Weird Pick: Walz Over Shapiro?

WHAT? WALZ? WEIRD! Kamala Harris has made her pick, and the world is wondering why she selected Tim Walz, a liberal white man from an electoral swing state she’s already winning. The right is taking a victory lap, seemingly unaware of the old adage: don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

The left-leaning media is trying to justify Harris’s choice of Walz, Governor of Minnesota, as her running mate. The obvious pick was Josh Shapiro, but Harris chose Walz, who was also governor of Minnesota during the George Floyd protests and riots. For many in the ADOS community, Minnesota is closely associated with George Floyd and BLM. Walz, as governor, faced significant criticism during the riots, and Trump even had to advise him on handling the situation. Despite media claims that Trump thanked Walz, they often omit that Minneapolis called for the National Guard too late, and Walz’s praise for Trump’s “strategic direction” was more about damage control.

THE MAN

So, who is Tim Walz? According to most sources, he’s a man who lives modestly, sacrifices for his country, feeds the homeless, and supports aspiring minds while coaching hopefuls. He has served in the military, worked in the House of Representatives, and became the Governor of Minnesota. An all-around “Mr. Nice Guy,” he’s like Mr. Nice Watch—right on time to sacrifice it all for Kamala Harris.

When comparing Walz to Shapiro, the choice seems questionable. In today’s political landscape, appeal is crucial, and Josh Shapiro offers the appeal, delivery, and politics that align with middle-class Americans. As Governor of a state with 19 electoral votes and a swing state trending Republican, Shapiro supports Israel, believes in school choice, and supports fracking. His policies would have been a better fit for a broader electorate and could have helped in the Rust Belt.

CHALLENGES

Kamala Harris’s choice of Walz suggests a divergence from Shapiro’s appeal. While Shapiro’s policies might have resonated with voters, Walz’s selection could be seen as a strategic misstep. Additionally, the Palestinian groups that have been attending Harris’s campaign rallies and forming alliances to threaten the Democratic National Convention with protests now find themselves in a precarious position. They are outside, demanding rights they have not earned and that do not align with American policies, particularly regarding our support for Israel. It appears Kamala is trying to burn the candle at both ends—secretly coddling Palestinian groups while publicly standing with Israel at the podium.

While she seeks support from various communities for votes, she offers the ADOS community absolutely nothing. Palestinian groups are able to make demands for America to abandon its allies, as if they have somehow earned that right, while the ADOS community is ignored and merely expected to vote without receiving any substantive consideration.

Furthermore, the Harris/Walz ticket might face significant challenges in the Rust Belt. Walz’s personal and political controversies, including his DUI and misleading statements about his military record, combined with Kamala’s husband’s infidelity, could undermine their appeal. Shapiro, with his more moderate stance and potential electoral advantages, might have offered a stronger ticket.

Harris’s choice of Walz over Shapiro is puzzling. While Walz’s alignment with some Republican policies—despite his support for LGBTQ rights and abortion—mirrors Shapiro’s in many ways, her decision may reflect a focus on climate. Walz’s progressive record on climate contrasts with Shapiro’s more moderate stance, which could very well be her linchpin. By choosing Walz, she risks alienating swing voters in the Rust Belt. This decision, combined with personal and political controversies, could prove challenging as the campaign progresses.

DAHTRUTH

Keeping it honest, the crux of the matter is that Josh Shapiro overshadows Harris; he has the presidential appeal that she lacks. When we look at Shapiro, we see the future, while Harris represents a stale past and bad policies. Moreover, America is clamoring for a moderate. We want a race based on policy, not on identity or theatrics, but these are our choices: Harris/Walz and Trump/Vance. We also have records for each of these candidates, and every time, Harris/Walz loses. Kamala is not brilliant, and the optics of being a U.S. President elude her. Appearance and appeal are one thing—let’s be real, she is unfit. She has no agenda, and the selection of Walz highlights her inability to make strategic decisions, shedding light on her poor decision making practices. Yet she goes around pretending to be American Black ADOS, misrepresenting our community, knowing full well she ain’t like us, but without the ADOS Bloc, she will lose.

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