Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepts VP nomination, calls for unity and action at DNC

Tim Walz with his daughter Hope on day three of the 2024 DNC (Photo: Facebook). by Nicole Jeanine Johnson On Wednesday night of the Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the nomination as Vice President of the United States.& “Thank you, Vice President Kamala Harris. Thanks for putting your trust in me and for inviting me to be part of this incredible campaign,” he said. “And it is the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States.” Amplifying the message that electing Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is like having a neighbor you can always count on, Walz used the word “neighbor” eight times in his 17-minute speech. He drew a seamless comparison between a culturally diverse neighborhood and the nation’s rich tapestry of individuals who represent all that makes America great.& “That family down the road, they may not think like you do, they may not pray like you do, they may not love like you do, but they’re your neighbors,” Walz affirmed. “And you look out for them, and they look out for you. Everybody belongs, and everybody has a responsibility to contribute.” Among his many roles,...