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Black Twitter is buzzing over Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris picking lovable Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (or Waltz, to Black folks), 60, as her vice presidential running mate in a popular move that energized supporters while setting the stage for Election Day (Nov. 5).
When I called @Tim_Walz this morning to ask him to join our campaign, I shared my deep level of respect for him and the work we’ve done together.
We’re going to unify this country and we’re going to win.
Let’s go get this done. pic.twitter.com/EcqZ497lyk
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 6, 2024
Walz (not Waltz), who seems like the friendliest neighbor you could ever have, joins Kamala’s campaign as a highly-respected man of the people who made sure all public school kids receive free breakfast and lunch and more during his successful tenure as Governor.
Here is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signing a law guaranteeing all students receive a free breakfast and lunch no matter their household income.
pic.twitter.com/EqKsJi3sBl— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) August 6, 2024
He also started the growing trend of calling Trump and his supporters “weird,” which continues to stick as an effective jab on the campaign trail.
I’m telling you: these guys are weird. pic.twitter.com/fvNRNf7T7T
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) July 24, 2024
In his first campaign rally with Kamala, the former teacher, military man, and coach sent the excited Philadelphia crowd into a frenzy with his first speech as a VP candidate.
At one point, he sent a hilarious shot at Trump VP pick JD Vance, whose been embroiled in a strange couch saga over the past few weeks.
Tim Walz says he can’t wait to debate JD Vance if he’s willing to get off the couch and show up.
“See what I did there?” Walz jokes. pic.twitter.com/6BR23cs1GB
— The Rooster (@rooster_ohio) August 6, 2024
One thing about Kamala, she’s going to get her cackle on.
Kamala trying to keep from laughing is sending me over the edge 😭 pic.twitter.com/kgfsWZbEL3
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 6, 2024
Surging in the polls, Kamala drew 15,000 people to the rally where she delivered a crowd-pleasing speech before delivering a heartfelt and educational introduction to Governor Walz, who took the handoff all the way to the house.
You can watch the full speech below:
If you haven’t watched @Tim_Walz speech tonight you can watch it in full here
— David Hogg 🟧 (@davidhogg111) August 7, 2024
As expected, social media exploded over the rousing speech that appears to have boosted Kamala’s lead in the presidential race. In most major polls, she’s up by multiple points.
Harris now leads by 13 points with women (55%-42%).
She has gone from a 23-point lead with Black voters over Trump a couple of weeks ago, to a 54-point lead.
Harris is up 9 points with independents (53%-44%). She was down 14 points with them last month.
Harris has gone from… https://t.co/it8XKZMAuo
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 7, 2024
How do you feel about Kamala picking Tim Walz? Tell us down below, and peep the hilarious hysteria over Kamala’s popular pick on the flip.
