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Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads

  • Written by Howard Manly, Race + Equity Editor, The Conversation US
imageMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a Biden-Harris campaign press conference on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wis. Jim Vondruska/Getty Images

Much is made of vice presidential choices, and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is no different.

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