Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election, elevating the progressive midwestern Democrat whose clear and caustic messaging about former President Donald Trump—labeling him “weird”—has gone viral in recent weeks.
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00:00On behalf of myself and the first second gentleman of the United States, my husband, Doug Emhoff,
00:17thank you for the warm welcome.
00:22So, Philadelphia, I launched my campaign for the President of the United States a mere
00:28two weeks ago, and it's been a bit of a whirlwind.
00:37And just last night, the delegates to the Democratic National Convention finished voting,
00:43and so I stand before you today to proudly announce I am now officially the Democratic nominee
01:00for President of the United States.
01:05Since the day that I announced my candidacy, I've set out to find a partner who can help
01:11build this brighter future.
01:19A leader who will help unite our nation and move us forward.
01:26A fighter for the middle class.
01:29A patriot who believes, as I do, in the extraordinary promise of America.
01:42A promise of freedom, opportunity, and justice, not just for some, but for all.
02:03So, Pennsylvania, I'm here today because I found such a leader.
02:12Governor Tim Walz of the great state of Minnesota.
02:20And to his former high school football players, he was Coach.
02:30Coach. Coach.
02:35And in 91 days, the nation will know Coach Waltz by another name, Vice President of the United States.
02:53And as I think everyone here can see, Tim Walz was the kind of teacher and mentor
03:00that every child in America dreams of having, and that every kid deserves.
03:12The kind of coach, because he's the kind of person who makes people feel like they belong
03:20and then inspires them to dream big.
03:23And that's the kind of Vice President he will be.
03:27And now, welcome the next Vice President of the United States, Tim Walz.
03:44Wow.
03:46Thank you, Philadelphia.
03:53Thank you, Madam Vice President, for the trust you put in me, but maybe more so,
03:58thank you for bringing back the joy.
04:09I'm thrilled to be on this journey with you and Doug, this incredible journey.
04:13And Pennsylvania, I know you know this, but my God, what a treasure you have in Josh Shapiro.
04:23And I can't wait for all of you and America to get to know my incredible wife, Gwen,
04:28a 29-year public school educator.
04:39Don't ever underestimate teachers.
04:50And our two beautiful kids, Hope and Gus, I couldn't be prouder to be on this ticket
04:57and to help Vice President Harris become what we all know is very, very good for us to think about,
05:03next President of the United States of America.