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Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be VP running mate, sources say [View all]

Source: CNN

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision for her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/kamala-harris-trump-election-08-06-24/index.html

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Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be VP running mate, sources say [View all] onandup Aug 6 OP

Based on what? polichick Aug 6 #1

slso WaPo breaking news Native Aug 6 #20

Probably his record, policies, achievements, popularity... CaptainTruth Aug 6 #83

I like what I've seen of him. hamsterjill Aug 6 #98

Totally agree - he was my first choice. I was wondering what... polichick Aug 6 #108

Well CNN isn't always correct. How do they know this? mucifer Aug 6 #2

cnn always announces before things are verified lol samnsara Aug 6 #70

He has increased security at his residence DemocracyWorks Aug 6 #3

Link Doc Sportello Aug 6 #4

Why leak it before announcement? polichick Aug 6 #5

A secret between two people EYESORE 9001 Aug 6 #12

And in this case, more than 2 people need to know, since some prep has to be done in advance of the announcement thesquanderer Aug 6 #37

And don't forget families knowing the choice Zoomie1986 Aug 6 #69

Not to mention campaign signs for the convention, rallies etc. SergeStorms Aug 6 #104

Or as Ben Franklin said Zoomie1986 Aug 6 #68

And confidentiality means Seinan Sensei Aug 6 #77

I think this will be great. madaboutharry Aug 6 #6

YES! Also, supports PUBLIC schools. NO to tuition tax credits! CTyankee Aug 6 #88

He'll help reclaim the mid-west from the Trumpublicans. SergeStorms Aug 6 #105

So the Philly event was to throw people off IronLionZion Aug 6 #7

The rally will allow Shapiro to beckon PA voters to support the ticket, even though he is not on it. n/t John1956PA Aug 6 #11

Shapiro can still bring in PA by campaigning for Kamala? Irish_Dem Aug 6 #19

This is a rising tide lifts all boats pick. speak easy Aug 6 #28

I think Walz can bring in PA. Irish_Dem Aug 6 #35

A bit of Paul Wellstone in him. PlutosHeart Aug 6 #96

I agree. Irish_Dem Aug 6 #97

i agree totally nt et tu Aug 6 #40

Perhaps Colgate 64 Aug 6 #101

I hope so, also Biden's roots in Scranton can help IronLionZion Aug 6 #24

Philly event was scheduled way before Harris made the decision AlexSFCA Aug 6 #13

Shapiro would be a terrible pick. The Grand Illuminist Aug 6 #17

It doesn't matter what Trump wants, that's not the reason - TBF Aug 6 #50

Because Gaytano70 Aug 6 #18

It sure is! ShazzieB Aug 6 #100

The PHL rally was scheduled weeks before the decision was made. Ocelot II Aug 6 #29

I'm sure that's been planned (this whole tour) for a while. underpants Aug 6 #55

That was scheduled over a week ago -- it's to kick off a tour in an important Rust Belt state obamanut2012 Aug 6 #65

I did warn people to expect a deke. Zoomie1986 Aug 6 #71

Very good choice! Great for victory in November! Doodley Aug 6 #8

Fantastic! orange jar Aug 6 #9

He has a warmth and accessibility about him John Shaft Aug 6 #10

Yesssss!!!!! wordstroken Aug 6 #14

Great Choice!!! Brenda Aug 6 #15

Excellent pick Jon Ace Aug 6 #16

I literally just learned about Walz a few days ago, an underdog? AlexSFCA Aug 6 #21

Interesting you said that. A reporter on msnbc last night I think Tadpole Raisin Aug 6 #52

I don't drink, but would love to sit down with him multigraincracker Aug 6 #22

Scarborough is unhappy, that's a good sign onandup Aug 6 #23

He's been bitching about this for days - unwatchable. polichick Aug 6 #25

What's Scarborough's problem? Ocelot II Aug 6 #32

Shapiro carries PA, anti-semitism, blah blah onandup Aug 6 #49

34Felony's check bounced ...nt ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 6 #94

