Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Walz was selected after a rapid vetting process that included other high-profile candidates such as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. Walz, a progressive governor with a background in education and the Army National Guard, is known for his liberal policies and recent critiques of Republicans, including calling them 'weird.' The Harris-Walz ticket aims to appeal to voters in key Midwestern swing states. The duo will make their first appearance together at a rally in Philadelphia. This selection follows President Joe Biden's decision to step aside and endorse Harris.