Gov. Tim Walz plays coy amid veepstakes speculation

Driving the news: Walz, whose roles at the helm of the Democratic Governors Association and the convention rules committee have raised his own national profile, went on a media blitz yesterday.

• He was one of several Democratic governors who appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" this week, fueling speculation that he's auditioning for VP.
• Less than two hours later, he went on Fox News to defend Harris and President Biden.

What he's saying: "At this time ... we're not saying anything or releasing anything about that," Walz told WCCO Radio about whether the campaign asked him for vetting materials.

• The interview was one of three national or local media appearances where he was asked about it.

Between the lines: The hosts of "Morning Joe," a show considered influential by Democrats, didn't ask about the veepstakes in his brief segment, another sign Washington insiders may not consider him top-tier.

• But his hit on Fox got the attention of former President Trump, who complained on Truth Social about the network putting on the air a Democratic governor from a state he's targeting.

The bottom line: Even if he doesn't make the cut for VP, expect Walz to be a regular presence on the airwaves and campaign trail this fall — and a possible contender for a Cabinet post if Harris wins.

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