Chicago: On a star-studded evening at the Democratic National Convention, Tim Walz made his national debut as Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick, delivering a compelling speech as he accepted the nomination.
In a swift and impassioned 15-minute address, the Minnesota governor recounted his humble beginnings in small-town Nebraska, where he worked on his family’s farm and later became a teacher. Walz shared how his students inspired him to pursue a career in politics.
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“They saw in me what I had hoped to instill in them: a commitment to the common good, an understanding that we’re all in this together, and the belief that a single person can make a real difference for their neighbors,” Walz said, as the crowd enthusiastically chanted “Coach Walz!”
Walz didn’t shy away from taking aim at Republican nominee Donald Trump, accusing him of spending “all day insulting people and blaming others.” However, much of his speech focused on lauding Harris and her qualifications.
“From her days as a prosecutor, as a district attorney, as an attorney general, as a United States senator, and then as our vice president, she’s fought on the side of the American people,” Walz said. “She’s taken on predators and fraudsters, taken down transnational gangs… She has never hesitated to reach across the aisle if it meant improving your lives, and she’s always done it with energy, passion, and joy.”
Walz, relatively unknown on the national stage, brings a down-to-earth Midwestern appeal to Harris’s campaign. His speech underscored his role as a grounded, everyman figure, crucial to the Harris-Walz ticket in the fight against Trump.
In closing, Walz formally accepted the nomination, calling it “the honor of my life.”
Key Points:
- Nomination: Tim Walz accepts the Democratic nomination to be Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential running mate.
- Background: Walz shared his upbringing in small-town Nebraska and his journey from teaching to politics.
- Criticism of Trump: Walz criticized Republican nominee Donald Trump, accusing him of insulting and blaming others.
- Praise for Harris: Walz highlighted Harris’s extensive career as a prosecutor, attorney general, senator, and vice president, emphasizing her commitment to the American people.
- Campaign Appeal: Walz brings a Midwestern, everyman vibe to the Harris campaign, which he showcased in his convention speech.
- Closing Remarks: Walz called his nomination “the honor of my life” in his concluding remarks at the DNC.
