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The 5 Insane Policies Kamala's VP Pick Used to Destroy His Own State

By Michael Austin August 7, 2024 at 5:21pm

On Tuesday, the world finally learned who Vice President Kamala Harris would name as her 2024 running mate.

Many believed Harris would be tapping Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to join her ticket. Shapiro could have helped Harris lock up his home state of Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in 2024. What’s more, his reputation as a more moderate candidate could have helped her win over independents.

But to the shock of many, Harris tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz instead. Harris rejected what could have been her key to winning 2024 in favor of perhaps the most radical candidate available.

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Michael Austin

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Michael wrote for several entertainment news outlets before joining The Western Journal in 2020. He now serves as Managing Editor, which involves managing the editorial team and operations, guiding the publication's editorial direction, and writing, editing, curating and assigning stories as needed.

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Michael Austin graduated from Iowa State University in 2019. During his time in college, he volunteered for both PragerU and Live Action. After graduation, Michael went on to work as a freelance journalist for various entertainment news sites before joining The Western Journal as an intern in early 2020.

Shortly thereafter, Michael was hired on as a staff writer/reporter. He now serves as Managing Editor, which involves managing the editorial team and operations, guiding the team's editorial direction, and writing, editing, curating and assigning stories as needed.

Birthplace

Ames, Iowa

Nationality

American

Education

Iowa State University

Topics of Expertise

Cultural Politics, Pop Culture, Christian-Conservatism