Tim Walz

2024 - 8 - 6

Walz for Vice President? The Race Just Got Hot!

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Is Minnesota’s own Tim Walz about to join Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket? The buzz around his VP candidacy is getting louder!

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota is currently riding a wave of speculation as he stands on the shortlist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate in the upcoming presidential election. The buzz intensified after Walz made a notable appearance at a Minneapolis campaign fundraiser on Monday night. With final interviews reported to be taking place in Washington over the weekend, Walz's candidacy is rapidly gaining traction. After serving in the Army National Guard and working as a public school teacher, Walz's path to politics is as compelling as his potential VP candidacy.

The political spotlight is firmly fixed on Walz as he competes alongside Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for the role of Harris's running mate. It's a nail-biting moment for supporters, with social media lighting up with opinions and predictions. Kamala Harris is expected to announce her choice soon, leading to a palpable tension as both candidates, popular in their own states, await the final verdict. In this electoral game of musical chairs, who will get to sit beside Harris?

Books are being written about future presidential candidates, but Tim Walz’s story often inspires hope. For many years, he has championed progressive policies and emphasized the importance of public service, which resonates with voters seeking integrity. Local and national unions, like UFCW 3000, are already voicing their support, urging Harris to go all in on Walz, emphasizing his experience and dedication to working families. If chosen, he could flip the electoral map in unexpected ways.

As the clock ticks down to Harris's announcement, betting markets are swirling with odds on Walz’s would-be veep possibilities. This is more than political chatter; it’s a juicy episode that keeps on delivering plot twists. With Minnesota Senator and other political figures weighing in on the governor’s chances, all eyes are glued to this unfolding drama. The stakes are high, and the potential impact on American politics is enormous.

In a fun fact twist, did you know that before entering politics, Tim Walz was a high school geography teacher? Talk about a solid foundation for understanding America’s political landscape! Another intriguing tidbit is that Gov. Walz is known for hosting a field day for his staff, blending fun activities with team bonding – perhaps training for his role in what could become a high-stakes political relay race!

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Gov. Walz remains on Kamala Harris' VP shortlist as new ticket set to ... (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Tim Walz appeared at a Minneapolis campaign fundraiser on Monday night as the decision about whether he'll join the presidential ticket looms.

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What To Know About Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — Reportedly A ... (Forbes)

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz served in the Army National Guard and worked as a public school teacher before running for office.

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Gov. Tim Walz appears at Minneapolis fundraiser for Kamala Harris ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

The governor reportedly flew to Washington over the weekend for final interviews for vice president candidates.

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Kamala Harris running mate choice narrows to Tim Walz, Josh ... (The Times of Israel)

Democratic hopeful to announce choice between candidates, both governors, by Tuesday, ahead of appearance in Philadelphia; unclear if decision has already ...

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Kamala Harris' running mate choice narrows to Tim Walz, Josh ... (USA TODAY)

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh ...

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Minnesota Senator weighs in on Governor Walz chances of being ... (Valley News Live)

Walz is among the ...

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Tim Walz's VP Chances Surge Ahead of Kamala Harris ... (Newsweek)

The Minnesota governor is now considered the second most likely candidate to be chosen as Kamala Harris' running mate, according to Oddschecker.

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Kamala Harris narrows VP candidates to Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz ... (The Morning Call)

Kamala Harris has reportedly narrowed down her Democratic veepstakes field to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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UFCW Press Release Encouraging VP Harris to Pic Gov Tim Walz ... (UFCW 21)

UFCW 3000 strongly encourages Vice President Kamala Harris select Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for Vice President in 2024.

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Gov. Walz running mate decision expected soon from VP Harris (FOX 9)

Nationwide this week, all eyes are on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, after reports that Vice President Kamala Harris' search for a 2024 running mate has ...

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Kamala Harris narrows VP candidates to Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz ... (The Seattle Times)

Kamala Harris has reportedly narrowed down her Democratic veepstakes field to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ahead of a planned ...

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'Really strange amount of traction' for Harris to name Tim Walz as ... (Sky News Australia)

Sky News contributor Sam Crosby says there is a “really strange amount of traction” for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be Kamala Harris' running mate.

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Tim Walz: The Harris vice-presidential hopeful that made 'weird ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Governor of Minnesota gains support after comments about former president become popularised by Democrats.

Walz began his political career as a moderate, but as governor he's ... (Jewish Insider)

Progressive lawmakers in Congress have been among the biggest champions of his veepstakes bid.

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The veepstakes finale is here. Who will get the rose? (Los Angeles Times)

Kamala Harris will announce her pick for vice president later today. Here's what you really need to know about the contenders.

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Why popular progressive Tim Walz could be Kamala Harris's ... (Sky News)

Mr Walz is a genuine contender to be Ms Harris's VP pick. He may not have the same profile as other vice presidential hopefuls, but he is well-placed with a ...

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New poll shows Josh Shapiro and Mark Kelly have higher ... (USA TODAY)

WASHINGTON - With Vice President Kamala Harris expected to reveal her running mate Tuesday, a new poll shows that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona ...

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Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate (CNN)

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, capping the Midwestern Democrat's short but swift ascent from a ...

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Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate (NPR)

Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up ...

