The internet's embrace of Walz's affable nature and everyman appeal further highlights the contrast between the Republican and Democratic tickets in the 2024 race when it comes to appealing to young voters.
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What to know about Tim Walz, Harris' pick for VP
Even before Vice President Kamala Harris officially picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, social media was replete with memes hailing him as "everyone's Midwestern dad."
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"Midwestern dad energy absolutely off the charts," one user posted on X, while "BigDadEnergy" trended on Threads.
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Here's what you should know about Walz.
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