How Kamala Harris Chose Tim Walz: The Inside Story

Last Thursday, Holder and Remus gathered their findings for a meeting Friday with a panel of confidants, including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, and former Rep. Cedric Richmond, to conduct initial interviews for potential vice presidential candidates for Kamala Harris. By Saturday, the list was narrowed down to three names – Walz, Shapiro, and Kelly – who were asked to prepare for face-to-face meetings. Harris met with the candidates over the weekend, with some feeling confident and others contemplating their future. Meanwhile, the campaign team began preparations for the eventual running mate, including appointing Liz Allen as chief of staff and dispatching “jump teams” to finalists. The process of selecting a running mate was described as resembling a reality TV show, with excessive vetting and anticipation leading up to the final decision. Potential candidates faced grueling interviews and scrutiny, akin to a proctology exam, before meeting Harris for the actual job interview. Walz was considered an underdog, while Shapiro was seen as a front-runner from the beginning and Kelly had an impressive resume but was criticized for his speaking abilities and loyalty to Biden. Ultimately, the process led to the selection of Walz as Harris’ running mate, with Kelly pledging support for the ticket.

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