Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who was on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' VP shortlist is reacting to the pick of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Evelyn HolmesIllinois Governor JB Pritzker has praised Vice President Kamala Harris' pick of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate.Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who was on Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' VP shortlist is reacting to theGovernor Pritzker praised the pick, saying Walz is a praised the choice calling Walz a "proven leader who brings to public service the big heart and hard work of a Midwesterner.
He is a kind and decent human being," Pritzker said. "Tim Walz cares deeply about the work that he does and every person he interacts with." Sources close to the deliberations said Governor Walz, a former school teacher and military veteran, was chosen because of his relatability along with his progressive policies when it comes to police reform as a former member of Congress, he can also be an asset on Capitol Hill."Harris need some balance in terms of having a white male who may be more approachable who may make some white voters feel more comfortable," ABC7 Political Aalsy Laura Washington said.
Now the Trump-Vance campaign is wasting no time attacking Governor Walz as the Democratic presidential vice president choice, calling him a leftist who embraces a liberal agenda. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates released a statement on the pick saying, "We couldn't be more thrilled that Kamala Harris chose a high school social studies teacher as her running mate.
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