Battle of the VPs: Tim Walz v JD Vance

<p>In the weeks since he was announced as Donald Trump’s running mate, some of JD Vance’s past remarks have resurfaced. He is now at the centre of a number of bizarre rumours and jokes.</p><p> They’ve been picked up by some Democrats, who are labelling the two men on the republican ticket as ‘weird’.</p><p>Kamala Harris has chosen the man who started the ‘weird’ line of attack, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, as her running mate – 17 days after Harris herself became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.</p><p>Walz has been described as a plain speaker with ‘dad appeal’ – a stark contrast to his opponents.</p><p>So, is being ordinary enough to win over American voters?</p><p>Today, senior researcher at The Australia Institute, Dr Emma Shortis, on the tactics of the two VP candidates and what their nominations say about their respective parties.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Senior researcher at The Australia Institute, Dr Emma Shortis.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>