Letter from the editor.

• Author: Rebhun, Elliott
• Position: Editorial

OK, I admit it: I get confused by the Electoral College, and I'm guessing that many of your students--and maybe even a few of you!--have some trouble with it as well.

That's why we have "Electoral College 101" in this issue: a straightforward guide to the system developed by the Founding Fathers almost 220 years ago, and why it matters today.

It's clear that Electoral College arithmetic is having an impact on this year's campaign, influencing not only which issues President Bush and Senator Kerry are focusing on, but also where they're spending...