Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not ruling out a spot on the Biden-Harris ticket, following reports that the Vice President is considering a run for president. Walz spoke with MPR News on Monday, after Harris announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is keeping his options open when it comes to a potential spot on the Biden-Harris ticket in 2024. In an interview with MPR News on Monday, Walz said that he has not ruled out the possibility of joining the Democratic presidential ticket.
"I'm focused on my job as governor right now," Walz said. "But I'm not going to close any doors at this point."
Governor Walz Doesn't Rule Out Joining Biden-Harris Ticket
Walz's comments come after Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Sunday that she would be seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2024. Harris is considered a frontrunner for the nomination, and her announcement has sparked speculation about who might join her on the ticket.
Walz is a popular figure in Minnesota, having won re-election in 2022 by a wide margin. He is also seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, and his name has been mentioned as a potential vice presidential candidate for several years.
If Walz were to join the Biden-Harris ticket, he would bring a number of strengths to the campaign. He is a moderate Democrat with a strong track record of working across the aisle. He is also a skilled communicator and campaigner.
However, there are also some potential challenges to Walz joining the ticket. He is relatively inexperienced on the national stage, and he may not have the name recognition of some other potential candidates. Additionally, he would have to give up his governorship, which is a powerful position in its own right.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to join the Biden-Harris ticket is up to Walz. He will need to weigh the pros and cons of the decision carefully before making a final call.
In addition to Walz, there are a number of other potential vice presidential candidates who have been mentioned in recent weeks. They include:
* Stacey Abrams, former gubernatorial candidate from Georgia
* Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina
* Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan
* J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois
* Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from New Jersey
The Biden-Harris campaign is expected to begin narrowing down its list of potential vice presidential candidates in the coming weeks. A final decision is likely to be made by the summer of 2024.
