Top VP contender Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz no longer traveling to New Hampshire after schedule change

[SouthBayDem]

Source: WMUR

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who has emerged as a top contender for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, will no longer travel to New Hampshire as originally planned, WMUR-TV has learned.

“The governor's schedule has changed and he is no longer traveling to New Hampshire this weekend," Teddy Tschann, a spokesman for Walz, said in a statement.

The Harris campaign could not confirm what specifically caused the governor's schedule to change.

Walz visited New Hampshire in the spring, headlining a major fundraiser for the Democratic Party. He is one of many major political names being floated as a potential key pick to join Harris on the Democratic ticket for president.

Read more: https://www.wmur.com/article/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-no-longer-traveling-to-new-hampshire/61782017

[getagrip_already]

1. All their schedules are changing....

They will probably all be on stage in philly when the announcement is made.

[Tadpole Raisin]

2. I'm starting to get the feeling that no matter who she chooses

she’s going to have all of them there with her at the rally. Have each of them speak and it will be a tour de force in a way the choice of VP has never been.

A ‘winner’ yes, but no losers. It will be a ‘to the 5th power’ selection.

Just a hunch.

[LisaL]

5. Yep, since all of the candidates are changing their schedule.

She can't pick them all.

[woodsprite]

6. Truthfully, there would be a place for each and every one of them in her administration.

They are all excellent candidates.

[LisaL]

7. Most of them already have important roles in their states.

NT

[onetexan]

20. It's also likely not only is she vetting for veep, but also for other positions in the administration or to build allies

so even if these candidates don't get selected, they will have some type of role in her admin.

[wolfie001]

24. I'm so impressed with Gov. Shapiro!!!

He's such a charismatic speaker! He stands in front of journalists and can dish out verbal slaps and punches directed at the republicon scum. He's a warrior! Just like Jamie Raskin!

[Zoomie1986]

28. So can Walz

The weird meme that has them on the defensive for a change came from him.

[wolfie001]

39. I'm not rooting one over the other. Walz would be a fantastic choice!

I just love the new combative Democratic Party! We need to leave bruises on these fascists mf'ers. Rhetorically speaking (although, if I'm on the jury, someone who punches a nazi in the face, will walk free as a bird).

[patricia92243]

42. And he says it with smile - while putting a knife in their back.

[bagimin]

38. Walz does the same thing...

with a big old smile.

[AdamGG]

46. But, I wonder if a VP who can sling barbs puts her over the top as much as

Mark Kelly's resume of 25 years as a fighter pilot & an astronaut and a wife who was a shooting victim.

Kamala can hit Trump plenty on her own, but the gravitas of Kelly's defense experience would be important to shore up the ticket and Gabby Giffords would neutralize any momentum that Dump received from the scratch on his ear.

[wolfie001]

47. It's a tough call selecting only one but whomever she chooses....

....I'm confident it'll be the right choice.

[flying_wahini]

50. I think Kelly is great but we need his Seate seat. If he stepped down we may lose it.

[AdamGG]

53. Good point regarding the Senate seat, though

if Kelly's resume helps put the ticket over the top more than other VP candidates would, I think they should go for it.

Defeating Dump is the most important thing since the Civil War. Then again, VP choices usually don't swing elections; nearly everyone agreed that Lloyd Bentsen was a lot better than Dan Quayle. So, I don't know the answer, but hopefully it's the best choice.

[NoMoreRepugs]

26. Excellent observation and take TadpoleR.

Unity above all else.

[wryter2000]

3. When is she going to choose?

I like them all. Just pick one.

[LisaL]

4. New VP candidate will be announced this upcoming Tuesday at a rally in PA.

NT

[consider_this]

8. where'd you read/hear/see that?

[NYC Liberal]

10. Here:

Harris to hold first rally with running mate Tuesday in Philadelphia

[consider_this]

12. OK, but it says

right under the headline:
The vice president is expected to announce her pick sometime before the appearance. So NOT at the rally. I'm hoping tomorrow

[BComplex]

17. The "official" nomination of her as the Democratic Presidential nominee isn't until 6:00 pm Eastern time on Monday

So, until she has the "official" nomination, she probably won't announce a running mate.

