WASHINGTON — Following a caucus-wide vote, the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC Co-Chairs Pramila Jayapal, Mark Pocan and Jamie Raskin released the following statement endorsing the Harris-Walz presidential ticket and praising the selection of Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate:
“A true champion for working families, Tim Walz represents the best of the Midwest. As a teacher, coach, union member, veteran, and lifelong public servant, he has done more to help middle-class families get ahead than any other statewide leader in recent memory. And it is these Midwestern values and conviction in fighting for everyday Americans that will make him an excellent Vice President to Kamala Harris.
“A hero to Minnesotans as the leader of the Democratic Farm-Labor Party, Governor Walz has proven that progressive policies like paid family and medical leave, universal background checks, investments in clean energy, an expanded Child Tax Credit, and lowering health care costs are not only popular – they’re possible. A father and husband, he knows that reproductive freedom – including IVF – is a right that must be guaranteed to all Americans. He knows LGBTQ+ Americans deserve to live without fear of discrimination or mistreatment. He knows that rural and marginalized communities have been left behind, and fought to pass the largest tax cut in Minnesota history to give working people much-needed relief. And he has done so by building a broad and diverse coalition that rejects extremism, hatred, and the radical MAGA agenda.
“For these reasons and more, the Progressive Caucus enthusiastically endorses the Harris-Walz Democratic ticket and applauds Kamala Harris for selecting a leader who will strengthen and expand our movement. Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz will unify the country around a popular agenda that is focused on meeting the urgent needs of everyday people and rebuilding the American dream for the poor, working, and middle class. Now it’s time to put in the work and make our vision a reality.”
