A Veep’s Veep

VP/presidential hopeful Harris announced her VP pick yesterday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Walz, 60, is a two-term governor who previously served 12 years as a U.S. Representative. Prior to politics, he was a teacher and football coach and is known for bringing free school meals, child tax credits, and paid family medical leave to Minnesota. As governor, he’s faced criticism for responding too slowly to the protests following George Floyd’s murder and his handling of the pandemic.

Walz was a surprise pick; most analysts expected Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro, a popular centrist Democrat from a key swing state. Former President Trump sent an email to supporters following the announcement calling Walz “Dangerously Liberal.”

Harris—who officially became the Democratic nominee Monday through virtual voting—announced her choice online, later introducing him at a Philadelphia rally. 

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CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
Whatever the outcome of 2024’s election, the hope of Christians won’t be shaken. Our truest home is God’s kingdom, and he is our ultimate king. Live as exiles here, serving as Christ’s winsome, peace-making ambassadors with your eyes fixed on your heavenly home. 

“For the love of Christ compels us, since we have reached this conclusion, that one died for all, and therefore all died.… He has committed the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us.”
2 Corinthians 5:14, 19-20 (CSB) (read full passage)