I was taught in school that the purpose of the electoral college was to prevent an insane, Charismatic despot from becoming President. A safety net so to speak. A safe guard by a deliberating body to save us from dictatorship. Since the present President is all of the above, I say it's usefulness is nil! If I am not mistaken, My State of Michigan is already part of the pact. As a side note, I know of at least one person who refuses to vote, because of the electoral college specifically! No, I have not been able to convince him his vote is still important in choosing which party's delegation goes to the Collage.