Walz's 'big dad energy' is why he is Harris' perfect VP pick: Jonathan Capehart

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Published 2024-08-11
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's introduction to the national stage as Kamala Harris' VP pick is energizing Democrats in the battleground states. Jonathan Capehart analyzes why Walz's selection was the perfect call by Harris—and how his Midwestern "kindness and Dad-joke goofiness" attracts voters.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Byrvurra
    Walz was an amazing pick, probably the most important, impactful, decision of Harris' political career. She may have saved our democracy.
  • @SonneCreations
    This is the news I want to see, not regurgitating Trumps regurgitations.
  • @dawna8695
    Mr. Capehart, your story about getting a haircut made me laugh and cry. Hearing it gives me hope in the trust and unity we're capable of. 80 something more days? Can't wait to vote! Harris/Walz 2024! 💖🤍💙
  • Love this. The haircut story is such a metaphor of life for all of us, in my opinion. Get out of the comfort zone, reach out to each other and HELP---not hurt. This just proves and shows the deeply personal stories are likely the ones that resonate best with most all of us. Thank you. Get out and VOTE. God bless America and our democracy.
  • I'm from the Minnesota district that Walz represented in Congress, I live near the school he taught at, & my Aunt is a good friend of his. It has been overwhelming to see the love for this man come pouring out all over this country! My heart feels like it will burst with pride for him and pride for my country. This couldn't happen to a better man!
  • @cataliens
    My amateur video at the rally so you can see the crowds. I didn't put much of the speech because you can watch that in better quality but this is what it was like to be at the Harris/Walz Rally in Las Vegas 8/10/2024. If I had to describe it I would say THUNDER AND LIGHTNING! In these videos you really can't feel the thunderous cheers and energy that all these people are giving out. It's so amazing, I've never seen anything like it in my life!
  • @Cj-en4fj
    It's so true. I'm a person of color born and raised in a tiny town in southeast Arkansas, and this is the white dude I know. He's so familiar—my teacher, my coach, a few of my white friend's dad, and my dad's white friend, Mr. Buddy Pete❤
  • LOL at how the Trump trolls have been getting increasingly desperate. The MAGA meltdown in November is gonna be epic. :face-blue-smiling::face-blue-smiling::face-blue-smiling::face-blue-smiling::face-blue-smiling:
  • @rrubio7819
    Well , drump brings the big turd energy. So there.
  • @DancerGirl-24
    He has a good record on important issues. And that's the most important thing: that there's a ticket that knows Climate change/global warming is real and is from a party trying to do something about it despite constant obstructionism and nay-sayism from republicans; that harris/walz are the party of AFFORDABLE health care and common sense gun control; are the from the party that understands that clean water is the most important thing to protect from polluters because we all need it to live, to thrive, to grow our food and crops and care for our animals on the farms and in our homes; and that Harris/Walz are from the party that has finally done something about making billion dollar proft "corporations" (the ones SCOTUS ruled were 'people' ) pay something in taxes instead of putting it all on the middle class taxpayer. If they're "people" they shouldn't be priviliged people and get tax cuts - they should be paying their fair share.
  • @fendistarz100
    Gov Walz can even bring us together over a "bi-racial" haircut. Thanks for sharing your story, Jonathan😊
  • @Tom-em4ph
    Walz represents the tradition of the person who went into politics to make a difference and help people by representing them in Washington he's like a breath of fresh air great guy
  • @annab2717
    Join the Movement, Vote Blue!💙💙💙💙💙
  • @jp-nd3vd
    This looks like a man you can trust
  • @luckyday8522
    America’s cool parents vs America’s angry Grandpa & creepy Uncle
  • @thedylangirl
    My boys had that kind of amazing barber too. When he observed that we are Indigenous, he excitedly spoke of his love of Joseph Campbell and of Native storytelling. There was no trace of the pandering or virtue-signaling we experience today. Just sincere interest and community. He got them confidently through many a school picture day and dances. He became a beloved part of our family history. He passed in 2020 and our boys still fondly speak of their pal, Larry. There are many such great men out there. I’m so grateful to see their kind being elevated. 🥰