With Tim Walz on the Ticket It’s Happy Warriors Versus a “Demented and Deranged Man”

I spoke with political commentator Charlie Sykes about the impact adding Tim Walz to the ticket will make for Kamala Harris, why Walz feeds into happy optimism, how he compares to J.D. Vance, the different vibes of the campaigns, why Harris didn't pick Josh Shapiro as her running mate and how that will impact the election, especially when it comes to Pennsylvania.

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[twinEAH]

Oh for God sake. All these people talking about the silliest things. You hear Tim Walz talk for five minutes and you are in love with the man. No one is going to be able to take him down. These silly things about how he handled the George Floyd thing. People always find something to criticize. But those of us who have eyes to see and ears to hear can see and hear immediately how amazing he is. He has great credentials, he is intelligent, articulate, down-to-earth, authentic, strong, kind, and yet has no problem speaking up and coming up with some great one-liners. He will wipe the floor with Trump and Vance. Most of us would vote for a tree stump over Donald Trump. But thankfully we are hugely excited and optimistic about the Harris-Walz ticket all the way. There is literally no comparison between Trump/Vance and Harris/Walz. It will be so very clear and obvious. I know the media nees something to talk about but this is such petty stuff.

[RosieRoserules]

My grandson said it was very strange how old people hate the word progress. And he also noticed how they hate the word radical. The founding fathers were very radical when they decided to write the Constitution and break from the crown

[bethfratesi]

Walz is the Anti-Trump and I'm here for it.

[ElizabethRose-fzrh]

He's a real man! Caring, opened minded!

[nancywright]

I voted blue 💙 in Michigan yesterday Harris and Walz represent the American people the enthusiasm and excitement they give us hope

[brotherlos]

Walz is going to go down as one of the best decisions VP Harris has made. The more I research his career, and still having Shapiro on board to help. This is an AMAZING trick they pulled on the GOP. Especially after the tape of Trump on the phone with Walz saying he did perfectly during the 2020 riots that has been released tonight.

[Coloradocorean]

Listen to Tim Miller. He just dropped audio of Trump praising Walz for his handling of the riots.

[MichaelSorbello-yonl]

We all remember your interview with Sarah Palin. Now it's time for you to interview Vance. I'm not alone with this feeling.
Thanks Katie.

[lilchiwahmama]

The president and vp working well together absolutely matters in 2024.

[RedRex]

So thrilled with this ticket. Super excited to vote for them, and for the future of America.

[debrabremmer]

There are those who are fighting to give ten year old kids free school lunches. And then there are those who are fighting to force ten year old kids to give birth. The choice is yours, US citizens

[Redipstick]

There is no problem on with him on the ticket! And yes we pay attention to the Vice President - Tim Walz is definitely increasing my support of the ticket!!!! And yes people want kids to be fed, for us to be neighbors and to mind your own business!!!

[RosieRoserules]

The 2020 BLM protest, all you have to do is Google the umbrella man. He was a far right instigator who came to the peaceful Marches to start fires and he did and was arrested but people forget about that. Boogaloo boys were arrested in Indianapolis and Kenosha starting fires and were arrested. In Nashville Tennessee it was a blue-eyed blonde haired Trump supporter far right who got arrested for starting the fire at the courthouse. All in all there were 28 people arrested for going to the BLM protest to start fires and to this day the far right claims the BLM people started the fires even though these people were arrested it just never made the news and it still doesn't.

[ronaldscottgoosen]

What’s wrong with being Progressive? When it’s actually explained to all of us like Gov Walz does are great for All Americans. Walz will bring out more than you think. I’m white middle class and a dad and I like Gov Walz he and Harris have my vote

[altheaagboola]

Most Americans can see right through JD Vance😂

[natalyalande]

Similarly to Sarah Palin JDVance appears to be a damaging candidate for the Republican ticket.

[cassfonnesbeck]

I think it is hilarious when talking heads say nobody knows him. Nobody knew Obama either when he won the presidency.

[karenhultgren]

I am so tired of trump - all his negativity, name calling and bad behavior. Harris is not perfect - boarder needs to be fixed - but I want a President that respects all people and moves us to the future, maintains democracy and upholds the constitution.

[markgoicoechea]

I think Authenticity could be the decisive factor in this race. It’s who the voters will connect with in the end.

[enrigor]

The team Harris and Walz brings excitement to everyone. WOW!