A poll found that less than a quarter of Americans view Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz positively. Vice President Kamala Harris chose Walz as her running mate over popular Pro-Israel Gov. Josh Shapiro, sparking controversy. Harris defended her choice, praising Walz's record of delivering for working families.
Key Points
Walz viewed far-left by many
Shapiro, a popular choice, was not selected
Harris praised Walz's background as a governor, coach, teacher, and veteran
Pros
Walz has a history of delivering for working families
Harris expressed pride in selecting Walz as her running mate
Cons
Walz has low favorability ratings among Americans
Controversy surrounding the selection over popular alternative choice