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Vice President Harris chooses Tim Walz as running mate (The 19th News)

Walz, the governor of Minnesota, is a former high school teacher, Army officer and member of the U.S. House.

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Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate ... (PBS NewsHour)

The Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter has helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections ...

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said to be picked by Harris as her running ... (Louisiana Illuminator)

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday.

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Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP (Politico)

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

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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as VP running mate for 2024 election (CBS News)

Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ...

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Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' pick for vice president? (BBC News)

The Minnesota governor is a former public school teacher, National Guardsman and member of Congress.

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Tim Walz earns praise from Democrats – and anti-Trump Republicans (The Guardian)

Kamala Harris's running mate has fired up progressives, and some Republicans have also praised the decision.

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55 Things to Know About Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' Pick for VP (POLITICO Magazine)

The governor of Minnesota had a career in the National Guard and as a high school teacher before he got into politics in the early 2000s.

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Kamala Harris chooses Tim Walz as running mate in US presidential ... (Financial Times)

Democratic candidate hopes selection will appeal to working-class voters in swing states.

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Tim Walz isn't complicated. America is. • Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin Examiner)

A presidential ticket pairing Walz with Vice President Kamala Harris showcases the diversity of America and the Democratic Party's big tent.

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Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's VP pick in US election? (Aljazeera.com)

A governor, former congressman and army veteran, Walz brings experience and a liberal record to the Democratic ticket.

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Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate (1 News)

Walz called it "the honour of a lifetime" to be Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick for the Democrats.

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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president (RNZ)

The Minnesota Governor is a former football coach and teacher who served in the Army National Guard.

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Former geography teacher Tim Walz is really into maps • Minnesota ... (Minnesota Reformer)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz really, really likes maps. The former Mankato geography teacher, now a vice presidential candidate, identifies as a “GIS nerd” and ...

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Tim Walz, Democratic V.P. Choice, Has Been a Climate Champion (The New York Times)

Kamala Harris's V.P. pick, known for his folksy persona and rural Midwestern roots, has elevated the issue of climate change in his state.

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4 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz (NPR)

To labor advocates, Minnesota is considered one of the best places in America to be a worker. Last year, the Democratic legislature passed and Gov.

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Tim Walz made 'weird' happen. What he offers the ticket is much more. (The Washington Post)

Weird things can happen in politics. One of them was how Tim Walz popped onto the radar as a potential running mate for Vice President Harris.

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WATCH LIVE: Harris holds first rally with Tim Walz after choosing ... (PBS NewsHour)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris appeared with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday hours after she named him as her running mate, turning to ...

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The Guardian view on Kamala Harris's vice-presidential pick: Tim ... (The Guardian)

Editorial: The impact of running mates shouldn't be overstated, but Kamala Harris's selection of the progressive governor of Minnesota is good news.

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Can Tim Walz secure Midwestern swing states? That's what ... (NPR)

Kamala Harris has tapped Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. Democrats hope he can secure Midwestern swing states.

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Tim Walz: charismatic running mate to help Harris make case ... (The Guardian)

The Minnesota governor is popular and experienced, and Democrats from across the spectrum appear enthused.

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Harris introduces her running mate, 'Coach Walz,' at an energetic ... (NPR)

In Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ticking through his varied resume.

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The next great liberal boogeyman: Tim Walz (Politico)

The two-term Minnesota governor is not well-known outside his state, and Republicans want to introduce him as a liberal “radical.”

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What Tim Walz Brings to the Democratic Ticket (POLITICO Magazine)

Charlie Mahtesian is a senior politics editor at POLITICO. When Kamala Harris tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate today, the move was welcomed in ...

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Who is Kamala Harris's vice president pick Tim Walz? (RNZ)

With one viral line on cable TV - "these guys are just weird" - Tim Walz vaulted into contention for the job of Kamala Harris's running mate.

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Walz: 'I can't wait' to debate Vance | CNN Politics (CNN)

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in his first event as Vice President Kamala Harris' chosen running mate about former President Donald ...

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Tim Walz mixes jokes with jibes as he takes national stage (BBC News)

His style may prove more effective at convincing undecided voters than the dark rhetoric of the Biden campaign, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Tim Walz carved out relationships with Oregon governors while ... (OPB News)

Vice President Kamala Harris' newly named running mate has worked with the Beaver State's last two governors. As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz has earned a ...

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Tim Walz calls Viktor Orbán a dictator. For JD Vance, he's a role ... (POLITICO.eu)

Opinions about the Hungarian prime minister show how much the two vice presidential candidates differ in their thinking.

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Kamala Harris campaigns with running mate Tim Walz in ... (Maine Morning Star)

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared together in Philadelphia Tuesday at a rally on Temple University's ...

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Tim Walz: Chinese social media users react to Harris VP pick (BBC News)

The Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee spent a year teaching in Guangdong in 1989.

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'Let's kick ass!': Hollywood celebrities share their support of Tim Walz (The Guardian)

Harris's vice-presidential pick receives backing of names including Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Nixon and Ken Burns.

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Tim Walz isn't complicated. America is. • Kansas Reflector (Kansas Reflector)

Because Tim Walz lived in the small college city of Mankato and was in the Guard, there must be something complicated going on, I thought.

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