MSNBC election analyst Steve Kornacki recently presented data that might dampen the enthusiasm of Democrats celebrating the selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. Walz, who gained national attention during the George Floyd protests in 2020, has been seen as a popular figure among progressives. However, Kornacki’s analysis suggests that his appeal may not extend as far as some Democrats hope.
Governor Tim Walz, known for his progressive stance, was expected by many left-wing commentators to attract a diverse voter base, including white working-class voters and some Republicans. His recent selection as Harris’s running mate brought a wave of excitement among left-leaning social media users. However, Kornacki’s analysis challenges the assumption that Walz can broaden the Democratic base.
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Kornacki pointed to electoral data from Stearns County, Minnesota, as a microcosm of a larger trend. He explained, “Now here’s the key, because this county, Democrats used to be much more competitive in. Look at this, in 2012, Barack Obama won 43% of the vote in this county. It was only a little bit more than 10 points that he lost to Romney by here. The floor fell out for Democrats here when Trump came along in that Clinton race in 2016, and they haven’t recovered it since.”
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