Pennsylvania voters wanted Josh Shapiro on the Democratic ticket, but they're ready to support Kamala Harris, Tim Walz
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz kicked off their campaign for the White House on Tuesday with a rally in Philadelphia at the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus.
Before Harris announced Walz as her running mate, Democrats in the Philadelphia region were excited about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro potentially joining the ticket.
Shapiro, along with Walz, were among the finalists for the job.
While many voters said they wanted Shapiro to get the nod, they're ready to support the Democratic ticket against Republicans Donald Trump and JD Vance in November.
"I'm very excited about Tim Walz," a woman said. "And he's America's, like, happy uncle."
"I have full faith in Vice President Harris that she selected the right person," another woman said.
Shapiro also spoke at the rally and gave Walz a huge endorsement alongside Harris on the Democratic ticket.
"Tim Walz is a great man," Shapiro said. "Tim Walz is an outstanding governor. Tim Walz is a teacher. Tim Walz is a guardsman. Tim Walz is a great patriot."