Minnesota governor Tim Walz selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate; here’s his LGBTQ+ record

The pair will now embark on a five-day tour of battleground states.

Advocate.com
Kamala Harris names LGBTQ+ ally Gov. Tim Walz her running mate - LGBTQ Nation

Walz has a solid record on LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive policies.

LGBTQ Nation
Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for VP Running Mate

The Democratic presidential nominee has chosen the dark horse and Minnesota governor.

The Daily Beast

#VicePresident KamalaHarris picks #Minnesota Gov. #TimWalz as #VP in 2024 #election

Walz, a #military #veteran and former #publicschool #teacher, served in the #House for 12 years, representing a #rural #district in southern #Minnesota. He was elected #governor in 2018 and won re-election in 2022.

https://www.axios.com/2024/08/06/kamala-harris-tim-walz-vp-pick

Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as VP in 2024 election

Walz ascended to the top of Harris' list of VP contenders in recent days.

Axios
Tim Walz is Kamala Harris' VP pick: Minnesota governor named running mate: Live updates

Walz, 60, brings political mastery, suburban-rural synergy, and progressive patriotism to the competition.

USA TODAY

Who Is #TimWalz? The #Man Who #Memed His Way Into Becoming #VicePresident #KamalaHarris’ V.P. runningmate.

He’s credited with first #inspiring #Democrats’ “#weird#attacks on #Trump and the #GOP, giving the party one of its most effective attack lines in years.

https://newrepublic.com/post/184596/who-is-tim-walz-kamala-harris-vp-running-mate-pick

Who Is Tim Walz? The Man Who Memed His Way Into Becoming Kamala’s V.P.

Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her pick for vice president.

The New Republic
Inside the “quiet diplomacy” in Congress for Tim Walz as VP

“A lot of members really like Tim and have made that known to the campaign."

Axios
Before Harris' VP pick, how Americans feel about possible running mates

While political junkies wait for Harris’ pick with bated breath, here’s how Americans see a few of the names in consideration, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

PBS News
Tim Walz, normal guy, is Harris' pick for vice president

"As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he's delivered for working families like his."

Mother Jones
Kamala Harris LGBTQ+ fundraiser attracts more than 20,000 participants

Over 20,000 activists joined together to show their support for Kamala Harris and her presidential campaign.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

The #doublestandard is #laughable.

In former #President #DonaldTrump’s #RepublicanParty (and it is his party now) #childishness, #cruelty, and #pettiness #reign supreme, the primary focus long ago shifted from #policy to #adhominem attacks where and #women’s #accomplishments are relegated to #irrelevance.

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/08/06/the-double-standard-is-laughable/

The double standard is laughable • Kentucky Lantern

Republicans are not calling out Trump and other Republicans for insulting Kamala Harris. Wonder why?

Kentucky Lantern

#KamalaHarris#status as a #biracial #woman is either a #strength or a #weakness, depending on whom you #ask.

More than 33 million #Americans are #multiracial and likely see themselves #reflected in #Harris’ layered #background. But #Racist #Republicans are also trying to use Harris’ race against her.

https://theconversation.com/kamala-harris-identity-as-a-biracial-woman-is-either-a-strength-or-a-weakness-depending-on-whom-you-ask-235749

Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask

While many voters embrace Kamala Harris’ candidacy and the fact that she is a multiracial woman without any biological children, some Republicans are using her identity as fodder for attacks.

The Conversation

On #VicePresident #KamalaHarris and #Trans #Rights.

First and foremost, it’s obvious that I am not going to vote for her opponent. The #racism that Donald #Trump and #JDVance represent must be stopped.

https://epgn.com/2024/08/05/kamala-harris-trans-rights/

On Harris and Trans Rights - Philadelphia Gay News

Yes, I absolutely think that Kamala Harris made the wrong call in several cases related to trans rights. So does she.

Philadelphia Gay News
Harris slams Trump for ditching debate

Donald Trump is struggling to respond to Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy, canceling the scheduled ABC debate, as her campaign continues to gain momentum. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.

MSNBC

[Video] #Lawrence: #Trump knows he does not have the #mental and #cognitive #health to #debate #VicePresident #KamalaHarris.

