71% of Americans haven't heard of Tim Walz, Harris' VP pick

Though Democrat contender Kamala Harris hopes to consolidate her position in three Midwestern states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania by choosing Tim Walz as her running mate for the November 5 election, a whopping majority of US voters do not know him at all. According to an NPR/PBS/Marist poll published Tuesday, 71% of respondents said they had never heard of Walz. They also said they have no opinion of him. Harris preferred him over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

Will Tim Walz be an asset?

However, CNBC thinks being largely unknown will be an asset for the Democrats as it will force Trump's campaign to spend precious time and resources to define Walz in the eyes of voters. They will not be able to focus on Kamala Harris during that period. It is evident by the fact that the Trump campaign went live with a webpage titled “Meet Governor Tim Walz” immediately after he was chosen as the running mate.

Trump campaign makes plans to attack Tim Walz

According to the business news outlet, the Trump campaign is preparing a detailed plan to attack Walz. It has decided to accuse the Minnesota Governor of supporting “open border” policies and “defunding the police.” It has already started portraying the Harris-Walz ticket as radically left of center.


Also Read : Why Tim Walz is everybody's favorite uncle?

"Dangerously Liberal Extremist"

In a statement issued after Walz was elected vice presidential candidate, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said like Kamala Harris, Tim Walz is a "dangerously liberal extremist", and the Harris-Walz California dream is every American’s nightmare. However, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected it on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Tuesday morning. She said Walz is right down the middle, he is a heartland of America Democrat.

Also Read : Disclaimer: All we know about Cate Blanchett starrer Apple TV+ series

Football coach becomes vice presidential candidate

Two-time Minnesota governor, Tim Walz maintained a low profile when the process for selecting the vice presidential candidate began. But he quickly rose and won the ticket with his affable Midwestern demeanor. Born in the small town of West Point, Nebraska, Walz joined the Army National Guard after graduating from high school in Butte, Nebraska. He also taught at a high school for several decades, and coached football.

FAQs

What did the Trump campaign say about Tim Walz?
Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said like Kamala Harris, Tim Walz is a "dangerously liberal extremist", and the Harris-Walz California dream is every American’s nightmare.

How humble is Tim Walz's background?
Born in the small town of West Point, Nebraska, Tim Walz joined the Army National Guard after graduating from high school in Butte, Nebraska. He also taught at a high school for several decades, and coached football.