Mark Levin’s warning about Tim Walz’s proposal to dismantle the Electoral College may reveal unforeseen consequences. Levin argues rural communities will get overlooked. He also states the complications of Republicans gaining seats in the Senate.
Proposal to Eliminate the Electoral College
Democrat Tim Walz proposes abolishing the Electoral College, sparking controversy and debate. Mark Levin analyzes the implications of Walz’s proposition, suggesting that this move would enable 11 Democratic-leaning states to control the presidential election outcomes. Such a shift could marginalize the interests of 39 other states, raising concerns about diluted rural representation and neglected industries like agriculture.
Levin asserts that without the Electoral College, campaigning would primarily target cities, focusing on populous areas and ignoring rural concerns. The founding fathers designed the Electoral College to ensure that smaller states retained a significant voice in presidential elections, balancing the significant urban population centers’ influence with rural areas’ interests.
Tim Walz says the Electoral College ‘needs to go.’ Mark Levin explains what that would look like https://t.co/I3r5yPYsMV pic.twitter.com/sFzKupnizb
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) October 30, 2024
Senate Representation Concerns
Beyond the Electoral College reform, Levin also highlights Democratic efforts to expand Senate representation by granting statehood to Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. According to Levin, such actions would likely result in four additional Democratic senators, solidifying a long-term Democratic majority in the Senate. This would potentially render Republican efforts to regain control considerably more challenging.
Coupled with the elimination of the filibuster, Levin considers these steps as strategies by the Democratic Party to push legislation without opposition swiftly. The consequences of such changes could be dramatic, with laws passing with little to no bipartisan input.
JUST IN—The Great One, Mark Levin, gets behind turning Nebraska into a winner-take-all electoral college state.
The coalition is growing. Listen to @marklevinshow break down why this is critical ahead of November👇 pic.twitter.com/97PbsKAp3P
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 9, 2024
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022
The discussion of the Electoral College and Senate representation comes against the backdrop of the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022. This act aimed to resolve ambiguities exposed during the January 6, 2021 events. It introduces stricter conditions for challenging electoral votes, thus stabilizing the election certification process.
While the act clarifies several procedural issues, it leaves room for potential legal and political conflicts, especially in state and local jurisdictions. Lawsuits, recounts, and misinformation could still jeopardize a smooth certification process, even with federal measures in place.
