Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Breaking News: Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP

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Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP

Kamala Harris will name Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, according to three people familiar with the decision granted anonymity because the announcement is not yet public.

By choosing Walz, Harris is elevating a Midwestern governor, veteran and former schoolteacher to help shore up support among blue-collar, white voters in the Rust Belt.

Walz, 60, led a progressive overhaul of Minnesota during his second term as governor, when Democrats took full control of state government in 2023 — a template for what Democrats hope to do nationally.

Harris has not made any calls to potential running mates, and has not yet told her team to execute a specific plan.

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