Harris’s pick for VP: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Washington, DC — Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is sharing his initial impressions of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — Kamala Harris’s pick for a running mate.
Walz served in the House from 2007 to 2019 and was a member of the House Ag Committee. Grassley admits it’s unusual that he didn’t work with Walz on anything agriculture- or ethanol-related in all of those years, especially since they’re from neighboring states. Grassley, a Republican, says he’s done some research on Walz.
Grassley says voters will have a very clear choice in November.
Walz was born and raised in Nebraska, served 24 years in the Army National Guard, and worked as a high school social studies teacher before turning to politics. He’s been Minnesota’s governor since 2019. Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart released a written statement after the Harris campaign announced Walz would be the vice presidential nominee. Hart says Walz is a great candidate who understands Midwest principles, how hard Iowans work, and the value of a dollar.
