Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.
If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor, has gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential choice.
The announcement comes as Democrats have rallied around Harris following President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign. With Harris, who became the official presidential nominee Monday evening, Democrats have seenat rallies and with donors. Harris and Walz are set to begin a tour of battleground states, starting today in Philadelphia and ending Saturday in Las Vegas.
As Walz was tiptoeing into politics, he took a group of students to a campaign rally for then-President George W. Bush. Walz said they were asked to leave because some were wearing stickers supporting Bush’s opponent, John Kerry.years after the exchange with a security guard. “It was a combination of being a little bit frustrated and a kind of epiphany moment of how it felt for people to be looked right through.
“I have gotten to know Governor Walz from a very unique perspective. I have deep respect for his candidacy when he and I ran together for the same office,” Murphy said. “He's skilled. And he's been a great governor.” The restrictions that were initially intended to be brief stretched on and some grew frustrated about the limitations on their lives and Walz’s authority.
“I felt like he froze,” Gazelka said. “And that delayed getting the National Guard out three days beyond what Mayor Frey had requested. And that's just unacceptable to not be able to handle the crisis in a way that I think it should have been handled.” Walz’s policy wins helped launch the governor’s national profile. He became chair of the Democratic Governors Association and co-chair of the Democratic National Convention’s Rules Committee.
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