I think he believes Colgate 64 Aug 6 #102

OK, but why? Ocelot II Aug 6 #106

Morning Joe is one of those..... SergeStorms Aug 6 #107

So is Bill Kristol Zoomie1986 Aug 6 #73

FORMIDABLE!!!!! Mme. Defarge Aug 6 #26

This is a man who resonates truth when he speaks to voters bucolic_frolic Aug 6 #27

The last woman nominee's running mate was named Tim also 🤔 ColinC Aug 6 #30

And he did not help kansasobama Aug 6 #38

History often rhymes but does not repeat ColinC Aug 6 #43

Well, Elessar Zappa Aug 6 #90

Yep. Colgate 64 Aug 6 #103

Yeah, but Kaine was way too wishy-washy. Zoomie1986 Aug 6 #72

FINALLY BattleRow Aug 6 #31

onandup......... Upthevibe Aug 6 #33

I was hoping Mark Kelly for a high energy ticket V850i Aug 6 #34

I disagree Johnny2X2X Aug 6 #48

I agree. underpants Aug 6 #67

I agree. Was hoping for Kelly. colorado_ufo Aug 6 #56

Walz is the definition of someone who can walk into a bar, sit down by you and talk to you like you're his best friend bearsfootball516 Aug 6 #63

bot sure about Kelly being high energy AlexSFCA Aug 6 #64

Kelly is not high energy Zoomie1986 Aug 6 #79

Walz spent 20 years in the National Guard..... SergeStorms Aug 6 #109

It is a good pick but there will be a battle royal in PA kansasobama Aug 6 #36

The last time a running mate delivered a state the ticket wouldn't have won otherwise was in 1960. Ocelot II Aug 6 #57

Cue the music Botany Aug 6 #39

Awesome! I hope it's true. msfiddlestix Aug 6 #41

That's the ticket! FailureToCommunicate Aug 6 #42

Good DownriverDem Aug 6 #44

I think it's the safest pick - timing is everything. Shapiro will still work hard to deliver PA! nt TBF Aug 6 #45

Great choice! I like this guy. mwb970 Aug 6 #46

Vance is the uncle you watch around your kids onandup Aug 6 #54

Yay! Lulu KC Aug 6 #47

Post removed Post removed Aug 6 #51

I don't think that is what happened at all. madaboutharry Aug 6 #60

I agree sunnybrook Aug 6 #62

Walz is only 60, only a few months older than Kamala wishstar Aug 6 #74

?? Walz is 60 not fooled Aug 6 #75

It's like McDonald's Mysterian Aug 6 #53

Not who I was expecting but still a good.choice Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 6 #58

She went with compatibility . everyonematters Aug 6 #59

Tim Walz is pro-labor. Eric J in MN Aug 6 #61

Yet another article about the good things, and broad appeal, he brings to the ticket... FailureToCommunicate Aug 6 #66

YESSSSSS!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 6 #76

David Hogg is happy! not fooled Aug 6 #78

Nooooo!!!! Omnipresent Aug 6 #80

HS football coach, teacher, owns guns & advocates responsible gun rights, codified abortion rights in MN, progressive onetexan Aug 6 #81

She made her choice. She had nothing but good people to pick from. mucholderthandirt Aug 6 #82

Beeltejuice?? Say turnout 3x Roc2020 Aug 6 #84

If he's who I think he is, AncientOfDays Aug 6 #85

Good. Old white guys will feel better about the ticket now Warpy Aug 6 #86

So Vance is too scared to debate, too? Beartracks Aug 6 #89

It was announced some time ago that there would be no VP debate Warpy Aug 6 #91

Yes! RobinA Aug 6 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Aug 6 #92

Mr. Bayard just HAD to turn over to see what Fox was saying Bayard Aug 6 #93

Awesome. LudwigPastorius Aug 6 #95

I think his Army NCO and high school teaching experience prepared him for this. hunter Aug 6 #99