Just as Trump chose to take on a running mate who did more to fire up the MAGA base than pull in moderate voters, Kamala Harris has forgone more conservative choices and picked a vice presidential nominee who will give progressives plenty to cheer about.
Tim Walz, a 60-year-old Midwesterner who has served as Minnesota’s governor since 2018, is a relatively unknown figure in national politics. But over the past few weeks he’s sparked enthusiasm among Democrats for his track record on abortion and particularly labor, and for his willingness to go after former President Trump and his new running mate, JD Vance, as the general election heats up.
