Democratic superdelegates applauded Vice President Harris for selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her partner in the presidential race.
“Like Vice President Harris, Governor @Tim_Walz is dedicated to ensuring that government serves everyone—not just some. This commitment makes him an exceptional governor, and it will make him an even more effective vice president. Michelle and I are thrilled for Tim, Gwen, their family, and our nation,” former President Obama shared on X, along with his complete remarks regarding the selection.
Superdelegates, often referred to as automatic delegates, embody the Democratic establishment, which includes members of the Democratic National Committee, every elected Democrat in the House and Senate, governors, and all past Democratic presidents, vice presidents, Senate leaders, House speakers, minority leaders, and DNC chairs, as laid out in the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS SELECTS MINNESOTA GOV TIM WALZ AS HER RUNNING MATE
Gov. Tim Walz welcomes Vice President Harris at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on March 14, 2024. (Stephen Maturen/AFP via Getty Images)
Other Democratic officials, including governors who were previously considered for the running mate position, also took to social media to commend Walz on the selection.
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“Governor Tim Walz is a proven leader who embodies the heart and work ethic of the Midwest in his public service,” said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was also vying for the second spot on the ticket, in a statement on Tuesday. “His steadfast dedication to enhancing the lives of working families and supporting the most vulnerable makes me excited about him being the Democratic Party’s nominee for Vice President. Tim is not only a friend but also a fellow Midwestern governor, and it has been an honor serving alongside him. Vice President Kamala Harris has once again shown her leadership by selecting someone our party and the country can take pride in.”
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Vice President Harris (Reuters/Hannah Beier)
Reports emerged Tuesday morning suggesting that Harris was set to announce Walz as her running mate, in lieu of other prominent contestants, such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
“I am honored to share that I’ve invited @Tim_Walz to join me as my running mate,” Harris posted on X late Tuesday morning. “As a governor, coach, educator, and veteran, he has advocated for working families like his. I’m thrilled to have him on the team. Now, let’s get to work!”
As Democratic leaders commended the decision, Republicans expressed satisfaction with the move, preparing for what they characterize as a “far-left” ticket.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (AP Photo/Abbie Parr/File)
“Harris aligns with the far left and chooses Walz. Thank you, Kamala! Governor Tim Walz is a fantasy for the radical Left,” posted Sen. Lindsey Graham on X.
“It’s no surprise that [Harris] chose Tim Walz as her running mate—he reflects the same harmful economic, open-border, and lenient crime policies that Harris has imposed on our nation for the past four years,” wrote House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., on X.
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“Walz is simply a figurehead aiming to transform Minnesota to resemble Harris’s California, solidifying this ticket’s complete acceptance of a radical, America-last agenda.”
Vice President Harris was assigned, early on in the Biden administration, to tackle the underlying causes of mass migration from Central and South America. (Reuters/Kevin Mohatt/Pool)
“Tim Walz is an exemplary choice for Kamala Harris. He allowed BLM protesters, arsonists, and looters to wreak havoc in his state, and she supported contributions to the bail fund for those who faced arrest,” wrote Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on X.
Walz has a political history that includes serving in the U.S. House from 2007 until 2019, before being elected as Minnesota’s governor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
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Walz is expected to accompany Harris in Chicago later this month during the Democratic National Convention.
