Governor Tim Walz Headlines Political Discussion at MN Seminar
In the world of American politics, Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, has been a prominent figure in discussions related to the upcoming election. Hailing from West Point, Nebraska, Walz, born on April 6, 1964, served in the National Guard and worked as a high school teacher before diving into politics [2].
Walz was selected by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election [2][4]. Although specific details about his speech at the "Policy and Politics in America Seminar at College of the Holy Cross" are not readily available, Walz has been actively involved in various events and discussions related to the 2024 election.
Recently, Walz has expressed concerns about the Democratic Party's image, suggesting that it sometimes appears anti-successful and needs to better engage with business and entrepreneurship [3]. He has also emphasized his commitment to supporting Democratic candidates but has ruled out running for president in 2028 himself [1].
The Policy & Politics in America Seminar, a part of an academic internship program, has previously hosted esteemed speakers such as New York Times Journalist Maggie Haberman, former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush, and Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy. However, there is no recorded speech by Walz at this seminar [1].
The Vice Presidential debate between Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance took place on October 1st, with the event being hosted by CBS [1]. During the debate, Walz reflected on his lack of political engagement up until 2004 and how that led him to run for the House of Representatives [1]. He also spent time reflecting on his loss in the 2024 Presidential election, focusing on his faults throughout the campaign and fixing the messaging of the Democratic Party [1].
Walz has been Minnesota's Governor since 2019 [1]. He mentioned meeting Katy Perry on the campaign trail and expressed concern about the low voter turnout in the 2024 election, stating that his concern was not about picking voters off from Donald Trump but rather those who did not vote [1].
The Academic Internship Program, available to third and fourth year students, involves completing an internship over the course of the semester [1]. The Policy & Politics in America Seminar is taught by former U.S. representative Tim Bishop '72 and political consultant Peter Flaherty '87 [1].
Katie Sullivan '27, a staff writer, has written an article about Walz's involvement in the seminar and his reflections on the election and the Democratic Party's positioning [1]. For more specific details about his speeches or appearances at particular events, additional sources would be needed. However, his involvement in the 2024 election and his reflections on the Democratic Party's positioning are well-documented.
- Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, has been a speaker at the Policy & Politics in America Seminar at College of the Holy Cross, which is part of an academic internship program available to third and fourth year students.
- Although specific details about Walz's speech at the seminar are not readily available, his involvement in various events and discussions related to the 2024 election have been noted.
- Walz, during the vice presidential debate with Ohio Senator JD Vance, reflected on his lack of political engagement up until 2004 and how that led him to run for the House of Representatives, and he also spent time reflecting on his loss in the 2024 Presidential election.
- Walz has expressed his concerns about the Democratic Party's image, suggesting that it sometimes appears anti-successful and needs to better engage with business and entrepreneurship, as well as his support for Democratic candidates but ruling out running for president in 2028 himself.
