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Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Her VP

Aug 6, 2024 | 10:13 AM

Photo: Lily Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

DETROIT, Aug. 6, 2024 ~ On Tuesday morning, multiple news outlets reported that Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, according to sources behind the scenes.

The Harris-Walz ticket will make campaign stops across key states, including a stop on Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Detroit. Her pick came weeks after speculation on who she would choose, with other top contenders including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.

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Aug. 6, 2024 ~ Vice President Kamala Harris will announce her running mate today, ahead of a campaign rally tonight in Pennsylvania. Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds talk with Roe Strategic Principal Jason Roe about the final two contenders, Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro, and if there will be a presidential debate between Harris and Donald Trump.

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