‘He has a proven track record’: behind Tim Walz’s appeal to workers

Democrats are hoping the Minnesota governor's pro-worker bona fides will make a crucial difference in swing states

Vice-presidential picks have little effect on who wins a presidential election, many political scientists say. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's choice as her running mate, could prove the exception to that rule. Not least because of his track record of successfully appealing to working people.

Angelo Ferritto, president of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, voiced confidence that Walz will help the vice-president win in three pivotal states: Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin: I strongly believe that Governor Walz will help the ticket. He has a proven track record of accomplishing things for working people."