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Harris Walz 2024

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Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 election. They are campaigning together, emphasizing support for organized labor and reproductive rights, while facing criticism from opponents regarding Walz's military record and political positions.

The main sentiment from left-leaning sources is one of hopeful optimism and support for Tim Walz and Kamala Harris, highlighting their potential to champion reproductive rights and unite families.

Right-leaning sources express outrage and condemnation towards Tim Walz, accusing him of deception regarding his military service, framing it as egregious "stolen valor." This is an aggressive assault on his integrity.

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Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, has been selected as Kamala Harris's running mate for the upcoming 2024 Presidential election. This choice comes in the wake of Harris launching her campaign, and Walz, with his military experience and past governance during civil unrest, offers a blend of "populism-lite" and progressive values. His record was scrutinized during the selection process, especially concerning his handling of the protests following George Floyd's death, which drew both praise and criticism. Former President Donald Trump previously commended Walz for his management of the riots, adding a layer of complexity to the current political narrative as Trump now skewers Walz with derogatory monikers such as "Tampon Tim".

Their joint campaign has faced challenges, particularly during a rally that was interrupted by JD Vance, a Republican politician who confronted Harris and Walz directly, evidencing heightened tensions on the campaign trail. This incident exemplifies the polarized political atmosphere as both candidates head into crucial midwestern battlegrounds, where Harris and Walz aim to galvanize support amidst a sea of right-wing critiques.

The campaign is further characterized by the distinctive and sometimes humorous memes surrounding Walz, but underlying these are serious discussions about governance, identity politics, and the implications of their political styles as they seek to differentiate themselves from Trump and his faction [source: https://www.thecut.com/article/republicans-calling-tim-walz-tampon-tim.html;

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Virality Score 6.9
Change in Rank -1
Thread Age 102 days
Number of Articles 2179

Political Leaning

Left 36.9%
Center 21.7%
Right 41.4%

Regional Coverage

US 85.6%
Non-US 14.4%

Recent Coverage

Here’s what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor

NPR - 98 days ago - Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/08/nx-s1-5065725/harris-walz-climate

'Baffled and alarmed': Trump team insiders reveal donors are scared as campaign flails

Raw Story - 98 days ago - Team Trump insiders Thursday revealed details of a campaign desperately struggling to keep up with Vice President Kamala Harris and assuage concerns about the former president's out-of-control rants and his running mate's unlikable demeanor, a new report shows.A dozen insiders tell Reuters donors an...

https://www.rawstory.com/news/2668930107/

Laura Ingraham Claims To Know Minnesota Well, Confuses It With Wisconsin

Newsweek - 98 days ago - The Fox News Channel host also criticized Tim Walz for his delayed response to the riots that broke out in Minneapolis in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd.

https://www.newsweek.com/laura-ingraham-minnesota-wisconsin-mistake-1936356

Harris, Walz to show support for organized labor in Detroit

Boston Globe - 98 days ago - Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have been highlighting their support for working people during their first joint appearances this week.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/08/nation/harris-walz-2024-election/

In Tim Walz, Kamala Harris Found A Partner To Advocate For Reproductive Rights

The Huffington Post - 98 days ago - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a track record of increasing abortion access in his state and can speak comfortably about his own family’s struggles with infertility.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tim-walz-kamala-harris-reproductive-rights_n_66b4b893e4b042ee2cd033b3

GOP strategist warns Trump about potential 'backfire' of J.D. Vance's 'real creepy' move

Raw Story - 98 days ago - Donald Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, could have just hurt their presidential campaign with a move some on both sides of the aisle are calling "real creepy."A CNN host early Thursday morning highlighted an "awkward moment" from the day before, when Vance "approached Kamala Harris' Air Force Two...

https://www.rawstory.com/gop-strategist-warns-trump-about-potential-backfire-of-jd-vances-real-creepy-move/

Making Hawaii safer, 1 year after the fire. And, Dems embrace 'Tampon Tim'

NPR - 98 days ago - Today, Maui residents remember the 102 people who lost their lives one year ago in a massive wildfire. Plus, Harris and Tim Walz continue on their introductory tour as JD Vance shadows them closely.

