Republican radio host Hugh Hewitt on Monday said a clip of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz talking about his memory of Bagram Airfield proved Walz had falsely taken credit for serving in Afghanistan. “I stood one night in the dark of night on the tarmac at Bagram and watched a military ramp ceremony,” Walz … Read more
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on Tuesday acknowledged criticism from Republicans over his departure from the National Guard and statements he’s made about his own military service. Speaking at an event hosted by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Walz did not respond in a specific way to the criticism, but … Read more
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz defended his military record on Tuesday, and also thanked Republican opponent JD Vance for his military service. Vance later responded in kind, but added a bit of snippiness in the process. During a speech hosted by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the Minnesota governor who … Read more
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz walk as they prepare to depart at Chippewa Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., August 7, 2024. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters Six years before Tim Walz was tapped to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, he was … Read more
When Heather Crawford walked into a Minnesota public school to enroll her teenager in August 2022, she was ready for a fight. More than anything, she wanted her then-15-year-old, Cass, who is nonbinary and trans, to be safe at school, to have their name and pronouns respected, and to be able to use the restroom … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.” The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket “joyful warriors.” Contrast that with former President Donald … Read more
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Big crowds, go-to applause lines, talk of joy — and some unsolicited Republican counterprogramming. These were common themes during the first big campaign swing for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the new Democratic ticket barnstormed through five battleground states this past week on … Read more
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi excoriated Republicans for their attacks against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, saying the broadsides amounted to a “bankruptcy of their ideas.” “They don’t have anything to say so they make up things,” the California Democrat said Sunday. The truth about Tim Walz’s military service — and it’s not complicated. … Read more
Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed back at Republicans accusing Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) of misrepresenting his military record with a scathing claim about presidential candidate Donald Trump. During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, the Secretary of Transportation defended the new Democratic candidate for vice president for comments about his time in … Read more
The Harris-Walz campaign rolled into Michigan Wednesday for yet another rally, with a who’s who of local Democratic politicians lined up to speak. The list included Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Charlie Gilchrist, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Senator Debbie Stabenow and Representative Elissa Slotkin. United Auto Workers’ President Shawn Fain also spoke, and if … Read more
