Tim Walz comes to Boston on fundraising swing

Why it matters: The Minnesota governor's first trip to Massachusetts since joining the Harris ticket was to mingle with Democratic donors and dive into the deep pockets of the Bay State's well-off.

Walz, known as America's new dad by some supporters, struck a positive note in front of 50 or so Democratic bigwigs gathered to hear the new VP pick and former football coach speak.

• "There's a lot of, if you will, the euphemisms, the blocking and tackling of a campaign that needs to go on — but don't underestimate the sense of joy that's starting to emanate from this," Walz said, according to the Globe.

Follow the money: The reception was a tony affair at the Newbury Boston (the old Taj, aka the old Ritz) in the Back Bay with dinner prices starting at $25,000.

• Walz's hosts for the evening were former U.S. ambassador to Spain Alan Solomont and event planner Bryan Rafanelli, according to the Boston Globe.

What they're saying: "Boston is sometimes referred to as an ATM for the Democratic Party, and we do raise a lot of money," Solomont said, according to a pool report, adding that the event raised over $1.2 million for the Harris-Walz ticket.