The rules of the DNC are that all the votes have to come in and be counted, and they are due by 6:00 pm Monday.

Having said that, I think she could announce any time she pleases, but I don't know if she will get ahead of herself in that way.

[LisaL]

30. I think it would make sense to "reveal" a VP candidate at a rally, and not before it.

I guess we will find out soon enough either way.

[msfiddlestix]

32. I didn't know the DNC had the final word on VP .. interesting factoid

[BComplex]

34. That's not what I said.

I can see that I wasn't clear on that!
They don't have anything to do with VP. But they have everything to do with counting the delegate votes. And my guess is that Harris was waiting until she "officially" had the certified delegate votes (certified by the DNC), before she felt the nomination was "official". At that time she would announce her VP pick. I think it's part of being a sort of institutionalist at heart. 💙

[msfiddlestix]

36. Oh,oh. I gotcha now, thanks for the clarification, I think I also had understood she won enough delegates

to make the ticket. I forgotten the "official" formalities hadn't yet happened.

thanks!

[BComplex]

37. Yep:

"official" formalities hadn't yet happened.

That's what I was trying to say, and you said it more succinctly!

[patricia92243]

43. Self delete

[orleans]

44. yeah, tuesday doesn't really work for me

i have a couple appointments on tuesday



what time is the rally? do you know?

[FailureToCommunicate]

9. The more I learn, the more I hope he gets the nod!

But, all the finalists are strong additions.

[ificandream]

11. Anything is better than JD Vance

[Zoomie1986]

29. A kitten would be a better running mate

Heck, a kitten could win it for her!

j/k I am well aware that only a human being who will be 35 or older on 20 Jan can be a VP pick.

[wishstar]

13. Per CNN report, he is meeting with her tomorrow as are other top candidates

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/03/politics/harris-vp-vetting-team-finalists/index.html


"Renewed focus on Walz as Harris is set to meet with VP finalists Sunday"

[nycbos]

14. Shaprio and Buttigieg also changed their schedules to my understanding.

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This is all part of the work to keep everybody guessing. And it's working.

[RandySF]

19. Beshear changed his as well.

[PlutosHeart]

15. The suspense builds.

I am not rooting for Shapiro though at all. But if he is chosen I hope he makes some serious changes on his stance on the environment.

[Gaytano70]

16. Suspense!!!

[PlutosHeart]

45. ...

Welcome!

[Gaytano70]

48. Grazie!

[RandySF]

18. Whoa!

I like all contenders but he might check every box.

[intrepidity]

21. Reminds me of this clip from my favorite film:

[FailureToCommunicate]

22. "Too many notes."

Take a few out…and it will be perfect.

[intrepidity]

23. That too

But I meant the "Why can't I have three (VPs)!"

[et tu]

27. dems definitely have the goods! nt

[FailureToCommunicate]

52. Of course!

[JI7]

25. I think they are probably meeting them and just doing final interviews

and might just want them all available .

[Oak2004]

31. In a strange way I find myself indifferent to the veepstakes

Because I would walk over broken glass and hot coals to vote for a stale ham sandwich, if that's what the Democrats nominate.

Disagreements and divisions are a luxury reserved for primaries. In a general election where it's democracy vs. fascism, I will vote for democracy, no matter who, no matter what.

[msfiddlestix]

33. Hear, Here!

[appalachiablue]

35. Gov Tim Walz, first rate.⭐

[wishstar]

40. Walz was also in Congress for years, so knows his way around DC

after being elected to Congress six times, which gives him an edge over candidates that haven't held federal office as far as being a helpful governing partner as VP

[appalachiablue]

41. Yes, he has excellent experience, legis. & exec. Thanks for adding this info.

[FeelingBlue]

49. Hoping for Walz

I know it’s unrealistic to look for someone with no baggage. But, that’s what I’m hoping.

[Think. Again.]

51. Is it really "breaking news" that someone who cancelled an event in New Hampshire...

...is not going to travel to New Hampshire?

[DJ Porkchop]

54. Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease