Josh Shapiro Or Tim Walz?: Cillizza Discusses Strengths & Weaknesses Of Kamala Harris's VP Shortlist

On "Forbes Newsroom," Chris Cillizza, political commentator and Senior Adviser to the DGA Group, discussed Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mates as the list narrows to Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN).

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[MarchMadness-]

Walz is the man Kamala needs to win this election.

[theobnoxiousotter]

Pick Shapiro she loses the youth voter turnout/enthusiasm, the muslim vote in Michigan. Don't take the current momentum for granted. It's very fragile.

[dennis]

Look within 1500 miles radius of the Midwest and Walz appeals to all

[threetimesajh]

Not another lawyer. Walz was a teacher and knows how to inspire.

[guyhmajor]

Waltz was as an NCO that is smart enough to be a general. Anybody who has served knows who runs the army day to day and it isn’t the generals. Waltz would make an excellent VP.

[hoodooguru]

Gov. Tim Walz odds are currently 55% at polymarket, and he has the support of Nancy Pelosi. Harris/Walz for the BIG WIN!!! 💙💙💙

[anon]

As a Jew whos weirded out about how many people are Jew-phobic I do honestly like Walz better

[StoryMing]

Walz is sounding the strongest pick to me.

[burtwonk]

Walz made me feel hopeful listening to him speak. Shapiro comes off as another narcissist and I’m so sick of that.

[David_Bower]

So the shortlist has been whittled down to the chad Tim Walz. and the dumpster fire that's Josh Shapiro. I'm really hoping she picks Walz, but I've this sinking feeling it's going to be Shapiro.

[julianbluefeather]

Shapiro could cause Kamala to lose Michigan, a state that is decided by razor-thin margins

[michaelbishell]

People saying Tim Walz 'LOOKS' to old - the trouble with Biden was that HIS AGE had become a problem - A NOTICEABLE PROBLEM😱 Tim doesnt have that problem - and he's only a few months older than Kamala Harris.
I don't think voters mind a bit of age and wisdom - its thr appearance of feebleness and loss of mental faculties that bothered them about Biden 🤔🤔

[Sam-md]

The uncommitted vote during the Michigan Democratic primary was 13 percent. He is underestimating the backlash of Kamala picking Shapiro.

[authenticthreads]

Tim Walz is far more qualified.
Choosing Shapiro will absolutely tank the current enthusiasm her campaign has. Shapiro is a more right leaning Democrat than Harris. Her choice will tell people exactly the type of President she’ll be.

[KimoBruddah-kioo]

VP Walz....they will announce it in a few hours.

[Heleous]

You would absolutely have problems with Shapiro...so she should go with Walz

[neuroticnation]

If it were between the two potential candidates, Walz has much more charisma, and he’s more relatable. The days when people voted in a candidate because of their accomplishments is gone. Trump lowered the bar for everyone. Mark Kelly is a wealthy former astronaut and politician, not things most people can relate to. I wish the country was not so hung up on people’s sexual preferences, Pete Buttigieg would have been an excellent choice.

[basvleeskruyer]

Walz is the better choice. He appeals to the middle aged man. It also optical good. It looks more like the Obama/Biden ticket.

[jpnphom]

Walz is gutsy and fast thinking you can tell by the way he talks…the other options sound like he’s into himself

[solarflares]

Tim Walz would be the best pick. Shapiro would be the absolute worst!