MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Minnesota governor Tim Walz touts job creation in Wisconsin under the Biden-Harris administration’s watch while at a rally in Manitowoc.
The Democratic vice presidential candidate also encouraged supporters to vote early for Democrats.
During his speech, Walz offered stark contrasts between the Kamala Harris campaign and the Donald Trump campaign regarding labor unions.
“The defining arc of America’s economic story is people came here to Wisconsin from across the country, from across the world, for a shot at a better future for their families and in the process, they build the engine that built this country. Vice president Harris understands. She grew up in a middle class family, she understands manufacturing jobs are the ticket to the middle class. A ticket that doesn’t require you to go into debt with a college degree and under her leadership, we’re winning the race to make sure the future is made in America,” Walz said.
Walz said Harris is proud to be part of one of what Democrats are calling the most pro-labor administrations in history.
“That’s Kamala’s vision for the entire country, where workers are respected, they’re lifted up, they’re paid and protected and we grow our economy,” he said. “Trump’s presidency was an endless string of broken promises. He promised to fight for union workers, repeatedly turned his back on them. He even encouraged companies to move to anti-union states so they could pay their workers less.”
Wisconsin Republicans responded to the visit with the following statement:
“With just one week to go until Election Day, state Republicans will continue to talk about the issues that Wisconsinites care about the most, which is the economy, immigration, and crime, while Democrats continue their fear-mongering campaign to pivot away from their disastrous record on the issues. Despite the financial disparity we face from the left, Wisconsinites still trust state Republicans to address these key issues more than Democrats,” said Mason Di Palma, Deputy Communications Director Republican State Leadership Committee.
After Manitowoc, Walz will fly out of Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport and make his way to a campaign event in Waukesha at 2 p.m.
Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly recently endorsed Kamala Harris for president. The once long-time Republican and current independent announced this is his first endorsement of a Democrat, citing concerns over Donald Trump’s leadership.
Walz’ visit comes as Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is scheduled to be in Racine for an event Monday evening.
Both presidential candidates will be in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Former President Donald Trump will be holding a rally with former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon. Vice President Kamala Harris has a rally with musicians scheduled on the UW-Madison campus.
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