Americans Gave Their Lives in the Fight for Freedom from Tyranny

The Electoral College consists of 538 electors, and an absolute majority of 270 electoral votes is required to win an election. Pursuant to Article II, Section 1, Clause 2, the legislature of each state determines the manner by which its electors are chosen.

Given their track record, they would choose the latter. That’s one thing that drove me away from the Republicans

I like independent/Libertarian, but the OP was about Republicans. Just adding balance to the Force.

Interpret this anyway you like

Mmm, I'd say 1913 might actually be closer.