Inside Political Science #9.1 Mini-Cast: Why Tim Walz?

Tim Walz as VP candidate is like Cole Hocker’s win in the Olympic 1500m: a surprise. In this Inside Political Science mini-cast, Kirby and Todd discuss how Walz is viewed by the public and by those in Washington. They explain why this choice shows the whole presidential race is really about the Midwest, how Walz appeals to Middle America and why this doesn’t necessarily help on an electoral college map. And if Walz is considered a progressive and a small-town guy at the same time, who will come along to push him off the fence? For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.