Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate

Kamala Harris has officially chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate for the 2024 election. The two are set to make their first joint appearance at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 6.

As the selection process entered its final days, Harris and Walz reportedly grew increasingly close. A small team from Harris’ campaign was spotted outside Walz’s mansion, preparing to accompany him on the flight to Philadelphia. Sources told CNN that Harris was particularly drawn to Walz’s “happy-go-lucky” personality

Why did Kamala Harris select Tim Walz?

CNN’s John King has explained why Walz may have emerged as Harris’ running mate. King said the reasons for her choice may have included factors such as “comfort level,” and Harris thinks Walz would be a “good governing partner.”

King said that as Donald Trump labels Harris as “dangerously liberal,” Walz is someone who can defend that. “We’re in such uncharted territory with a campaign this late, with Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick having a more of a rocky rollout. And so if you’ve watched, Gov. Walz has impressed everybody,” King said.

King also said that while Harris focuses on the national picture, Walz will be able to go to a smaller market TV as the vice presidential candidate. “What does a vice presidential candidate do? You know the Pittsburgh market, the Erie market, the Grand Rapids market — a lot of small market television. You do events, you’re doing rallies, but then in between them, you’re doing a lot of small market TV, so that the nominee can focus it’s on the big picture stuff. So here we go,” King said.