What is motivating Tim Walz to call for the elimination of the Electoral College in support of his fellow Democrats?

“I believe it is time to eliminate the Electoral College and transition to a national popular vote” — that’s Tim Walz, the current Democratic vice presidential nominee, expressing his opinion.

On Thursday, he reaffirmed his stance on “Good Morning, America” while also attempting to backtrack.

It’s interesting how Democrats emphasize the importance of certain “norms” while also advocating for changes that oppose them.

It seems that individuals like Walz do not hold any true respect for the Constitution or the established norms of our republic. 

Whenever institutions like the Electoral College or the Supreme Court impede Democratic progress, they demand that these structures be abolished or altered to benefit their party.

We won’t delve into the multitude of reasons to uphold the EC, or the chaos that implementing a national popular vote system would bring.

The issue with Walz’s objection to the Electoral College does not stem from concerns about its democratic nature.

It’s primarily because Kamala Harris may win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote based on current polling.

That seems to be the crux of the matter.

If Trump were leading in the popular vote but facing a potential loss in the EC, would Walz raise the same alarm?

It’s doubtful.

He would likely attribute Trump’s impending popular vote victory to misinformation and assert that the EC is the sole legitimate electoral mechanism.

Democrats lack faith in voters and strive for significant control over the information they receive and express.

Yet, they argue that these same voters, who they perceive as easily swayed, should directly determine election outcomes?

Walz is not alone in his stance.

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Sens. Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker, have all voiced support for eliminating the Electoral College.

Even Kamala Harris herself expressed openness to the idea during her 2020 campaign, despite the attempts to backtrack following Walz’s statements.

Democrats have criticized the Electoral College since at least the 2000 election, not out of principle, but due to its perceived hindrance to their political aspirations.

If Democrats genuinely aimed to abolish the EC, they have the means to do so.

They would need to secure enough power in Congress to propose a Constitutional amendment, followed by persuading states to ratify the amendment.

Yet, this approach never seems to materialize.

Instead, we witness continuous complaints and baseless accusations that the EC is racist.

Despite the enduring and substantial public support for ending the Electoral College, little progress is made in effecting change.

Why not pursue genuine efforts instead of grandstanding?

Because it’s not about principles; it’s about the immediate pursuit of power.

Voters should remember this the next time a vociferous liberal criticizes the lack of adherence to norms.