Harris's Constitutional Reform Proposals Threaten Democratic Federalism
Source: https://www.facebook.com/americanspectator/. "Kamala Harris’ Dangerous Brainstorm | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics." May 18, 2026. spectator.org
The Gist
The author argues that Kamala Harris's ideas to change how we elect presidents, add Supreme Court justices, and make Puerto Rico and D.C. states are actually dangerous attacks on our constitutional system. He believes these proposals are just attempts by Democrats to gain permanent political power rather than genuine reforms.
Conclusion
Kamala Harris's proposed constitutional reforms (eliminating Electoral College, expanding Supreme Court, granting statehood to Puerto Rico and D.C.) are dangerous to the republic and reveal Democrats' desire for one-party rule
Premises
- Eliminating the Electoral College would dismantle federalism and eventually lead to abolishing states as meaningful political entities
- Expanding the Supreme Court would undermine an independent judiciary that protects constitutional rights from political pressures
- D.C. statehood requires a constitutional amendment according to bipartisan Justice Department opinions, making legislative statehood unconstitutional
- Puerto Rico's constitution declares it independent from the U.S., complicating any statehood process
- The primary motivation for these reforms is to gain four new Democratic Senate seats, not principled governance
- These proposals represent 'shopworn tropes' from far-left Democrats rather than fresh policy ideas
Assumptions
- The current constitutional system of federalism and separation of powers is beneficial and should be preserved
- Harris and Democrats are motivated primarily by partisan power-seeking rather than good governance
- Constitutional stability is more important than direct democracy
- The Supreme Court currently functions as an effective independent arbiter
- Puerto Rico and D.C. would reliably elect Democratic senators