Walz says "Electoral College needs to go," but campaign says that's not its position
SUMMARY
At a California fundraiser hosted by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stirred controversy by advocating for the elimination of the Electoral College. Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, remarked, "I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," adding that "we need a national popular vote." However, this statement quickly faced backlash from the Trump campaign and Republicans, prompting clarifications from his own team. The Harris-Walz campaign swiftly responded, saying Walz's comment did not reflect their official stance. According to a spokesperson, "Walz believes that every vote matters in the Electoral College," emphasizing that he was merely discussing strategy for winning key battleground states. The campaign added, "Getting rid of the Electoral College is not a position the campaign holds."
