Kamala Harris taps Tim Walz as VP pick, set for november battle

Tim Walz will be Kamala Harris's candidate for Vice President of the United States. Harris shared this information on Tuesday in a social media post, thereby confirming earlier unofficial reports.

"I am proud to announce that I have asked Tim Walz to be my vice presidential candidate," Kamala Harris shared in a social media post on Tuesday.

"As a governor, coach, teacher, and veteran, he has supported working families like his own. It's wonderful to have him on the team," Harris added.

Thus, earlier unofficial reports that Tim Walz had been chosen by Kamala Harris for this position have been confirmed. CNN reported this information, citing four people connected to the process.

"This is the greatest honor of my life," Walz said in response to Harris's announcement, declaring full engagement in the campaign ahead of the presidential election, which will take place on November 5.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Reuters agency reported that Harris had narrowed her choice to two politicians: Walz and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

In 2006, Walz was elected to the House of Representatives, where he served for 12 years. In 2018, he became the governor of Minnesota.

The 60-year-old is a former National Guard member and teacher who has recently gained recognition among Democratic voters as a staunch supporter of Harris. Walz, a former congressional representative from a district heavily favored by Republicans, has proven to be an appealing choice for white rural voters despite advocating for liberal policies as governor, exemplified by his proposals for free school meals and extended paid family leave, Reuters emphasized.

Although Minnesota is a state where the Democratic Party performs well, it is close to Wisconsin and Michigan, which have traditionally been skeptical of Democrats. Therefore, choosing Walz could be seen as a nod to the electorate of swing voters or those with moderate views, who may be put off by the unpredictability attributed to Republican candidate Donald Trump, American analysts and media have highlighted in recent days.