In the second episode of our four-part Shortcuts series in the lead up to the US election we tackle the Presidential Race - so we're talking the electoral college system and how a the President actually wins the election. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories.Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.auSquiz recommends:Squiz Shortcut - US ElectionsThe Pew Research Centre analysis of the 2016 US Presidential Election See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.