This chapter delves into the political ascent of Tim Walz, focusing on the complexities of selecting a vice presidential candidate. It examines the significance of key battleground states, notably Pennsylvania, and discusses Walz's governance achievements alongside controversies that shaped his candidacy. The narrative highlights the evolving political strategies of both parties and reflects on the implications of candidate selection in a pivotal election context.
The governor of Minnesota is Kamala Harris’s running mate. Minnesota Public Radio’s Dana Ferguson and Vox’s Andrew Prokop explain the Democratic ticket.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King.
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