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Why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz — Harris and Walz didn't know each other but quickly clicked. — Kamala Harris loved Tim Walz's governing record in Minnesota. His biography and record of winning tough races resonated with her. And most of all, she just really liked him.
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Anusha Mathur / Politico:
55 Things to Know About Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' Pick for VP — The governor of Minnesota had a career in the National Guard and as a high school teacher before he got into politics in the early 2000s. — Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, once said he never expected …
Dan Pfeiffer / The Message Box:
Why Tim Walz is the Right Choice for VP — The Minnesota Governor is an unconventional pick, but he makes sense on the ticket. — ∙ Paid — The pick is in — Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Her pick was a surprise.
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CNN:
Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate — Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision on her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice. — The selection caps the Midwestern Democrat's short but swift ascent from a relative unknown …
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Jill Lawrence / The Bulwark:
The Walz Pick and America's Urban-Rural Divide — AND THE WINNER of the Democratic veepstakes is . . . Tim Walz, who makes perfect sense. He's a popular, plainspoken, moderate Midwestern governor, a former teacher, a football coach, a gun owner who hunts pheasant and turkey …
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Need to Pivot to the Center Right Now
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Need to Pivot to the Center Right Now
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Yash Roy / The Hill:
Van Jones calls for conversation about ‘anti-Jewish bigots’ after Walz picked over Shapiro
Van Jones calls for conversation about ‘anti-Jewish bigots’ after Walz picked over Shapiro
Max Burns / The Hill:
Walz unifies the party, will bring working class voters back into the fold
Walz unifies the party, will bring working class voters back into the fold
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Owen Lavine / The Daily Beast:
Josh Shapiro: ‘Tim Walz Is Exceptionally Strong’
Josh Shapiro: ‘Tim Walz Is Exceptionally Strong’
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Nate Silver / Silver Bulletin:
Tim Walz is a Minnesota Nice choice
Tim Walz is a Minnesota Nice choice
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Politico:
How Tim Walz could help Harris connect with veterans
How Tim Walz could help Harris connect with veterans
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Tim McDonnell / Semafor:
Harris's VP pick broke through on the US' biggest climate challenge
Harris's VP pick broke through on the US' biggest climate challenge
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Washington Post:
Election 2024 live updates: Harris picks Tim Walz as VP ahead of multistate tour
Election 2024 live updates: Harris picks Tim Walz as VP ahead of multistate tour
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Associated Press:
Election 2024 live updates: Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, AP sources say
Election 2024 live updates: Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, AP sources say
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Mitch Smith / New York Times:
Walz Has Faced Criticism for His Response to George Floyd Protests — Some believe that Gov. Tim Walz should have deployed the Minnesota National Guard sooner when riots broke out following the police murder of George Floyd. — A little more than a year into Tim Walz's first term as governor, he faced his biggest test.
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Dana Ferguson / NPR:
Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate — For more on the 2024 election, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. — Tim Walz, the second-term Minnesota governor with a folksy demeanor, gained a spot on the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris' vice presidential choice, two sources close to the campaign tell NPR.
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PBS NewsHour:
WATCH LIVE: Harris holds first rally with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after choosing him as running mate — The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above. — Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Walz are set to appear together for an evening rally in Philadelphia …
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Susan Milligan / New Republic:
Trump's Campaign Is Drowning in Rage … There was One (very) Angry Man at the Georgia State University Convocation Center last Saturday. Donald Trump had harsh words for everyone. He insulted his general election opponent, “Crazy Kamala” Harris, for her “low IQ,” and jeered at President Joe Biden for …
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Domenico Montanaro / NPR:
Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump — Vice President Harris has upended the presidential race and has now built a 51%-48% lead over former President Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. — That result is 4 points better than just after Harris got …
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Marist Poll:
The 2024 Presidential Contest (August 2024) — NPR/PBS News/Marist National Poll — Harris Edges Trump in Two-Way and Multi-Candidate Contests — In the 2024 presidential contest, Vice President Kamala Harris edges former President Donald Trump by 3 percentage points in a head …
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Kate Conger / New York Times:
X, Owned by Elon Musk, Brings Antitrust Suit Accusing Advertisers of a Boycott — The company claimed that members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media coordinated to dissuade brands from advertising on X. — X on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media …
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Phil Williams / WTVF-TV:
FBI agents execute search warrant on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, NewsChannel 5 confirms — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — FBI agents executed a search warrant late last week on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles as the first-term Republican faces continuing scrutiny over fraudulent campaign financial reports …
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CNN:
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump — The Justice Department has charged a Pakistani man who has alleged ties to the Iranian government with seeking to carry out political assassinations …
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Trump possible target of Pakistani national charged in murder-for-hire plot
Trump possible target of Pakistani national charged in murder-for-hire plot
Stephen Robinson / Public Notice:
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Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
Republicans Resurface Tim Walz' 1995 Mugshot as Attacks Heat Up — DIGGING UP DIRT — The Minnesota governor gave up alcohol after the incident in 1995. — Tim Walz' mugshot from a 1995 DUI arrest went viral Tuesday just as Kamala Harris announced the Minnesota governor was joining her presidential ticket.
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Elon Musk will interview Trump on Monday night, Republican presidential nominee says … Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he will be interviewed on Monday night by Elon Musk, the billionaire who runs Tesla, SpaceX and social media site X. — The former president's planned talk …
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Ben Makuch / The Guardian:
Revealed: US neo-Nazi terror group aims to revive activities ahead of election — The Russia-based leader of the Base, which adheres to principles of accelerationism, seeks ‘A-team leader’ in US — While far-right extremists from all corners of the internet are targeting vice-president Kamala Harris …