# Kamala Harris's choice of Tim Walz as VP

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Tags:** kamala-harris\
**Created:** [August 6, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harriss-choice-of-tim-walz-as-vp/1005352 "2024-08-06T21:19:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kamala-harriss-choice-of-tim-walz-as-vp/1005352/144 "2024-08-07T16:01:53Z")

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> [@aceplace57](#):
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> I’m trying to understand how a retired military guy, teacher, football coach would be considered Progressive.

Support for LGBTQ, reproductive rights, legalized cannabis, organized labor, and stronger public schools, for a start.

(FWIW, it saddens me that such stances are seen as “dangerous liberal agendas.”)

Also, y’know, it’s possible for football coaches and military veterans to be liberal. 😉

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