Kamala Harris’s selection of a running mate has been reported by the media, marking a key moment in her campaign.
Sources say that the official announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the Democratic VP nominee will be made today.
Sources in close proximity to the matter have informed both CNN and AP that Kamala Harris, Democratic nominee for President of the United States, has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
According to insiders who spoke with CNN, the vice president in office became more at ease with the governor’s nomination as the selection process neared its end.
The “staff favorite” in the Harris campaign, Walz, was praised by a source who stated that they were thrilled if he is selected since they are fond of him.
Harris, the current frontrunner for her party’s presidential campaign after replacing Joe Biden last month, is scheduled to publicly reveal her running mate during a rally held in Philadelphia.
Under a great deal of pressure from influential members of the Democratic Party and donors anxious about his odds against Republican nominee, ex-President Donald Trump, Joe Biden withdrew from the race after a disastrous debate.
According to the Associated Press, sources have named Walz as Harris’ pick. His background as a military veteran and unwavering support for Democratic party ideals such as safeguarding abortion rights will strengthen their ticket, explains the news outlet’s reasoning behind this selection.
According to reports, the Trump campaign sent out a fundraising email to its supporters in response to the news. The governor was described as “worse than Dangerously Liberal and Crooked Kamala Harris.”
During an MSNBC interview, the Midwestern governor caused a stir on social media in the US by referring to Trump and Ohio Governor J.D. Vance as “weird.”
Amidst this, supporters of Walz gathered outside his residence in Minnesota to revel.
Having served as a member of the Army National Guard for more than 20 years and also possessing experience as an educator and coach, Walz transitioned into politics. His initial success was achieved in 2006 when he defeated six-term Republican incumbent Congressman Gil Gutknecht to become Minnesota’s representative for its 1st congressional district. Subsequently, he won his bid for governorship in both the elections held thereafter – first elected to office in 2016 followed by re-election four years later on securing another term that stretched till after2022
