Before Tim Walz takes the stage, former President Bill Clinton speaks. On Thursday night, Tim Walz will take the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The time is not entirely clear, but it is probably towards the end of the meeting, which will be around 05.30 Norwegian time. During the meeting, it is expected that he will formally accept the nomination to be the vice-presidential candidate of Kamala Harris. Several American media refer to the night’s speech as the biggest so far in his career. Already at the beginning of August, he was named as her number two in the election campaign. Other well-known Democrats, such as former President Bill Clinton, will also take the podium during the night. Kamala Harris will give her speech on the night of Friday Norwegian time. Then she must also formally accept the nomination as the party’s presidential candidate. Well-liked, but rather unknown, Walz has been described as a down-to-earth, pragmatic and liberal politician. Since 2019, he has been governor of the state of Minnesota, and is well liked among his own voters. Former President Barack Obama describes vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz as a down-to-earth type, and particularly points out that he has several flannel shirts hanging in his closet. Among the majority of Americans, he has nevertheless been described as relatively unknown. Walz also has a background as a history teacher and coach for a football team at a local school. And he is often referred to and referred to as “coach Walz”. In addition, he is a military veteran. – He has a classic American working-class background, USA expert Sofie Høgestøl previously told news. Published 22.08.2024, at 03.20 Updated 22.08.2024, at 03.25
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Tim Walz speaks at the Democrats’ national convention – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
