'Great asset': Radical Dems, socialists thrilled by Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate has been met with delight by radicals and socialists throughout the U.S., fueling Republicans who say the two form a radical left-wing ticket.

Walz was announced as the pick for the 2024 Democratic ticket Tuesday, shocking many who thought Harris might choose Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who has been portrayed by Democrats as "more moderate."

Some left-wingers had lobbied against Shapiro and reacted with delight to the pick of Walz, who has embraced a number of left-wing positions on issues like immigration. Many heralded the pick as one of their own.

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"Harris choosing Walz as a running mate has shown the world that [Democratic Socialists of America] and our allies on the left are a force that cannot be ignored. Through collective action, DSA and the US left more broadly have made it clear that change is needed. DSA members organized in our workplaces and unions to realign the labor movement to support Palestinian liberation," Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist group in the U.S., posted to X Tuesday.

Democratic socialist icon Bernie Sanders, who had urged Harris to pick Walz as her running mate, was similarly delighted.

"[Walz] is a great asset to [Harris'] winning campaign & administration. He is a former public school teacher, football coach, and strong union supporter," Sanders said on X. "As governor, he delivered for working families in MN. As VP, he will deliver for the working families of the US."

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., described the pick as an "excellent decision."

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