Opinion: Rating the Tim Walz pick on a scale of exciting to meh

And how much he'll help against Donald Trump.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 7, 2024 It's official: Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, is Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate. We asked eight Opinion writers to rate her choice. Illustration by Shoshana Schultz/The New York Times; photograph by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images Here are their ratings, on a scale of exciting to meh. → MORE COVERAGE Here are 19 facts about Tim Walz. → Opinion Ezra Klein: Is Tim Walz the Midwestern dad Democrats need? → Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fighting to stay on the New York ballot, but everyone's talking about something else. → Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018