If Tim Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, wins the vice presidency alongside Kamala Harris, he’s making it clear that he has big plans for reshaping America’s political institutions. At a recent fundraiser hosted by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Walz openly shared his goals to abolish the Electoral College and make other sweeping changes that have long been on the progressive wish list.
The push to eliminate the Electoral College is one of the most ambitious of these goals. Walz suggested it needs to be gone by the next presidential election, which would fundamentally alter the way America chooses its leaders. The Electoral College, which ensures that smaller states have a say in national elections, has been a major target for Democrats who argue it’s an outdated system. But abolishing it would almost certainly shift political power towards populous states, a move that critics say could erode representation for rural areas and less populated regions.
Walz also hinted at plans to expand the Supreme Court, a notion that has gained traction on the left since the Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The idea of “court-packing”—adding additional justices to change the ideological balance—has some Democrats thinking that a bigger Court might be the answer to the conservative majority. Walz’s comments build on Biden’s recent push for Supreme Court reforms, like setting a mandatory retirement age and implementing an ethics code, but court-packing would represent a radical departure from the status quo.
Statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico is another item on Walz’s agenda. These territories have long pushed for representation, and making them states would almost certainly tip the scales in favor of the Democratic Party, adding four more seats to the Senate. While advocates say it’s about fair representation, critics see it as a transparent power grab.
Then there’s the filibuster. Walz is on board with eliminating this Senate rule to clear the path for legislative priorities without needing a 60-vote supermajority. The filibuster has long been a tool for ensuring debate and bipartisan compromise, but with it gone, Democrats would have the freedom to push through more progressive legislation, including codifying abortion rights.
BREAKING: Tim Walz calls for eliminating the Electoral College while fundraising at Gavin Newsom's Sacramento private residence.
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go."
Add it to the list:
– Packing the Supreme Court
– Adding Puerto Rico and DC as states
-…— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) October 8, 2024
In an interview with Fox News, Walz was pressed on his support for Minnesota’s expansive abortion law, which allows the procedure throughout all nine months. He tried to walk it back, aligning with the more moderate restoration of Roe. But Fox’s Shannon Bream wasn’t letting him off that easy, pointing out that Minnesota’s law is far more permissive than the original Roe framework.
Walz’s vision for America is bold, and if he and Harris make it to the White House, they’re sure to face fierce battles. This isn’t just tweaking at the edges—it’s a full-scale rewrite of the rules, and it’s got both supporters and opponents bracing for a showdown.
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