US Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Tim Walz as Running Mate
US Vice President and potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, announced on Tuesday that she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Democratic Party running mate to face Donald Trump in the November elections. The announcement came after weeks of speculation about who would be her “partner” in the electoral campaign.
Walz brings a rural, Midwestern perspective to the campaign, alongside liberal policy goals such as the legalization of cannabis for recreational use and increased federal protections for workers.
The chosen one is scheduled to attend their first meeting together on Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their subsequent travels will take them to other key states in the coming days.
Pennsylvania is a crucial state in the upcoming election, having propelled Joe Biden to victory in 2020. Democrats need to win the state again in November to retain power.
The addition of Walz to the ticket is seen as an attempt by Harris to appeal to a broader constituency and compensate for her perceived weaknesses. Her selection has been met with enthusiasm by many, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who expressed her happiness and excitement about the inclusion.