‘We are the underdogs’: Harris introduces running mate Walz as a coach, veteran and protector of reproductive rights

PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris introduced her running mate to the nation at a raucous rally in Pennsylvania’s biggest city on Tuesday, playing up Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s background as a teacher, football coach, national guardsman and “one of the best marksmen” on Capitol Hill.

Thousands of supporters roared as Harris and Walz alternated between playing up the governor’s bio and taking shots at former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio.

“We are the underdogs in this race,” Harris said. “But we have the momentum and I know exactly what we are up against.”

Tuesday marked the culmination of Harris’ two-week sprint to settle on a running mate after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Walz was among a handful of finalists that also included Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.