Kamala Snubs Popular Jewish Dem in Favor of Bernie-Backed Gov Who Praised Socialism as 'Neighborliness'

Vice President Kamala Harris has tapped liberal darling Tim Walz as her running mate, snubbing popular Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro in the highly anticipated veepstakes.

Harris had narrowed the pool of potential running mates down to Walz, who has served as Minnesota governor since 2019, and Shapiro.

Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, was seen as the vice presidential favorite heading into the weekend, but Walz’s prospects surged after a string of high-profile progressive endorsements. Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) endorsed Walz over the weekend, saying he "understands the needs of working families." United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain backed Walz and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as the union’s top two choices for the ticket. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) said Walz "has all of the qualities that the vice president needs to balance out the ticket."