"As we enter the traditional, post-Labor Day sprint in the campaign season, voters may want to consider how much their vote really counts. In the United States, the difference between the popular will and political representation is growing and some votes count more than others.
When voters wield unequal power, that is a problem for democracy."
Is there a deficit of democracy in the USA?
http://theconversation.com/campaign-season-is-moving-into-high-gear-your-vote-may-not-count-as-much-as-you-think-101764