No disarray here: Democrats unite in support of Harris-Walz ticket
The news that Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate created a strange disturbance in a dominant political narrative, first noticed and tweeted by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Dems in disconcerting levels of array.” This came after her total agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin—yes, the Manchin who officially gave up on being a Democrat this year and registered as an independent—that Walz is a fantastic choice for vice president. Ocasio-Cortez tweeted it was “an excellent decision,” and in a separate statement, Manchin said, “My friend Governor Tim Walz will bring normality back to the most chaotic political environment that most of us have ever seen.” And it hardly ends there. The ringing endorsements for Walz poured in from all parts of the party, starting from the top: The first major decision a party nominee makes is their choice for Vice President. And Kamala Harris has made a great decision in choosing Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. I've known Tim Walz for nearly two decades, first during his time in Congress and as Governor. A…— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 6, 2024 Walz got another presidential endorsement: Like Vice President Harris, Governor @Tim_Walz believes that government works to serve us. Not just some of us, but all of us. That’s what makes him an outstanding governor, and that’s what will make him an even better vice president. Michelle and I couldn’t be happier for Tim… pic.twitter.com/s0RmVs7bGL— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2024 And one from a former first lady, senator, and secretary of state: I'm thrilled to see Tim Walz join the Democratic ticket. From providing free meals for schoolkids to implementing paid family leave in Minnesota, he's about doing good in all the ways you can. He'll be an incredible partner to our first woman president. Let's go win this. pic.twitter.com/gH32Xq1Nco— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 6, 2024 The other top contenders for the job cheered Harris and Walz on: Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly: “Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are going to move us forward. … Gabby Giffords and I are ready to do everything we can to help them win.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro: “Governor Tim Walz is an exceptionally strong addition to the ticket … Over the next 90 days, I look forward to traveling all across the Commonwealth to unite Pennsylvanians behind Kamala Harris’ campaign to defeat Donald Trump.” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: “It was an honor to be considered in this process, but Tim Walz is a great friend and a great choice. I fully support this new ticket and will work to elect Kamala Harris as our next President of the United States.” Walz’s fellow Democratic governors chimed in: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: "I'm so excited that my friend Tim Walz will be the next Vice President of the United States! ... He'll be an excellent partner for Kamala Harris, and I'll do everything I can to get them elected this November. Let's go win this thing!" California Gov. Gavin Newsom: “Brilliant. … Tim Walz is about doing the right thing. Whether it’s free school meals or standing up against gun violence—he’s never been intimidated.” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker: “My friend Tim Walz is an excellent choice to be the next Vice President of the United States. … Let's win this!” Everyone—from Rep. Ilhan Omar, a fellow Minnesotan, and Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, who called Walz a “rock star,” to Rep. Dean Phillips, who had his own embarrassing and short-lived primary run against Biden—is thrilled. “Tim Walz can fix a lawnmower, fire a cannon, and fiercely protect women’s freedoms. All in one day,” Phillips said. Even anti-Trump Republicans applauded the choice. Former GOP operative Matthew Dowd called it a “smart” choice, adding, “Walz will help the entire campaign effort especially in places like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.” The hive of disaffected Republicans at the Lincoln Project are positively gleeful. Can't wait to watch MAGA twist themselves into a pretzel trying to convince America this guy is evil. pic.twitter.com/pzWsk3F7Kj— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 6, 2024 Meanwhile, the Trump team is being, well, weird about it. We never thought we'd be agreeing with Manchin. Let's celebrate "normal" and help Kamala Harris and Tim Walz restore our fundamental rights with your donation.
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The news that Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate created a strange disturbance in a dominant political narrative, first noticed and tweeted by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Dems in disconcerting levels of array.”
This came after her total agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin—yes, the Manchin who officially gave up on being a Democrat this year and registered as an independent—that Walz is a fantastic choice for vice president. Ocasio-Cortez tweeted it was “an excellent decision,” and in a separate statement, Manchin said, “My friend Governor Tim Walz will bring normality back to the most chaotic political environment that most of us have ever seen.”
And it hardly ends there.
The ringing endorsements for Walz poured in from all parts of the party, starting from the top:
Walz got another presidential endorsement:
And one from a former first lady, senator, and secretary of state:
The other top contenders for the job cheered Harris and Walz on:
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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly: “Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are going to move us forward. … Gabby Giffords and I are ready to do everything we can to help them win.”
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro: “Governor Tim Walz is an exceptionally strong addition to the ticket … Over the next 90 days, I look forward to traveling all across the Commonwealth to unite Pennsylvanians behind Kamala Harris’ campaign to defeat Donald Trump.”
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: “It was an honor to be considered in this process, but Tim Walz is a great friend and a great choice. I fully support this new ticket and will work to elect Kamala Harris as our next President of the United States.”
Walz’s fellow Democratic governors chimed in:
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: "I'm so excited that my friend Tim Walz will be the next Vice President of the United States! ... He'll be an excellent partner for Kamala Harris, and I'll do everything I can to get them elected this November. Let's go win this thing!"
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom: “Brilliant. … Tim Walz is about doing the right thing. Whether it’s free school meals or standing up against gun violence—he’s never been intimidated.”
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker: “My friend Tim Walz is an excellent choice to be the next Vice President of the United States. … Let's win this!”
Everyone—from Rep. Ilhan Omar, a fellow Minnesotan, and Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, who called Walz a “rock star,” to Rep. Dean Phillips, who had his own embarrassing and short-lived primary run against Biden—is thrilled.
“Tim Walz can fix a lawnmower, fire a cannon, and fiercely protect women’s freedoms. All in one day,” Phillips said.
Even anti-Trump Republicans applauded the choice. Former GOP operative Matthew Dowd called it a “smart” choice, adding, “Walz will help the entire campaign effort especially in places like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.”
The hive of disaffected Republicans at the Lincoln Project are positively gleeful.
Meanwhile, the Trump team is being, well, weird about it.
