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Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, hoping to bring the ability of the Midwest to her ballot
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Who is Tim Walz? 5 things it’s best to find out about Kamala Harris's selection for vice chairman.
After weeks of intense speculation, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her running mate on Tuesday morning: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
The vote cemented the Democrats' position lower than 100 days before Election Day. Harris and Walz will launch a blitz campaign in several states this week and take a look at to keep up initial momentum ahead of the DNC convention in Chicago later this month.
Walz, an outspoken former teacher, served within the Army National Guard and was a member of the House of Representatives before being elected Minnesota's governor. There are reactions from politicians on each side of the political spectrum.
Governor Maura Healey
“I am thrilled with this selection. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the ideal team to defeat Donald Trump and JD Vance and move this country forward.”
“If you want to see the difference between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, just look at the quality and character of the person they chose as their running mate. I am a proud colleague of Governor Walz. Tim had a two-decade career as a teacher and in the Army Reserve before becoming an elected official. He is a person of deep integrity and empathy. As governor, Tim has championed the working families of his state and brings a common sense approach to getting things done for the people he serves. He will be a tremendous partner to Kamala Harris during this campaign and as her running mate.”
“Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will build a country where people not only get by, but get ahead. They will grow our economy, lower the cost of housing and prescription drugs, and create jobs across the country. They are the team we can trust to protect Social Security, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. And they will make sure every woman has access to the health care she needs.”
“The people of this country do not want to return to the anger and division caused by Donald Trump. They want to move forward together with optimism and hope – and those are the values that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz represent. I am so pleased to support this incredible election result in this election campaign and then to help them move this country forward as the next President and Vice President of the United States.”
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Senator Ed Markey
MP Katherine Clark
“House Democrats are energized and excited to get to work on behalf of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
“Tim is a cheerful, battle-hardened public servant who has made it his life's work to help others – from the National Guard to the classroom to the Governor's Mansion. He fights and delivers aid to ordinary Americans by expanding veterans' benefits, feeding hungry children, protecting abortion access, and establishing paid leave in Minnesota.
“While Donald Trump and JD Vance work to rig our economy in favor of the wealthy and curtail women's rights, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have a vision for our country that is inclusive of everyone. They will lead with compassion, protect our freedom, and ensure that working families get ahead. Let's win.”
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
“I’m super excited,” Wu said on GBH News Tuesday morning. “He brings the experience he gained as governor on the manager side, he knows things on the bottom, he spent a protracted time in Congress and worked as a teacher – I feel that's the proper combination.”
Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Representative Lori Trahan
“Tim Walz is an excellent choice for Vice President. As a veteran, he has led the work of the Veterans Affairs Committee to improve access to health care and benefits for other veterans. As an educator and governor, he has passed free school meals to ensure children don't go hungry, passed gun safety laws to keep children safe in school and in their communities, and paid leave for workers. With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, we have a strong, proven team ready to take our message for a better future directly to the American people.”
Representative Jim McGovern
Former GOP State Rep. Geoff Diehl
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