Gov. Tim Walz in Racine; holds rally after Madison stop with former President Obama
RACINE, Wis. - Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz held a campaign rally in Racine on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The Minnesota governor flew with his daughter Hope to Milwaukee, where mayors Cavalier Johnson, Dan Devine, Dennis McBride and County Chair Marcelia Nicholson were there to greet him.
The motorcade then made its way to Memorial Hall in Racine, where Walz was introduced by a cancer survivor who spoke about the Affordable Care Act's role in helping her pay medical bills.
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Walz addressed supporters for a little more than 20 minutes, enforcing time and time again, that Democrats are now the party of freedom.
"Communities do better when elected officials do what they say they're going to do," Walz said. "And when it comes to who we love or families we want, just mind your own damn business."
Former President Obama, Gov. Walz Wisconsin visit; rally for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz are hosting a rally in Madison on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22.
The rally was held just hours after he spoke in Madison with former President Barack Obama. Obama and Walz scheduled an early voting rally in the Democratic stronghold of Madison.
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned at Brookfield's Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in the Republican stronghold of Waukesha County on Monday night.
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"Kamala Harris wants to be a president for all Americans. She wants to put policies in place for people whether they vote for us or not," Walz said Tuesday night. "And she knows that the American people deserve a president with decency, with compassion and with vision."
Walz is set to rally in Kentucky and North Carolina on Wednesday.