Ramaswamy Critiques Harris' Choice of Walz

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized Vice President Kamala Harris's selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, suggesting it reflects poorly on her governing perspective. Appearing on Fox News, Ramaswamy argued that the vice presidential role is less about influence and more about revealing the candidate's outlook. He expressed confidence that this choice could benefit Republicans, particularly in battleground states like Pennsylvania, where he believes they have a renewed chance for victory. Ramaswamy also pointed out that Walz's recent comments labeling Republicans, including former President Trump and JD Vance, as "weird" could alienate a significant portion of the electorate. He emphasized that Walz's approach may not foster unity, as he has described opposing views in stark terms, which could further polarize voters. This rhetoric, according to Ramaswamy, does not resonate well with the broader public. Despite Walz's viral remarks, he remains relatively unknown on the national political stage. A recent Marist College poll indicated that 70% of Americans do not have enough information about him to form an opinion, highlighting a potential challenge for the Harris-Walz campaign as they seek to build recognition and support. In a positive development for the Harris campaign, they reported raising over $20 million from grassroots supporters shortly after the announcement of Walz as her running mate, marking one of their most successful fundraising days this election cycle. The campaign has yet to respond to inquiries regarding Ramaswamy's comments.