Walz walks back call to abolish Electoral College, lines up with Harris campaign

Oct 11

Karah Rucker Reporter

By Karah Rucker (Reporter), Alex Delia (Producer), Jack Henry (Video Editor)

Minnesota Gov. and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, D, walked back his recent comments in support of abolishing the Electoral College. In a recent interview with ABC News, Walz clarified that his position is in line with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, which does not support replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote system.

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Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate after President Joe Biden stepped aside. With just 16 days to decide, Harris selected the lesser-known Walz following his effective media tour, outshining other candidates with his relatability and direct approach. Known for his practicality and lack of personal ambition, Walz is seen as a loyal partner who complements Harris's style. Their choice reflects a strategic partnership, aiming to blend his Midwestern appeal with her evolving national image, as Harris bets on his charm to connect with American voters. — Getty Images

Walz originally voiced his support for eliminating the Electoral College during a campaign event hosted by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D. His remarks sparked controversy, leading to questions about whether his views were consistent with those of the Harris-Walz campaign.

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In the interview, Walz stated that his earlier comments did not reflect the campaign’s official position.

“The campaign’s position is clear,” Walz said. “Their position, and my position, is to make sure that everybody understands their vote, no matter what state they’re in, matters.”

When asked directly if he and Harris disagreed on the issue, Walz said he had discussed the matter in the past but reiterated that he stands by the campaign’s position.

“She’s been very clear on this,” Walz said in the interview. “And the campaign’s position is my position.”

The clarification comes amid other moments on the campaign trail where Walz has had to walk back or clarify statements, including questions regarding his military tenure, family planning decisions and his past as a high school football coach.

Political observers suggest these missteps could be exploited by opponents as the race heats up. Some analysts note that Walz’s occasional stumbles could pose challenges for the Harris-Walz ticket as they head into the final stretch of the election season.

Despite national polling showing that 63% of Americans favor a popular vote system over the Electoral College, the Harris-Walz campaign remains focused on securing the necessary 270 electoral votes to win in November.

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[Karah Rucker]

MINNESOTA GOVERNOR AND VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE, TIM WALZ IS WALKING BACK RECENT REMARKS REGARDING THE ABOLITION OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. HIS POSITION NOW APPEARS TO BE IN LINE WITH VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS’ CAMPAIGN, WHICH DOES NOT OFFICIALLY SUPPORT NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE.

GOVERNOR TIM WALZ RECENTLY EXPRESSED SUPPORT FOR ELIMINATING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE WHILE SPEAKING AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT HOSTED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM.

BUT AFTER FACING QUESTIONS ON THIS STANCE, WALZ HAS NOW BACKTRACKED, SAYING HIS REMARKS DO NOT REFLECT THE HARRIS-WALZ CAMPAIGN.

“and and the point I’m trying to make is is that there’s folks that feel every vote must count in every state and I think the some of folks feel that’s not the case our campaign does that and the point I’m saying is I mean five states in two days we’re out there making the case that the campaign’s position is clear that that’s not their position their position and my position is is to make sure that everybody understands their vote no matter what state they’re in matters.”

“so that’s something that you and vice president Harris disagree on?”

“um I have spoken about it in the past that she’s been very clear on this and and the campaign and my position is the campaign’s position.”

WALZ’S COMMENTS FOLLOW OTHER MOMENTS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL OVER THE SUMMER ATTRACTING SCRUTINY AND REQUIRING FURTHER CLARIFICATION… LIKE HIS MILITARY TENURE, THE TECHNICALITIES OF HIS FAMILY PLANNING… EVEN HIS COACHING CAREER. POLITICAL OBSERVERS SAY MISSTEPS LIKE THESE COULD CONTINUE TO BE EXPLOITED IN THE LEAD-UP TO THE ELECTION.

WHILE RESEARCH SHOWS 63-PERCENT OF AMERICANS WOULD FAVOR A POPULAR VOTE OVER THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE… FOR NOW, THE HARRIS-WALZ CAMPAIGN CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON SECURING 270 ELECTORAL VOTES THIS NOVEMBER..

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