Hamilton's desires for the method of selecting the president were:
1. To have a process that combines all the advantages desired.
2. To unite the best qualities and talents of the nation.
3. To ensure that the president is chosen by a body of men most capable of analyzing the qualities adapted to the station.
Hamilton suggested that electors should be selected by "men most capable of analyzing the qualities adapted to the station." He believed that these electors should be individuals with knowledge and wisdom, who could make a well-informed decision when choosing the president. This way, the president would be selected by a knowledgeable group of individuals rather than a potentially uninformed or swayed public.
Hamilton reasoned that the Electoral College lessens "tumult and disorder" in the selection of the president by serving as a buffer between the people and the actual election of the president. The electors in the Electoral College are meant to be individuals who can carefully consider the qualities necessary for the presidency and make a reasoned decision. This system was designed to prevent hasty or emotional decisions that could lead to chaos or instability in the selection process.
