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Walz kicks off weeklong post-debate campaign, media blitz in battleground Pennsylvania

Wednesday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign on Wednesday announced that following a "strong" vice-presidential debate performance from running mate Gov. Tim Walz Tuesday night, he'll embark on a weeklong travel and media blitz -- including rallies, direct voter engagement events, fundraisers and two... Read More.

Walz, after coming under fire for military record, backtracks on China visit

Wednesday, October 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During the first and only vice presidential debate of this election cycle Tuesday evening, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz admitted he "misspoke" about being in China during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989.Walz has repeatedly claimed he was in China for the... Read More.

Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vances VP debate

Wednesday, October 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the first and only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 election, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are going head-to-head on the nation's most pressing issues.With just over 30 days till Election Day, the debate stage offers both... Read More.

Rep. Tom Emmer says Vance will hold Walz accountable during VP debate

Sunday, September 29 by ABC News

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., shared details of how he is helping GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance prepare for his upcoming debate on Tuesday with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.Majority Whip Emmer, the third-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives, was invited to stand... Read More.

Vance preparing for VP debate with Tom Emmer playing Walz

Monday, September 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Sen. JD Vance prepares to face Gov. Tim Walz in next week's vice-presidential debate, the Ohio senator is turning to Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer to help him in debate rehearsals by playing Walz, sources familiar with the plans told ABC News.One... Read More.

Walz debate prep underway with Pete Buttigieg as Vance stand-in

Saturday, September 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's preparation for the Oct. 1 vice presidential debate with Sen. JD Vance is well underway, sources familiar with the process have confirmed to ABC News.He's already held some mock debates, sources said, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, in... Read More.

Harris and Walz embark on Georgia bus tour

Wednesday, August 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Coming off of a brief respite from the campaign trail after a star-studded week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz are heading to Georgia for a two-day bus tour that... Read More.

Tim Walz gives rural Democrats hope for winning swing states

Saturday, August 24 by ABC News

(STATESBORO, Ga.) -- Len Fatica is a member of a political species that's practically extinct in deep red Statesboro, Georgia -- a rural Democrat.ABC News traveled to the biggest city in Georgia's southeastern Bulloch County, with a population of around 34,000. It boasts four... Read More.

DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Walz tells Democrats to leave it on the field

Thursday, August 22 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- After the excitement sparked by the Obamas Tuesday night, Democrats will try to keep to momentum going when vice presidential nominee Tim Walz headlines the third night of speakers.He'll be joined earlier by another former president -- Bill Clinton -- as well... Read More.

What to expect as Tim Walz makes keynote speech at DNC

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have his big moment at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, where he will deliver the keynote speech and accept the party's nomination for vice president.Walz has been in the national spotlight for just two weeks since... Read More.