Kamala Harris eyes Minnesota governor for vice presidential pick
Tim Walz is expected to be Kamala Harris's candidate for Vice President of the United States, reports CNN, citing four sources. Walz is currently the governor of the state of Minnesota.
9:52 AM EDT, August 6, 2024
CNN reports that Kamala Harris has chosen her Vice President candidate. It is supposed to be Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, citing four people involved in the process.
In 2006, Tim Walz was elected to the House of Representatives, where he spent 12 years. In 2018, he became the governor of Minnesota.
As Reuters indicates, Walz has implemented progressive policies in Minnesota, including providing free meals in schools, reducing taxes for the middle class, and extending paid leave for employees.
The key to victory?
Democrats hope that the 60-year-old will help the party gain votes in more conservative regions, including among white voters. During his career, Walz has defended the interests of farmers and the right to bear arms.
Walz is popular in small towns. Democrats believe he could tip the scales in their favor in swing states like Wisconsin and Michigan.
Recently, Walz gained attention when he called Donald Trump "weird," a term that Democrats have been using in their campaign.
The U.S. Presidential elections will take place on November 5.
