CNN is reporting that the ticket will be Harris-Walz, but there has been no official announcement (unless events unfold while I type).
I never got around to writing a post on the veepables, but Walz was, at least in the draft state in my head before I wrote a single word, was my number three (it went Kelly, Walz, Shapiro). I will confess that the rankings were soft to say the least (and the distance between 1 and 3 being very narrow).
Kelly and Shapiro have the swing-state advantage. I have seen, but not delved into, some research stating that the running mate may be worth up to 1 percentage point in their home state, which made PA and AZ of interest.
Shapiro was my number 3 because I fear he picks at the Israel-Palestine issue in a way that would be unhelpful to Harris at this time.
Walz makes an awesome contrast to Vance and has the advantage of Congressional and executive-level experience. That he comes from a small town of 400 and represented a conservative district is a good balance to Harris. His “weird” attack line has been both highly effective and not mean, which is a sign of some serious political skills.
I would recommend his interview with Erza Klein from last week if you want to learn more.
Discuss!
