Kamala Harris Selects Tim Walz as Running Mate
On Tuesday morning, Vice President Kamala Harris declared Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election, creating a buzz among supporters and opponents alike.
Political Analysts Weigh In
Comedian and correspondent Michael Kosta, known for his work on The Daily Show, responded positively to the announcement, asserting, “This energy is great for Democrats, and terrible for Republicans.” Kosta’s comments followed video footage from Walz’s initial rally in Pennsylvania, underscoring a growing enthusiasm among the Democratic base.
Republican Attacks on Walz
Critics from the Republican side quickly attempted to find points of attack against Walz, focusing on a bill he recently signed allowing the availability of tampons in both boys’ and girls’ bathrooms for schools from sixth grade upwards. The bill has sparked controversy, prompting some Republicans to label him as “Tampon Tim.”
Kosta, unfazed by these jabs, dismissed the nickname’s impact with a humorous take, stating, “With all due respect to Tampon Tim, I really just don’t care about this.” He further elaborated, “Best case scenario: a trans kid gets tampons. Worst case: the weird kid in class puts them up his nose and pretends to be a walrus.”
GOP’s Labels and Kosta’s Wit
The backlash from the Republicans included descriptions of Walz as a “progressive in sheep’s clothing.” Kosta countered this narrative with a cheeky remark, asking, “Isn’t sheep’s clothing just like a wool sweater? I love wearing sheep’s clothing in the fall. I can make so many more cute outfits.”
Trump’s Critique of Walz
Adding to the fray, former President Donald Trump criticized Walz during a recent interview on Fox News, dubbing him a “very, very liberal man” intent on steering the country toward communism. Kosta took note of Trump’s unusual phrasing, asking, “Immediately, if not sooner? There is no sooner. That’s what makes it immediately.”
Kosta concluded his commentary by reflecting on Trump’s recent remarks, commenting, “By the way, when Joe Biden rambled like this, all of us were like, ‘this man is obviously senile.’ But now that he’s dropped out, it’s becoming more obvious that Trump’s brain isn’t exactly in great shape either. He should get that looked at immediately, if not sooner.”
