A joyless Walz to the podium

Published October 1, 2024 2:56pm ET



With evidence that Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is nervous ahead of his debate with Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), the “joy” of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is clearer than ever.

It is the same joy that made Walz a shining vice presidential pick. The governor and Harris projected an overly optimistic vision of the country, and the media returned reviews of Walz’s happy and folksy demeanor. 

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