Democrats Rally Around Walz: In Their Own Words

Let’s look at the people behind the applause for Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick, Tim Walz. Walz was nominated by Harris earlier today.

In their own words, as recorded by Fox News:

“Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will lead America into a brighter future for everyone. Onward!” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., wrote on X, formerly Twitter, after the announcement.

“Tim Walz is wonderful,” former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told “Morning Joe” on Tuesday. “To characterize him as left is so unreal. He’s right down the middle. He’s a heartland of America Democrat.”

Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., reportedly one of the final two candidates Harris was vetting as a potential running mate, released a supportive statement after the decision.

“Vice President Kamala Harris has my enthusiastic support – and I know that Governor Tim Walz is an exceptionally strong addition to the ticket who will help Kamala move our country forward. Lori and I consider Tim and Gwen to be good friends of ours, and we are excited for them and for the country to get to know the great people we know them to be.”

Another candidate on Harris’ initial shortlist for vice president, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, wrote that Walz “is an exceptionally effective governor – and also great to work with.”

Other Democrat voices include former president, Barak Obama:

Like Vice President Harris, Governor @Tim_Walz believes that government works to serve us. Not just some of us, but all of us. That’s what makes him an outstanding governor, and that’s what will make him an even better vice president. Michelle and I couldn’t be happier for Tim… pic.twitter.com/s0RmVs7bGL

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2024

Bernie Sanders also chimed in:

.@Tim_Walz is a great asset to @KamalaHarris’ winning campaign & administration.

He is a former public school teacher, football coach, and strong union supporter.

As governor, he delivered for working families in MN. As VP, he will deliver for the working families of the US.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 6, 2024

And yes. As the headline suggests, it’s not just the Democrats celebrating Harris’ VP pick.

Some Republicans are in on it too. (Republican in name only, if you ask me.)

Gov Tim Walz is a fantastic VP choice for Kamala Harris. He’s a veteran, a responsible gun owner, a former teacher, and a steadfast supporter of farmers and American families. What impressed me about Walz was his ability to push back against Donald Trump’s disrespect & bullying…

— Olivia of Troye (@OliviaTroye) August 6, 2024

Walz for the win. pic.twitter.com/5yPk4c6IfU

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 6, 2024

Of course, it’s not a shocker to see Democrats rallying for their own.

Let’s take this opportunity to look at the disgusting world we might face with Walz at the helm. He had his trial-run as a leader when he served as governor in Minnesota.

I’ll let these images speak for themselves.

This is the image that defines Tim Walz. During the Floyd riots, he allowed a mob of thugs to burn a police station to the ground right in the middle of Minneapolis. Everything you need to know about him can be seen here. A thousand words, as they say. pic.twitter.com/5L0qzCy0d6

— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) August 6, 2024

More of Minnesota under Governor Walz:

This was Minnesota under Gov Tim Walz: pic.twitter.com/6CCbhyOPca

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 6, 2024

Check out this interesting montage from Mike Murphy:

When I ran for governor of Minnesota in 2022, my campaign put together this video montage of Tim Walz’s first-term failures.

Enjoy the highlight reel as the worst Vice President in our history is about to pick the worst, most careless Governor in history as her running mate. pic.twitter.com/nfCzOofraY

— Mike Murphy (@MikeMurphyForMN) August 6, 2024

Do you think a VP pick this late in the election campaign season will backfire on Democrats? Let us know.