Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz in his own words

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was a dark horse from the start, left off early lists of potential running mates. But no one used the 16 days since President Joe Biden stepped aside more effectively than Walz, and Vice President Harris chose him as her running mate. Here's her vice presidential pick in his own words.



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[ryanhall]

I love him. He's fantastic. It's about time they got called out of their BS.

[rob]

Get em' Tim. Thanks for jumping in the race and showing the country what Midwestern common sense looks like.

[alexmaines]

Had no clue who Tim Walz was but after researching what he's done, and then seeing videos of him, I am starting to adore this man.

[paulglover]

This dude is the America we need to get back to.

[lorigeisinger]

Oh this Walz guy is an A1 Winner. Love his down to earth common sense .

[MarsorryIckuatuna]

Just met this guy and I like him so much! Truth!

[billheuber]

Thank you for standing up to these weird creeps, Teach!! 💙
"When you recognize a bully, you find a teacher!!" 💙👍🏼

She found you brother!! And thank you for accepting!!

We've got you, and thank you for caring about us!! 💙 🤜🏼

[janetritchie]

"We're not afraid of weird people ...we're a little bit creeped out, but we're not afraid". Love this guy!😂😂

[shesails]

I love how plain spoken Walz is! No BS, no trying to sound smarter than his listeners, just telling it like it is!💙

[staciedahl]

Well said Governor Walz! I'm really proud to be from Minnesota at this moment.

[maedenton]

He sounds like a real man. Logical, intelligent, and down to earth. Someone we can like.

[domineu]

Oh man - what a relief.
He speaks from my ❤

[dizwell]

It's refreshing to hear complete sentences articulated concisely and making sense! Lord, how I hope these two get up in November.

[sugarbowl]

He’s really growing on me ! I’ve never heard of him until Kamala picked him up.. love this guy, just a normal well rounded friendly guy.. ❤❤️❤️🥰

[mischaminxx]

The more I hear from this man and the more I learn about him the more excited I get to have him in the White house ❤
Harris/Walz 2024 🔥

[dachep]

"picture these guys doing that, and you just can't" 🔥

[gloriaf]

Walz is a breath of fresh air. He brings a different tone to this conversation. I'd rather listen to him than Trump or Vance! They are so weird!!😂

[katherineturner]

Tim is the REAL DEAL, very family oriented sharp, quick thinker, devoted husband, father, here for the people and not afraid of weard people 😂, this is what We the people need!!!!

[marybing]

Love this! Finally someone speaking normal and saying just what it is!
Thank you❤❤❤

[terrysamuels]

Governor Walz is amazing. Wow this dude is real!