Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz among top contenders for Harris' VP pick

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic Party: That the GOP is just weird. Sources tell CBS News that Walz is one of five Democrats who have emerged as the top contenders to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more on the potential candidacy of Gov. Walz.

[thesummerland]

he is the BEST choice by far, excellent in communication, not afraid to win issue debates and defend his stances, amazingly effective record, likable, smart, humor..good heart..PICK WALZ!!

[jeremiahpattillo]

And Walz is not an attorney, talks like it, and relates to everyday Americans like an everyday American. Whatever that is, he's got it. 20+ years in the Army National
Guard as a sergeant, high school social studies teacher and coach, father, Congressman, Governor. He is so relatable and likable. He is clearly the One.

[lynetteprice]

Plz bring WALZ into our lives!!! We want Walz!!! Bernie, John McCain vibes that appeal to so many! He is unapologetic when it cones to his progress, is the most likeable, handsdown. He is absolutely killing it in terms if messaging. We want WALZ!!

[Traceva]

Tim Walz is kind, hardworking, compassionate, funny, articulate and a Team Player

He also has a Record as Governor that needs to be replicated across the USA

Also I like his smile

[janefreda]

Walz would make an amazing VP. He has a good record of getting things done and he's just so incredibly likeable.

[brittanya]

Walz would make the best VP!!! He appeals to small-town rural middle-class voters and he will be a voice for the progressives. He is the best of both worlds! Harris is more moderate than Walz, so they make for a balanced ticket. I hope she choose him 🙏

[Hyde_Hill]

Number 1 VP pick Walz for me as he has strong Mid West and blue collar appeal with his down to earth style, won house seat by +15 in rural district Trump won, veteran, strong on labor, excites younger and female voters with his policies. Strong speaker, coined the “weird” meme. Followed by Beshear and Pritzker. While Shapiro helps with Pen he hurts Michigan and Wisconsin and parts of the base. Kelly if you want to go very centrist, which I don't think is the right move, and mediocre speaker. Mayor Pete I don’t think the country is ready for yet unfortunately as well as his McKinsey, Ivy League vibes for blue collar voters.

[pennywhitson]

I love Walz, he is smart quick witted, with a smile on his face he has a perfect answer to a guestion

[David_Bower]

Walz is best, but ffs please, not Shapiro.

[georgewashington]

I love love Tim Walz.. he is like a medicine after seeing insanity that Trump is. Please pick Tim walz for VP. He just makes you feel good.

[ginify]

I like Governor Waltzes attitude, spirit and he's feisty enough to stand up to anyone. 💙

[sheristewart]

Please please PLEASE, Kamala, choose this guy! He is a rare find. We have needed a Populous leader in The White House for so long. The DNC ignored the people's enthusiasm for Bernie in 2016 and got Donald! Let's not make that same mistake this year. He doesn't ONLY appeal to rural white men, HE APPEALS TO ALL AMERICANS WHO HAVE HAD IT WITH ELITE CLASS CORPORATE POLITICIANS.

We need someone in The Whitehouse, like Biden, who we can relate to and who we KNOW has our backs!

Please choose Tim Walz as your running mate! Put aside the political calculations that your team is surely advising and choose with your heart. We, The People will surprise you with our passion for a truly trustworthy, likable, relatable, no bs VP pick!

[barbarapisarski]

Harris/Walz fingers crossed...Any other one would just be weird! lol

[Tavat]

Walz for VP! Labor supports him. Progressives support him. The youth vote supports him. Do it! 🇺🇸 🌊

[coreywright]

Governor Walz is my favorite option of those candidates.

[josiahberry]

Tim Walz for VP! Shapiro will depress turnout. Anyone but him!

[zackmiller]

Walz or Beshear would be awesome VP picks! No Shapiro!!

[thisiszeppo]

And he looks good in a cap! I mean he's a dude! And a dude who is unafraid!

[shaiever]

Love this guy....he is quick thinking and natural! No showman but regular man who doesn't have to act....he have great record for everybody! Like him bc some of others are 2much "Obama like talking", for this ticket to win 2024 .... this guy would be great choice!

[crystalparker]

Tim Walz is the best candidate. This choice will tell us where Harris's loyalties lie... with the people or with the corporations.