Harris-Walz – Let’s Go!!!
Vice President Harris has selected her running mate – Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. The Vice President was looking for a partner with a proven record of fighting for the middle class, bringing people together, and getting things done, and that’s Gov. Tim Walz. Currently serving his second term, Governor Walz previously served six terms in Congress. He is a military veteran who has a strong record on every issue of importance to Jewish voters, including Israel.
Walz is a champion of our Jewish values. Under his leadership, Minnesotans have benefited from historic legislation that safeguarded abortion rights, expanded gun violence prevention, restored voting rights, combated climate change, and protected American workers. He has stood with Israel in Congress and as governor, including since the horrific Hamas attack on October 7, and has been an outspoken advocate in the fight against antisemitism.
Governor Walz is an exceptional choice. Don’t take our word for it. Read more from those who know him best, the Minneapolis Jewish community, and our very own Minneapolis-based Board member, Beth Kieffer Leonard, who stated:
“As a Minnesotan, I can attest to the fact that Governor Tim Walz has always stood with the Jewish community. Walz has built strong ties and partnerships with Jewish Americans, and he has fought for our shared values, first as a member of Congress and now as governor.
We are confident he will continue to do so as vice president, and are proud of his strong record supporting Israel and combating antisemitism. Governor Walz has stood with the Jewish community on every key issue and supported Israel at every point while in public office.”
– JDCA Minneapolis-based Board member Beth Kieffer Leonard
JDCA’s Chair, former Rep. Ron Klein, who served with Walz in Congress, said:
“Having been elected at the same time and served in Congress with Tim Walz, I can attest to the fact that Tim Walz has taken on Republican extremists before and won, and we’re confident that he and Vice President Harris will do so again this November with the strong support of Jewish American voters.”
– JDCA Board Chair Ron Klein
Vice President Harris and Governor Walz align with the vast majority of Jewish voters on every key issue, and we deeply admire Gov. Walz’s impassioned defense of our values, including reproductive rights and defending our democracy, from attack by MAGA Republicans led by Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Over the next 89 days, the Harris-Walz ticket will make the case to the American people about their record of results and vision for the future. For Jewish Americans, the choice in this election could not be more clear. We’re confident that overwhelming support from Jewish American voters will make the difference in ensuring their victory in November.