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This voter sees VP candidate Tim Walz as ‘a walking hug’

After Vice President Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at a rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6, the Keystone spoke with Rhonda Smith, who said of Walz: “Who can’t love somebody that gave free lunch to all the children in his state.” Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check…

This voter sees VP candidate Tim Walz as ‘a walking hug’
Rhonda Smith

After Vice President Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at a rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6, the Keystone spoke with Rhonda Smith, who said of Walz: “Who can’t love somebody that gave free lunch to all the children in his state.”

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Democrats were fired up on Tuesday when Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in Philadelphia. The two rallied in front of a raucous crowd of over 10,000 supporters at the Liacouras Center on Temple University’s campus. Harris picked Walz as her running mate prior to Tuesday’s rally. Walz worked as a teacher and high school football coach before being elected to the US House in 2006. He was elected governor of Minnesota in 2018. During his time as governor, Walz passed legislation giving school students universal free breakfasts and lunches, and expanded reproductive rights and freedoms. ✏️: Sean Kitchen 🎥: Associated Press #Pennsylvania #PAPolitics #PANews #News #Philly #Philadelphia #KamalaHarris #Kamala #Kamala2024 #TimWalz #KamalaHarris2024 #HarrisWalz #2024Election #Election2024 #Election #elections #VP #TempleUniversity

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