Cincinnati Democrats welcome Tim Walz for fundraising event, say he's the 'real deal'

Source: USA Today

Published 5:44 p.m. ET Oct. 5, 2024


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Local Democrats turned out in force Saturday to see Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, who headlined a campaign fundraising event for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, a USA TODAY Network partner, spotted a who's who of the city's politicos entering the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where the event was held. Walz, currently Minnesota's governor, spent at least an hour inside the event Saturday afternoon.

"Ohio is important," said Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, who helped plan the event. "We have to turn out the vote. Just because we're not a swing state, doesn't mean our vote doesn't matter."

"Gov. Tim Walz in person is the real deal," added Cincinnati City Council member Seth Walsh. "Who you see on TV is who we got in person. His authenticity and commitment to improving our country blew me away. The room was energized but only got more as he spoke. That's because he's speaking about real problems and solutions to those problems that face us all."

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