Walz's handling of BLM riots, strict COVID rules under microscope after Harris VP pick
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on the COVID-19 pandemic and his handling of weeks of rioting in the aftermath of George Floyd's death will be under a microscope.
The comments came as Harris was narrowing her shortlist on who to tap as a running mate, with the decision reportedly coming down to Walz and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. The vice president ultimately decided on Walz, whom Democrats believe has the experience and swing-state credentials to push the Harris ticket over the top. Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News. Prior to joining Fox News, Michael worked for the Washington Examiner, Bongino.com, and Unbiased America. He has covered politics for more than eight years.
"Governor Walz has been a strong leader, a great partner with the [l]egislature," Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman told Fox News Digital in a statement. "We worked together over the last two years on the most productive session in Minnesota in decades, passing policies that will help Minnesotans build better lives for themselves and their families."
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