Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, and already momentum is building from all corners of the diverse Democratic coalition \u2013 from AANHPI, Black, Latino, LGBTQ+ leaders, and more. The Harris-Walz ticket is unifying Democrats and creating historic enthusiasm with less than 100 days until Election Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case you missed it, here\u2019s what constituency media from across the country are reporting on Vice President Harris\u2019s pick of Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Indian American Impact<\/strong><\/a>: Indian American Impact Fund Applauds Kamala Harris\u2019s Selection of Governor Tim Walz as Vice Presidential Running Mate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201cA former educator, Governor Walz supports strong public schools and believes in ensuring access to high-quality education for all. These achievements reflect and align with the inclusive and forward-thinking values South Asian Americans cherish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n NewsOne<\/strong><\/a>: Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As VP Running Mate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201cThe Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and president of National Action Network, hailed Harris\u2019 pick of Walz as her vice presidential running mate. […] \u2018Governor Walz has already shown he isn\u2019t afraid to take on those who want to move our country backward, which will only be an asset in moving us forward. You can already see he is ready and willing to support Kamala Harris as she seeks to become the first Black female president, knocking down one of the greatest barriers in the process.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Capital B<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>How Kamala Harris\u2019 VP Pick Tim Walz Has Been an Ally to Black Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201c<\/em>Walz has advocated for a number of other causes that especially help Black communities. In July, <\/em>he signed the African American Family Preservation Act<\/em><\/a> to grant greater protections to families confronted with separation in the foster care system. In February 2023, <\/em>he signed the CROWN Act<\/em><\/a> to combat the discrimination Black and brown people face in the workplace and at school because of their hair texture or style. And in 2021, <\/em>he established the Missing and Murdered African American Women\u2019s Task Force<\/em><\/a> to address the violence plaguing Black women.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n AP<\/strong><\/a>: Kamala Harris elige al gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, como compa\u00f1ero de f\u00f3rmula<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point:<\/strong> <\/em>Translated from Spanish to English<\/strong> \u201cElecting Walz, 60, she taps into a [veteran] and union-supporting Midwestern governor who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, which includes broad protections for the right to abortion and generous aid to families.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Voz de Am\u00e9rica<\/strong><\/a>: Kamala Harris escoge al gobernador de Minnesota Tim Walz como su vicepresidente<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point<\/strong>: <\/em>Translated from Spanish to English<\/strong> \u201cHarris and Walz are expected to make their first scheduled public appearance Tuesday night at a campaign rally at Temple University in Philadelphia, kicking off a tour of several battleground states that are likely to decide the election. They include Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. […] Harris recently launched a $50 million advertising campaign, seizing on the momentum of a nascent race against Republican rival Donald Trump with a one-minute ad titled \u2018Fearless\u2019.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advocate<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>Minnesota governor Tim Walz selected as Kamala Harris\u2019s running mate; here\u2019s his LGBTQ+ record<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point:<\/strong> \u201cWalz has a strong record of supporting <\/em>LGBTQ<\/em><\/a>+ rights, according to the <\/em>Human Rights Campaign<\/em><\/a>. In July 2021, he signed an executive order banning the practice of so-called \u201cconversion therapy\u201d for minors, making Minnesota one of the first states to do so through executive action. He has also supported legislation to protect <\/em>LGBTQ<\/em><\/a>+ youth in foster care and has been vocal about the need for comprehensive nondiscrimination protections. Walz consistently appointed LGBTQ+ people to key positions in his administration and has worked to make Minnesota a leader in LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity. As a history teacher in the 1990s, Walz helped start his school\u2019s first Gay-Straight Alliance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n LGBTQ Nation<\/strong><\/a>: Kamala Harris names LGBTQ+ ally Gov. Tim Walz her running mate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201cIn 2009, he made a House floor speech supporting the repeal of \u201cDon\u2019t Ask, Don\u2019t Tell,\u201d the military\u2019s ban on out gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members. That same year, he also helped facilitate the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a 2009 federal law that offers enhanced funding for and prosecution against hate crimes motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ bias.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Native News Online<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be Her Running Mate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201cIn April, NAFOA, the Native American Finance Officers Association, awarded Walz with its 2024 Government Economic Empowerment for his exceptional dedication to tribal relations. Throughout his two terms, Governor Walz prioritized enhancing government-to-government relationships with Minnesota\u2019s 11 tribal nations, enacting Executive Order 19-24 to strengthen consultation requirements. He established the Office of Tribal State Relations within his office, highlighting the significance of tribal partnerships. Governor Walz\u2019s historic visits to all 11 tribes in the state underscore his commitment to meaningful engagement and consultation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Indian Country Today<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>Kamala Harris selects Minnesota’s Tim Walz as running mate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201c<\/em>Securing the Native vote was crucial for Joe Biden\u2019s campaign in 2020, especially for battleground states like Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin. Walz could help bring the 11 federally recognized tribes in Minnesota on board with Harris. He has a proven record of working with Native people. Selecting White Earth Nation citizen Peggy Flanagan as his lieutenant governor years ago ranks high on that list. […]Walz has received support from a number of tribal leaders from Minnesota tribes: Prairie Island Indian Community, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Independent<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>Jennifer Garner and Queer Eye\u2019s Bobby Berk join Rural Voters for Harris call to celebrate Walz\u2019s pick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201cIf I do say so myself, rural Democrats always have a way of taking time and opportunity where it’s at, and so I’m very excited that on this day, we also get to celebrate historic announcement of Governor Tim Walz joining the ticket with our phenomenal present next president, Kamala Harris,\u201d Anderson Clayton, the chairwoman of the North Carolina Democratic Party who has <\/em>pushed for Democrats to appeal to Black and brown voters in rural areas<\/em><\/a>, said on the call.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 19th News<\/strong><\/a>: Harris chooses Gov. Tim Walz \u2014 an abortion rights and public education advocate \u2014 as running mate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201c<\/em>In office, Walz has expanded <\/em>abortion rights<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>LGBTQ+ rights<\/em><\/a>. The PRO Act, which he <\/em>signed into law in early 2023<\/em><\/a>, insulated the right to abortion in the state from future changes by the court. He also <\/em>signed additional legislation<\/em><\/a> expanding funding for abortion services, reducing coverage barriers and eliminating restrictions on the procedure, including an informed consent requirement and a 24-hour waiting period.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Teen Vogue<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>What to Know About Tim Walz, Harris\u2019 VP Pick and Gen Z Ally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Point: <\/strong>\u201c<\/em>In 2023<\/em><\/a>, he signed a bill that guaranteed Minnesotans the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Walz signed a $2.3 billion education budget into law \u2014 which his office <\/em>calls<\/em><\/a> the \u201csingle-largest investment in public education\u201d in Minnesota state history \u2014 and expanded access to mental health resources for students. He expanded workers’ rights, signing into law programs to establish paid family and medical leave, as well as sick days, statewide. He <\/em>restored voting rights<\/em><\/a> for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota, signed legislation allowing 16 and 17 year olds to pre-register to vote, and signed into law an elections bill package that included the <\/em>Minnesota Voting Rights Act<\/em><\/a>.. He also signed a bipartisan bill to lead Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040 and has signed over 40 climate initiatives into law, per the Governor\u2019s Office website.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n