In a detailed Instagram post, Kamala Harris elaborated on her decision to select Tim Walz as her running mate, emphasizing his dedication to middle-class families and his impressive legislative record.
Harris highlighted Walz’s upbringing and early career, noting how these experiences have shaped his political record.
“I share this background both because it’s impressive in his own right, and because you see in no uncertain terms how it informs his record,” she wrote.
The post detailed several of Walz’s key accomplishments as Minnesota’s governor, including his efforts to protect abortion rights and implement state-wide paid family and medical leave.
Harris underscored these achievements as indicative of his commitment to progressive values and effective governance.
“But what impressed me most about Tim is his deep commitment to his family, Gwen, Gus, and Hope,” Harris added, referencing Walz’s wife and children. She expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “Doug and I look forward to working with him and Gwen to build an administration that reflects our shared values.”
The announcement of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential pick comes at a critical juncture in the campaign, with the Biden-Harris ticket seeking to solidify support across key demographics.
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Walz, known for his legislative successes and dedication to family values, complements Harris’ platform and aims to broaden their appeal.
Walz’s tenure as governor of Minnesota has been marked by significant policy initiatives aimed at enhancing social welfare and protecting individual rights.
His efforts to safeguard abortion rights and establish paid family leave have garnered praise from progressive circles and underscore his alignment with Harris’ policy priorities.
Meanwhile, Tim Walz who has just made his first public comment since Harris announced him as her running, described the opportunity as an “honour of a lifetime.”
“It is the honor of a lifetime to join @kamalaharris, external in this campaign,” he writes on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I’m all in.”
Walz adds that Harris is “showing us the politics of what’s possible”.
“It reminds me a bit of the first day of school,” he says. “So, let’s get this done, folks!”
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