Shocking many pundits and certainly the betting markets, Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. For weeks, the smart money was on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro or Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. So why did Harris pick Walz? And what does he bring to the Democratic ticket? We’ll hear from several experts and look at the latest polling data.
PLUS: Some surprising results from Washington’s top two primary.
AND: Why the City of Everett is facing a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall.
Guests include ABC’s Andy Field, Nathaniel Rakich of FiveThirtyEight.com, Paul Queary of the Washington Observer, and Republican candidate for Governor Dave Reichert.
The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Shawn Fain, President of the UAW, right, speaks at a campaign rally at UAW Local 900, Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Wayne, Mich. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
