(Star Tribune) Here are some tidbits about Kamala Harris’ choice for vice president, Tim Walz…
Walz and his wife, Gwen, have two children, Hope and Gus who were conceived through IVF—Walz has said, “There’s a reason we named her Hope.”
The couple met when both taught high school in Nebraska. Gwen was irked by his loud voice disrupting her classroom. Having been a geography teacher for over 20 years, Tim loves maps.
Walz also…
…doesn’t drink coffee or alcohol (he quit after receiving a DWI in 1995), but instead drinks Diet Mountain Dew.
…is “unfailingly punctual.”
…speaks Mandarin (taught in China).
…suffered the loss of his father from cancer when he was only 19, two years after he joined the Army National Guard.
…is a veteran who served for over 24 years and was the top Dem of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
…is 100% public school educated and went to state college on the GI bill.
…was a state championship winning football coach at Mankato West High School in Mankato, MN before being elected to Congress in 2006 where he was re-elected for six consecutive terms.
…as governor, made public service announcements funny “dad” videos with his daughter Hope.
Tim fixes his own cars and drives an old vehicle, a 1970 International Scout.
Plus, he has a rescue dog named Scout.
Another fun fact:
Prince, beloved musician and Minneapolis, Minnesota native, was honored by Governor Tim Walz in the coolest way!
While being vetted for VP, Walz disclosed that he never used a teleprompter before. He’s a natural. And boy…does he ever give a great speech!
A true pragmatist, Tim Walz seems to be uniting the Dems and some Republicans, too.
🇺🇸✨They WILL make history!✨🇺🇸
But—most importantly—Madam Vice President seems smitten with Tim, too.❤️
It’s true. Tim’s an all-around nice guy, and an authentic “regular” one too!
