Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz made a notable appearance in Wausau on Friday as part of the Harris-Walz campaign’s A New Way Forward tour. This visit marked the campaign’s first stop in central Wisconsin since Walz and Kamala Harris became the presidential ticket.
The event, held at Whitewater Music Hall, drew a lively crowd. Walz’s speech touched on several key policy points, including IVF treatments, reproductive rights, and support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. Walz also praised Wisconsin’s strong unions and co-ops, and acknowledged the resilience of its residents in facing harsh winters.
Wausau voter Michele Norrbom expressed enthusiasm for the campaign, stating, This ticket really excites me. Great combination of people, great combination of personalities. And the best part is they’re running against Trump, with a strong platform.
Walz’s address included a call to action for party volunteers in Wisconsin, emphasizing the importance of swing states in the upcoming election. This election is going to go through a few states, and one of them is Wisconsin, Walz said. It’s about reducing the margins. It’s about pulling things down.
In his critique of former President Trump’s recent debate performance, Walz questioned Trump’s refusal to acknowledge his 2020 election loss. “If the Ukraine question [to Trump at the debate] wasn’t easy enough, there’s one even easier than that, Walz said. “And that one is: ‘When you lost the 2020 election, why do you continue to lie about it.
The Trump campaign swiftly responded to Walz’s visit. A spokesperson criticized Walz, stating, Tim Walz, the Radical Leftist Governor of Minnesota, is now attempting to bring his failed policies to Wisconsin, a move that should concern every Wisconsinite. As Governor, Walz advanced a socialist agenda that led to disastrous results.
In a related development, the Trump campaign announced that Walz’s opponent, Senator JD Vance, will visit Eau Claire next Tuesday, continuing the campaign’s efforts to engage Wisconsin voters.