Summary

Co-hosts Claudia Koestler and Dan Harris discuss Democrat US Presidential nominee Kamala Harris's selection of Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, as her Vice President running mate for the November 2024 General Election. They explore his background, communication skills, and rapid rise in the selection process. The conversation also touches on the importance of the Vice President's role on the ticket, the potential impact of the pick on voters, and the role of the Vice President in representing the country abroad. Claudia and Dan contrast the two Vice President running mates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, the Republican running mate, and the authenticity of the candidates.

keywords

Tim Walz, vice presidential candidate, Democratic Party, communication skills, campaign, weird, impact, voters, vice president, representation, authenticity

takeaways

• Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, has been selected as the vice presidential candidate for the Democratic Party.
• His background as a school teacher, football coach, military veteran, long tenure in Congress and as Governor of Minnesota, along with his communication skills, make him a formidable candidate.
• The use of the term 'weird' by Tim Walz in the campaign has gained attention and resonated with anti-Trump voters.
• The selection of the Vice Presidential candidate is important as it reflects the party's platform and how the ticket plan and party will govern if elected.
• Tim Walz's authenticity and relatability are seen as strengths compared to JD Vance, the Republican running mate.

Sound Bites

• "Walz brought the term 'weird' into the election campaign."
• "He's about 60 years old and looks robust. He looks like an all-around American from the Midwest."