A big difference that happen starting with the first Obamanation campaign is that the takers figured out that they can vote themselves entitlements, paid for by the makers. That is the definition of the end of a republic.
The electoral college reduces the possibly of mob rule by the takers, but the takers are breeding at a fast rate and infecting states nationwide. The Tidepod generation will be voting in the next presidential election. This country will cease to exist as we know it within one more generation. It is already an Obamanation of its formerly, great self. For proof, just look at our incredible high deficit, greatly reduced manufacturing and industrial capabilities and horrible, indoctrination-style education system. The country was the tops in all 4 when I was growing up. I'm 54. All this change happened in just 50 years of horrible politicians.