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> This is like saying that the US President is an unelected governmental representative

No, that's not how that works, ironically because in the name — Electoral College — the President is, elected. Regardless by the populous or not.

Appointees are politically chosen, yes by a representative, but usually with major political leanings built into the rules they make, with little to no oversight.



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