Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz backpedaled after calling for the abolition of the Electoral College, struggling to clarify his stance in a recent interview with Michael Strahan, further fueling concerns over his campaign's consistency.
Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz found himself backtracking on a key issue this week after calling for the abolition of the Electoral College, only to have the Kamala Harris campaign swiftly distance itself from his comments. In an interview with ABC News' Michael Strahan, the Minnesota governor struggled to clarify his position, marking yet another misstep in his campaign.
During a fundraiser with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Walz made headlines by saying, “I think all of us know the Electoral College needs to go.” His remarks came as a surprise given the Harris campaign’s official support for keeping the Electoral College. When Strahan pressed Walz on the contradiction, the governor appeared flustered, offering an unclear response.
“Well, it’s not the campaign’s position, and the point I’m trying to make is that there’s folks that feel every vote must count in every state,” Walz said, attempting to navigate the apparent disconnect between his personal views and the campaign’s stance.
Strahan didn’t let up, asking if this was a point of disagreement between Walz and Vice President Harris. Walz eventually conceded, “The campaign and my position is the campaign’s position,” but the exchange highlighted confusion in his messaging.
Walz’s gaffe adds to a series of awkward moments for the Harris-Walz ticket, raising concerns over his ability to stay on message in the critical months ahead of the 2024 election.
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