"I’ve never seen so much enthusiasm in all the years I’ve been doing this,” said attorney Wylie Aitken, one of the hosts of Tuesday’s fundraiser. “It’s amazing that when everybody was kind of down and out and feeling, legitimately, concern with (President Joe) Biden, etc., then suddenly to have this reversal and to see this incredible enthusiasm that’s energized everyone.”

Multiple California Democratic House members were at the fundraiser, including Reps. Nanette Barragán of South Gate, Mike Levin of San Juan Capistrano and Katie Porter of Irvine.

“I was excited and energized before, and I continue to be,” said Levin, who noted that he appreciates Walz’s background as a former House member from a competitive district. “I think Tim Walz will do a great job as the vice presidential nominee.”

Levin was an early Democratic House member who called on Biden to set aside his re-election bid, even telling the president that directly during a call. As Walz stood behind him greeting those who had come out to see him, Levin said, “I want to win the election in November and defeat Donald Trump. Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz give us a great chance to do just that.”