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On August 6 local time, US Vice President Harris, who has secured the Democratic presidential nomination, chose Minnesota Governor Waltz as her running mate.

It has been reported that Waltz is also a "dark horse" for the Republican Party. The Trump team had previously believed that Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro would serve as Harris' running mate. For this reason, it had already formulated an attack plan against Shapiro - emphasizing his support for Israel.

In the eyes of the Trump team, Pennsylvania is a very important state, and Shapiro's approval rating in the state is as high as 61%. Harris will naturally choose Shapiro. However, now, the Trump team, which has "bet on the wrong horse" again, has begun to shift its attention to Waltz.

Some analysts pointed out that the challenge facing the Trump team now is that Waltz's background and past political achievements may attract some voters in the Midwest of the United States, and it is difficult to describe him as an "elite out of touch with facts."

Admit your shortcomings:

“I’m not good at debate and I’m not popular.”

"I don't use a teleprompter. If I get elected, you might have to buy me a teleprompter and teach me how to use it." Waltz admitted his shortcomings during a meeting with Harris' team. "I am not a good debater, I am not popular, and I am not from a key swing state."

Several people familiar with the meeting revealed that although Waltz was talking about his shortcomings, this was his best part during the meeting. After admitting that he had many shortcomings, Waltz made his attitude clear to Harris' team, "I will be a team player." When asked how he viewed the role of "Vice President," Waltz said "I will push the work forward in the way Harris wants."

In addition, when asked if he intended to run for president of the United States in the future, Waltz replied, "No." Sources said that this answer impressed Harris' team, "Her team hopes to minimize the possibility of internal disputes in the future."

A person familiar with the situation revealed that Harris' team believes that if Harris is elected president in the future, Waltz will not leak information or backstab Harris. Biden's advisers and assistants also said that Waltz is a loyal person.

stand out:

“He knew exactly what role he was going to play.”

It is reported that in the final list of vice presidential candidates, Shapiro is in the lead, while Waltz is at a relative disadvantage.

"But he (Waltz) is very clear about the role he will play. (The vice president) is the president's partner and should support the president." Cedric Richmond, a White House adviser who was deeply involved in the selection process, believes that the position of vice president is not easy, but it is quite important.

In contrast, the ambitious Shapiro left the Harris team with the impression of "low cooperation". According to reports, during the meeting with the Harris team, Shapiro raised many questions about the role of "vice president", including what specific decisions he could participate in if he became vice president.

The report said that Shapiro is indeed a rising star in the Democratic Party, but he has not yet established a suitable relationship with Harris. Therefore, Harris' team prefers Waltz, who "will not bring variables."

After the team members contacted the two potential candidates separately, Harris also had a one-on-one conversation with them on the 4th. Sources said that Harris immediately preferred Waltz the same day the conversation ended, and personally called Waltz to inform him on the morning of the 6th. Dramatically, Waltz did not answer Harris's first call, and she called Waltz twice before she could reach him.

According to reports, Waltz was having breakfast with his family when he answered the phone, and he put his phone on speaker mode. "Will you be my running mate?" Harris asked on the other end of the phone. Waltz chose "yes" without hesitation.

Personal advantages:

Family background and upbringing are likely to attract voters from the Midwest

In fact, Harris had only met with Waltz a few times before, but Harris and his team had been observing several potential candidates, including Waltz, through various channels.

According to reports, Waltz, 60, was born in a rural area of ​​Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He was a soldier, and then went to college with the help of veterans' benefits. He later became a middle school football teacher.

The report said that Waltz's family background and upbringing can easily attract voters in the Midwest of the United States, who are more likely to support the Republican combination of Trump and Vance.

"He can fish, hunt, and drink with you," said a senior Democrat who has known Waltz for many years. "Waltz's words and deeds are very similar to those voters who voted for the Republicans when we (the Democratic Party) lost to Trump."

In addition, Waltz has implemented a series of policies in Minnesota that can help middle- and low-income people, and is deeply loved by Democratic and independent voters.

For example, in 2023, Walz signed a bill to provide free meals for students, making the state the fourth state in the U.S. to provide free meals to students. Two people familiar with the matter revealed that Harris plans to promote these policies nationwide in the future.

Red Star News reporter Li Jinrui compiled China News Network

Editor He Xianfeng Editor Li Binbin