aftermath of a wild, norm-busting 2016 campaign, it's only fitting that Monday's Electoral College vote — the next step in formalizing Donald Trump's election to the presidency — has generated frenzied, star-studded arguments to somehow change the results.

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Why the Electoral College Will Rubber-Stamp Donald Trump
Why the Electoral College Will Rubber-Stamp Donald Trump

Daily Beast

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On Monday, members of the Electoral College are meeting in state capitals throughout the nation, with the expectation that they will follow tradition and formally make Donald Trump the next president of the United States.

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