Graphic detail | All the wrong places
A plurality of Americans—but not of states—want Donald Trump impeached
The president continues to benefit from the constitution’s pro-rural bias
DONALD TRUMP owes his presidency to America’s quaint system of electing leaders. Despite losing the popular vote, he prevailed in the electoral college by winning lots of states by small margins and losing a few by large ones. Now, as Democrats prepare to impeach him, a similar quirk is helping him stay in office—and insulating his party from voters’ wrath.
This article appeared in the Graphic detail section of the print edition under the headline "All the wrong places"
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