Tim Walz Criticizes 2024 Democratic Campaign Strategy as Overly Cautious

The former vice-presidential candidate reflects on the Harris-Walz campaign's media approach, citing missed opportunities to connect with voters and take risks.

Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has criticized the Harris-Walz campaign for being too cautious and avoiding risk, particularly in media engagement and public events.
Walz highlighted the campaign's limited time frame—only 107 days after Kamala Harris became the nominee—as a factor that constrained their ability to take bolder steps.
He suggested the campaign should have embraced more direct voter engagement, such as town halls, even at the risk of facing tough criticism from the public.
Walz acknowledged his own shortcomings during the campaign, including a poorly received debate performance against now-Vice President JD Vance, which some staffers viewed as a liability.
Looking ahead, Walz has not ruled out a potential presidential run in 2028, emphasizing his commitment to helping the Democratic Party recover and win future elections.