Harris introduces running mate Walz to roaring crowd at Temple: ‘We’re not going back’

Vice President Kamala Harris, left and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz greet a crowd of 12,000 during a rally at Temple University on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO/KAYLA BROWN by by Marco Cerino Philadelphia Tribune Staff Writer In their first public appearance together as running mates, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz greeted a large, ecstatic crowd inside the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University in North Philadelphia. The highly anticipated event came hours after Harris announced she chose Walz over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Despite the heavy campaigning of local and state leaders for Shapiro, Walz earned the seat on the ticket with his interview on Sunday and his appeal to a wider swath of voters. Harris secured the Democratic nominee via virtual roll call Monday night. Harris went on at 6 p.m. and spoke for about 30 minutes after a two-minute thunderous ovation, thanking a list of Philadelphia area leaders and praising Shapiro for his work. She emphasized her work as a prosecutor and said “I know Donald Trump’s type.” “This campaign is a fight for the future,” she said. “In Pennsylvania, we fight for the future.” Vice President Kamala Harris greets a crowd of 12,000...