Tim Walz rallies early voters in Manitowoc, highlights job growth

MANITOWOC (WLUK) — Minnesota governor Tim Walz touted job creation in Wisconsin below the Biden-Harris administration’s watch whereas talking at a rally in Manitowoc.

Through the go to, he gave a one-on-one interview solely to FOX 11’s Andrew Mertins.

The Democratic vice presidential candidate additionally inspired supporters to vote early for Democrats.

Throughout his speech,Walz provided stark contrasts between the Kamala Harris marketing campaign and the Donald Trump marketing campaign concerning labor unions.

“The defining arc of America’s financial story is folks got here right here to Wisconsin from throughout the nation, from the world over, for a shot at a greater future for his or her households and within the course of, they construct the engine that constructed this nation. Vice President Harris understands. She grew up in a center class household, she understands manufacturing jobs are the ticket to the center class. A ticket that does not require you to enter debt with a school diploma. And below her management, we’re profitable the race to ensure the long run is made in America,” Walz mentioned.

Walz mentioned Harris is proud to be one a part of what Democrats are calling probably the most pro-labor administrations in historical past.

“That is Kamala’s imaginative and prescient for your entire nation, the place employees are revered, they’re lifted up, they’re paid and guarded and we develop our financial system,” Walz mentioned. “Trump’s presidency was an limitless string of damaged guarantees. He promised to combat for union employees, repeatedly turned his again on them. He even inspired firms to maneuver to anti-union states so they might pay their employees much less.”

Wisconsin Republicans responded to the go to with the next assertion:

With only one week to go till Election Day, state Republicans will proceed to speak concerning the points that Wisconsinites care about probably the most, which is the financial system, immigration, and crime, whereas Democrats proceed their fear-mongering marketing campaign to pivot away from their disastrous file on the problems. Regardless of the monetary disparity we face from the left, Wisconsinites nonetheless belief state Republicans to deal with these key points greater than Democrats.

The Republican Celebration of Wisconsin Chairman, Brian Schimming additionally launched a press release:

“Attempt as he could, Tim Walz can not clarify away or distract voters from the final 4 years of excessive inflation, open borders, and battle abroad. He and Kamala Harris don’t have anything to supply however a repeat of the failed Biden administration,” mentioned Schimming.

After Manitowoc, Walz flew out of Milwaukee’s Mitchell Worldwide Airport and made his strategy to a marketing campaign occasion in Waukesha at 2 p.m.

Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly not too long ago endorsed Kamala Harris for president. The as soon as long-time Republican and present impartial introduced that is his first endorsement of a Democrat, citing considerations over Trump’s management.

Walz’ go to comes as Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance spoke in Wausau Monday afternoon and held a rally in RacineMonday night.

Each presidential candidates will likely be in Wisconsin on Wednesday.

Former President Donald Trump will likely be holding a rally with former Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the Resch Heart in Ashwaubenon. Vice President Kamala Harris has a rally with musicians scheduled on the UW-Madison campus.