Lawrence says that while Donald Trump is refusing to debate Vice President Harris after breaking his #promise to #participate in a #presidentialdebate on #ABC and is sticking to “the #laziest #presidential #campaign #schedule since the invention of jet travel,” Vice President Harris put together “the single strongest group of campaign winners.”

https://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/lawrence-trump-knows-he-does-not-have-the-mental-and-cognitive-health-to-debate-harris-216505925659

Lawrence: Trump knows he does not have the mental and cognitive health to debate Harris

After The New York Times published a headline titled “Kamala Harris Surprises Everyone,” MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell says that Vice President Harris isn’t surprising everyone – especially those who have been following California politics. Lawrence says that while Donald Trump is refusing to debate Vice President Harris after breaking his promise to participate in a presidential debate on ABC and is sticking to “the laziest presidential campaign schedule since the invention of jet travel,” Vice President Harris put together “the single strongest group of campaign winners.”

MSNBC
'Where did the cash go?': Maddow looks for clues in new report about Trump, Egypt and $10 million

Carol Leonnig, national investigative reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about her reporting on what U.S. intelligence was investigating about the relationship between Egypt and Donald Trump and a $10 million withdrawal, and how that investigation was ended by Bill Barr's Justice Department.

MSNBC
Hillary Clinton Shreds Donald Trump's Latest Move As 'Traitorous And Pathetic'

“Even by Trump standards," wrote the former secretary of state.

HuffPost

#JDVance’s #Wife: My #Husband Only Meant to #Insult #People Who #Actively #Choose Not to Have #Kids, Not People Who Are #Trying but Are #Unsuccessful.

She did not touch on his #falseclaim that people who don’t have #kids are more #sociopathic. (That's Republicans)

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/jd-vances-wife-childless-cat-ladies-spin

JD Vance’s Wife: My Husband Only Meant to Insult People Who Actively Choose Not to Have Kids, Not People Who Are Trying but Are Unsuccessful

She did not touch on his claim that people who don’t have kids are more sociopathic.

Vanity Fair
Ex-SNL Star Cecily Strong Roasts ‘Eyeliner’-Wearing Vance in ‘Comics for Kamala’ Fundraiser

Vance’s R-rated association with couches didn’t go unmentioned.

The Daily Beast

His #AfricanAmerican: #DonaldTrump Feverishly #Flirts With #MAGA #Black #Woman During #Speech, ‘I’m Never Going Home To #Melania

Donald Trump is a lot of things, a whole lot of things, but “#zaddy” to a #Black #woman was one that we’d never thought we see. The #joke is clearly on us.

#BlackMastodon

https://bossip.com/2711902/donald-trump-flirts-with-michaelah-montgomery-at-atlanta-rally/

His African American: Donald Trump Feverishly Flirts With MAGA Black Woman During Speech, 'I'm Never Going Home To Melania'

Donald Trump flirts with Black Republican MAGA supporter Michaela Montgomery at Atlanta, Georgia campaign rally

Bossip

#Legendary #musician #IsaacHayes #family blasts Trump’s ‘#hate and #racism,’ promises to take #legalaction against the former president for using his #music without #permission.

Trump used Hayes’ “#HoldOnImComin’” at the end of his #rally in #Atlanta on Sunday.

https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2024/08/legendary-musicians-family-blasts-trumps-hate-and-racism-promises-to-take-legal-action.html

Legendary musician’s family blasts Trump’s ‘hate and racism,’ promises to take legal action

The iconic singer's family is not happy with Donald Trump.

pennlive
Nick Offerman Pens Anti-Trump Song 'These Guys Are F--kin' Weird' to the Tune of 'God Bless the USA' | Video

Nick Offerman put his own twist on former President Donald Trump’s rally theme “God Bless the USA” at the Comics For Kamala fundraiser Monday.

TheWrap
The Last of Us’ Nick Offerman drags ‘weird’ Trump as he backs Harris for president

Nick Offerman will be voting Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election, and not for "f**king weird" Donald Trump.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
Rod Stewart stops concert to poke fun at Donald Trump

As Kamala Harris battles Donald Trump in the election race, veteran singer Rod Stewart has taken sides by poking fun at Trump during a live performance.

Far Out Magazine
Trump’s Appearance With Controversial Streamer Adin Ross Was Deeply Weird

Adin Ross’ guests have included white nationalist Nick Fuentes, accused human trafficker Andrew Tate, and now Donald Trump.

The Daily Beast
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