In a historic shift, President-elect Donald Trump’s popular vote win has dealt a blow to Democratic efforts to reform the Electoral College. With over 71 million votes, Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by nearly 5 million, making him the first Republican since George W. Bush in 2004 to secure the popular vote.
For two decades, Democrats have argued that the GOP depends on the Electoral College to gain power, pointing to instances like Trump’s 2016 win where he lost the popular vote. This year, however, Trump’s popular vote win challenges the narrative that Republicans lack broad national support. With decisive wins in key swing states, Trump secured both the popular vote and the Electoral College.
Winning congress, the senate, the electoral college vote and the popular vote, president #Trump cuts off all avenues for Democrats and liberals, to contest the outcomes of the election. #USAElection2024 pic.twitter.com/5EkYEcB1bk
— siyanda (@siyandda) November 6, 2024
The push to eliminate the Electoral College gained traction after Clinton’s 2016 loss despite her popular vote win. Prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and Clinton herself, criticized the system as outdated. Clinton argued it was time to “move beyond” the Electoral College, viewing it as a hindrance to democratic representation.
Trump’s popular vote victory in 2024 weakens this argument, showing that the GOP can secure broad public support. His supporters see this as a mandate for his policies, viewing the win as proof that his agenda resonates with a majority of Americans.
First Republican winner of the "Popular" Vote since Bush Jnr 20 years ago. Turnout was the lowest percentage since 2000.#Trump #Election #economy #recession #GDP #jobs #Fed #CPI #PPI #inflation #deflation #stagflation #wages #unemployment #employment #payrolls #earnings… pic.twitter.com/Hvpg5CVF34
— Macro84 (@macro84) November 6, 2024
As Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, his popular vote win may make it harder for Democrats to push Electoral College reform. Many Republicans now see this outcome as a validation of their platform and a rebuke of Democratic critiques.
Yeah but…. He won the popular vote so any way ya shake it Trump is a winner and Kamala is a loooooo oooo oooooser!!!!
— Katatastrophe (@Christi30241991) November 6, 2024
