The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) applauded Vice President Kamala Harris for selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (Democrat) as her running mate.
in post OnX, an organization whose members include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), wrote that Harris’ selection of Walz showed “the world is a force to be reckoned with, and that it cannot be denied.”
“Harris’ selection of Waltz as her running mate showed the world that DSA and our left-leaning alliance are a force to be reckoned with,” the group wrote. “Through collective action, DSA and the American left more broadly have made it clear that change is necessary. DSA members have organized in workplaces and unions, and realigned the labor movement in support of Palestinian liberation.”
Harris’ selection of Waltz as her running mate showed the world that DSA and the left’s alliance are a force to be reckoned with. Through collective action, DSA and the American left more broadly have made it clear that change is needed. DSA members have organized in workplaces,…
— DSA (@DemSocialists) August 6, 2024
The group’s post came hours after Harris said she was “proud” to have picked the far-left Waltz as her running mate.
Before Harris nominated Waltz, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (Democrat) was considered a leading candidate to be Harris’ running mate, but there were reports within the Democratic Party that he was opposed to being Harris’ running mate because of his pro-Israel views.
Waltz used to Signed A bill that would require Minnesota schools to stock men’s restrooms with feminine hygiene products.
The Minnesota governor also signed a bill that allows about 77,000 qualified illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Minnesota also offered Under a Walz administration, college tuition would be free for eligible illegal immigrants in the state.
Waltz has previously Signed A bill that would make Minnesota a sanctuary state and allow minors to undergo gender reassignment.
