Tim Walz selected as vice presidential candidate alongside Harris
The Issue: Vice President Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
The decision to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate highlights the shift of the Democratic Party towards more left-leaning policies.
As the governor of Minnesota, Walz has implemented several far-left policies, with his remark about socialism and neighborliness illustrating his political stance.
His handling of the Minneapolis riots led to a period of civil unrest and reports of Harris supporting bail fund contributions for felons do not bode well for their potential leadership.
Denis David
East Rockaway
Minnesotans are excited about Harris selecting Walz as her running mate, given his past reputation as a moderate and sensible leader.
However, Walz’s shift to more left-wing politics in recent years has been detrimental to Minnesota, which was once thriving.
Andy Brehm
Saint Paul, Minn.
The addition of Tim Walz to the Kamala Harris ticket signifies the Democratic Party’s move towards progressivism or socialism.
It’s an interesting choice.
Richard A. Ketay
Newark, NJ
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The claim that Harris selected Walz “because she didn’t dare cross the left by tapping a Jew” is unfounded, given that Harris herself is married to a Jew.
Walz is seen as a solid VP choice, representing Midwestern values and service for the common good.
Katherine Dieckmann
Manhattan
Harris’ choice of Walz as her running mate mirrors her own left-leaning ideology, which some see as a disadvantage.
Walz’s handling of the protests in Minneapolis raised concerns, with some preferring other political combinations over Harris-Walz.
Betsy Flor
Putnam Valley
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, much like former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, is known as a happy warrior.
His political label is yet to be determined by Republicans, but it is expected to be divisive, given the current political climate.
Denny Freidenrich
Laguna Beach, Calif.
Walz’s selection by the Harris campaign reflects a lack of interest in making America great again, according to some critics.
Sean P. Kelly
Farmingdale
Commenting on the Harris-Walz ticket, some see it as a further move towards progressivism within the Democratic Party, building on the groundwork laid by the Biden administration.
Richard Reay
East Fishkill
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