Finland’s ambassador to the United States, Mikko Hautala, considers Tim Walz an approachable vice presidential candidate who brings a practical level to Kamala Harris’ campaign.
– Tim Walz is an approachable and straightforward person.
This is the opinion of the Finnish ambassador to the United States interviewed by Mikko Hautala Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Terrible Harris announced on Tuesday that he had chosen Minnesota Governor Walz as his running mate.
– He is an American man from the provinces who knows people’s everyday life.
Mikko Hautala estimates that Kamala Harris chose Walz precisely because she has a good feel for what people talk about and discuss.
– Walz knows what is important in people’s everyday life. He brings a practical level to the campaign.
Economy and well-being as campaign themes
It is essential when the presidential election campaign is being conducted in very balanced states. They will ultimately decide who will be the next president of the United States in the November election.
In the state of Libra, the contest for voters is held on the themes of economy and well-being.
Mikko Hautala estimates that Kamala Harris needs Walz precisely because she brings a grassroots level to the campaign.
– Harris has been in Washington for quite a long time.
Interesting background of the teacher and NCO
Hautala says he has met Walz several times. He considers Walz a down-to-earth person with an interesting background.
Work history includes work as a teacher and working as a non-commissioned officer in the National Guard.
– So Walz also knows the theme of national security through practice.
Hautala points out that the Republicans Donald Trump’s vice presidential candidate JD Vance comes from a very similar background. Compared to Vance, Walz has acquired more direct jurisdictional responsibility for the position of governor.
– The vice presidential candidate must be relatable. At least he must not steal votes, ambassador Mikko Hautala assesses the importance of the vice presidential candidate.