Republicans in Congress are eagerly anticipating a face-off against a highly progressive presidential ticket this November, following the announcement that Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., referenced self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on X, stating, “Harris Feels the Bern and chooses Walz. Thank you, Kamala! Governor Tim Walz is a dream for the radical Left.”
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., the top-ranking House representative from Walz’s home state, criticized him for implementing policies that would resemble those of the deep-blue state of California.
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Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota speaks at a press conference about new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024, in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
“It’s expected that [Harris] would select Tim Walz as her running mate — he reflects the same harmful economic, open-border, and lenient crime policies that Harris has imposed on our nation during the last four years,” Emmer stated on X.
“Walz is simply an empty suit who has aimed to transform Minnesota into a version of Harris’ home state of California, reinforcing this ticket’s allegiance to a radical, America-last agenda.”
As a glimpse into the GOP’s anticipated campaign tactics in the coming months, several Republicans highlighted Walz’s handling of the state during the Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020.
They also mentioned that Harris advocated for a bail fund for demonstrators, the Minnesota Freedom Fund, during her 2020 presidential run.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is running for president as of late July (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
“The Democratic Party makes history as they select Harris-Walz to the ballot this November, presenting the most extreme Far Left ticket ever,” stated House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. “Walz was an unsuccessful Member of Congress and a failing Governor who supported the Defund the Police BLM movement that led to the destruction of cities. Meanwhile, Kamala was raising funds to release violent offenders from incarceration.”
Representative Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., from neighboring Wisconsin remarked in a statement, “While Minnesota was ablaze, Tim Walz did nothing but watch. While Minnesota faced chaos, Kamala Harris aided violent demonstrators in getting released from jail. This is the SOCIALIST vision.”
Walz faced backlash during the riots four years ago for his delayed response in calling the National Guard as activists caused destruction in Minneapolis.
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Flames from a nearby fire illuminate protesters standing on a barricade in front of the Third Police Precinct on May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. (Getty)
“Tim Walz is the ideal candidate for Kamala Harris. He permitted BLM rioters, arsonists, and looters to wreak havoc in his state while she encouraged contributions to the bail fund for those arrested,” said Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark.
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The newly formed ticket has also garnered support from prominent progressives, including “Squad” member Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
“Vice President Harris made a wise choice in Governor Walz as her running mate. Together, they will govern effectively, inclusively, and boldly for the American people. They won’t be intimidated, even under challenging circumstances – from healthcare to school lunches,” she stated on X.
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