Tim Walz Joins the Anti-weirdness Ticket

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz likely been tapped not for his liberal policies but for his amiability and optimism, writes Aaron Miller .

Miller : Walz is a very liberal Democrat ; he has a cat and a shelter rescue cat.

Miller says he doesn't know why Walz was chosen over the other apparent finalists, Senator Mark Kelly and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro .

Nominations for 2020 presidential candidate could backfire and look too much like a cheap bid for 19 electoral votes.

John Sutter : If Democrats are trying to build a 'Team Normal' to take on Team Weird , Minnesota 's Walz makes a lot of sense.

He's a hunter and a guy who looks comfortable holding a piglet at a state fair.

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