The Electoral College insulates the election of the President from the people by having the people elect not the person of the President, but the person of an Elector who is pledged to vote for a specific person for President.
Conditions that cause swollen feet and ankles include pregnancy, a foot or ankle injury, lymphedema and infections, explains WebMD. Other possible causes include heart, liver or kidney disease; a blood clot; or venous insufficiency.
There are many potential causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. 1  Being overweight: Excess body mass can decrease blood circulation, causing fluid to build up in the feet, legs, and ankles.  Standing or sitting for long periods: When the muscles are inactive, they canât pump body fluids back up toward the heart.