Vice President Kamala Harris has officially announced that she has selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate. Harris made the announcement in a post on X shortly after CNN reported the news, citing sources.
“I am proud to announce that I’ve asked @Tim_Walz to be my running mate,” Harris wrote on X. “As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he’s delivered for working families like his.”
She added, “It’s great to have him on the team. Now let’s get to work.” Harris also included a link for people to donate to the Harris-Walz campaign.
https://x.com/KamalaHarris/status/1820828396298879294
CNN’s John King previously noted that Harris might have chosen Walz due to their “comfort level” and because she believes Walz would be a “good governing partner.” King mentioned that Walz has impressed many observers, especially in light of the challenging circumstances surrounding the campaign and Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick.
Harris’ announcement on X drew criticism from some users. “Y’all picked the most far-Left radical possible! Thanks! You just made it even easier for us to beat you. Walz is a gold mine of headlines and talking points for us,” one user commented. Another joked, “This is a gift to Trump! THANK YOU,” while someone else remarked, “You just handed Donald Trump the election. Thanks, Silver Throat!”
Other users also expressed their disapproval, with comments like, “Congrats on picking the most radical ticket in history!” and “This might be the most radical left ticket in American history.” Another user criticized the choice, saying, “You have given 100 percent for Trump to win the election. Josh Shapiro would have been the best candidate to select and continue pushing the momentum, but you chose to go the other way. Good luck to you!”