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/08/g-s1-15949/up-first-newlsetter-hawaii-maui-lahaina-wildfire-kamala-harris-tim-walz-jd-vance

Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows

NBC news - 98 days ago - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, according to his most recent financial disclosure.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/harris-running-mate-gov-tim-walz-owns-no-stocks-bonds-real-estate-disc-rcna165737

'Sick': Ex-GOP lawmaker debunks Trump's 'inaccurate' attacks on Tim Walz's military record

Raw Story - 98 days ago - Donald Trump and his GOP allies have jumped on a new angle of attack when it comes to Kamala Harris' running mate, but it is "inaccurate" and won't work, according to a former Republican lawmaker.Trump and others have questioned Tim Walz's military record, suggesting he "abandoned" his platoon when ...

https://www.rawstory.com/sick-ex-gop-lawmaker-debunks-trumps-inaccurate-on-tim-walzs-military-record/

'Flailing' MAGA Republicans are 'in a tire fire' — but still pose an 'existential danger': conservative

Alternet - 98 days ago - During a huge rally with her new presidential running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 6, Vice President Kamala Harris cautioned supporters that she is still running an "underdog" campaign against GOP nominee Donald Trump. Harris' message to supporters was clear: Be ...

https://www.alternet.org/trump-vance-walz-harris/

Tim Walz and wife Gwen reveal son Gus' secret health battle

Hello Magazine - 98 days ago - The Minnesota Governor shares two children with his wife Gwen

https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/711653/tim-walz-gwen-walz-share-son-gus-health-battle/

Letters: Mixed reviews on Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate

denverpost - 98 days ago - “What was Vice President Kamala Harris thinking when she named her running mate?” — Curt Anderson, Broomfield

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/08/08/tim-walz-kamala-harris-running-mate-letters/

Walz military service record under scrutiny as 2024 race heats up

Washington Examiner - 98 days ago - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spent more than two decades in the Army National Guard, but his departure has become a line of attack for the GOP.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3114388/walz-military-service-record-under-scrutiny-2024-race-heats-up/

Vance explains Trump’s plans for Europe

RT - 98 days ago - Donald Trump would push the EU to be self-sufficient in military and energy needs, according to his running mate, JD Vance

https://www.rt.com/news/602320-vance-europe-trump-presidency/

Brad Pitt, Tim Walz Meme Takes Internet by Storm

Newsweek - 98 days ago - Now Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, a post comparing the Minnesota governor to actor Pitt has gone viral.

https://www.newsweek.com/tim-walz-brad-pitt-kamala-harris-2024-election-snl-meme-1936344

Here’s How Much Kamala Harris’ VP Pick Tim Walz Is Worth

Forbes - 98 days ago - The Minnesota governor has pensions galore from his decades in the public sector. A gig as VP could make him richer.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/2024/08/08/heres-how-much-kamala-harris-vp-pick-tim-walz-is-worth/

The Trump Campaign Is All In on Dude-Bro Politics

Wired - 98 days ago - While Tim Walz models a traditional yet empathetic masculinity and White Dudes for Harris raise millions, Donald Trump is appearing on fratty streams in an effort to turn out the most reluctant voters.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-trump-campaign-is-all-in-on-dude-bro-politics/

What Harris’s Pick of Walz Says About Her Focus on the Care Economy

The New Republic - 98 days ago - He has a record shepherding measures like childcare and paid leave through the state legislature. That could appeal to some women voters.

https://newrepublic.com/article/184669/tim-walz-kamala-harris-may-give-families-lifeline

Harris’s vice presidential pick is a gift to the GOP

Washington Examiner - 98 days ago - Vice President Kamala Harris’s choice of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate may be just the misstep Republicans have been waiting for to reset the narrative in this race.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3114058/harris-vp-pick-gift-gop/

Chalk drawings of Tim Walz at this downtown Minneapolis art festival? Could be.

StarTribune - 98 days ago - The sixth annual Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival this weekend signals that summer is almost over.

https://www.startribune.com/chalk-drawings-of-tim-walz-at-this-downtown-minneapolis-art-festival-could-be/600954555

How do JD Vance and Tim Walz Compare as VP Picks? We Asked ChatGPT

Newsweek - 98 days ago - Newsweek asked ChatGPT to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the two would-be vice presidents.

https://www.newsweek.com/tim-walz-jd-vance-compare-vp-picks-chat-gpt-1935968