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Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' pick for vice president? (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 year ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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As a coach at Mankato West High School, Mr Walz helped build up an American football programme that led the school to its first state championship.

He also earned plaudits for agreeing to be the faculty adviser for the school's gay-straight alliance at a time when homosexuality was largely frowned upon.

He first ran for office in a largely agricultural district that spans across southern Minnesota, which is fairly rural and Republican-leaning.

But Mr Walz campaigned as a moderate who cared about public service and veterans' advocacy, leading to an election upset.

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I've never heard of him, he seems decent and Minnesotans love him. I'm a little in shock at a really great choice.

Edit: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/08/who-is-tim-walz-vice-president-kamala-harris-trump-2024/

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"In Minnesota, we're cutting poverty and strengthening families with our Child Tax Credit," Walz wrote in a social media post last week, calling out Republican nominee Donald Trump's running mate. "You'd think JD Vance would be eager to do the same nationally. Except he skipped a vote to pass the federal Child Tax Credit expansion yesterday. Give me a break with that pro-family talk."

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Someone mentioned this song in another thread and it made me laugh: Windows to the Walz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYH7_GzP4Tg