The makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic. That's where Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first president or vice president to make a public stop at an abortion clinic. And it's where she learned more about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s interest in reproductive health.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrive at a campaign rally Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Romulus, Mich. At the time, it was a historic visit for Vice President Kamala Harris — no president or vice president had ever made a public stop at one. But the visit laid the groundwork for Harris to connect with Minnesota Gov.
At first glance, the 60-year-old governor might not seem the most likely of political surrogates to talk about abortion and pregnancy. But Harris found a partner who has a track record of increasingAlready, Walz has captivated crowds in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with the story of his daughter’s birth, made possible through in vitro fertilization treatments.
His wife, Gwen, went through seven years of fertility treatments before their daughter arrived. Phone calls in those years from Gwen often led to heartbreak, he’s said, until one day when she called crying with the good news that she was pregnant.The Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response“It’s not by chance that we named our daughter Hope,” he told crowds in Philadelphia and again Wednesday in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
“Even if we wouldn’t make the same choice for ourselves, there’s a golden rule: mind your own damn business,” Walz said to a crowd that roared in response. Harris smiled, clapping behind him. “Look, that includes IVF. And this gets personal for me and family.” Democrats have warned that access to birth control and fertility treatments could be on the line if Republicans win big in this election. The concern grew more frantic after an Alabama Supreme Court ruled in FebruaryThe Associated Press is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848.conducted in June. However, opinion is less developed on whether the destruction of embryos created through IVF should be banned.
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