Not many people know him.
Kamala Harris, running for president as a Democrat, has announced that she has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential candidate. Walz, a 60-year-old military veteran and former representative of a conservative Minnesota district, was chosen for his diverse background and experience. This choice was reported by The Washington Post, which cited knowledgeable sources.
The selection of Walz has drawn mixed reactions. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro argued that Walz’s selection could be advantageous to Republicans, criticizing Walz’s past positions and statements. Shapiro suggested that Walz’s past, including his handling of events in 2020, would be politically problematic for Harris.
Following President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection due to health concerns, he endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Biden praised his choice of Harris as vice president and encouraged Democrats to unite behind her for the upcoming election. Harris has since received endorsements from several prominent Democratic figures, including former President Barack Obama.
Before finalizing her choice, Harris considered other candidates, such as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Her decision was anticipated to be publicly announced at an event at Temple University in Philadelphia.
While Harris’s selection of Walz has been supported by some, it has faced criticism from progressive groups like Black Lives Matter, which objected to the process by which she secured the nomination and her running mate, arguing that it lacked transparency and public input.
