Political Science’s Justin Buchler discusses Kamala Harris’ official running mate choice

Ohio’s reaction to Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Spectrum NewsJustin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her official running mate in the 2024 presidential election. “The standard rules for selecting a running mate are that you pick a senator, or governor from a swing state, and that narrows it down,” he said. “The candidates matter less than most people think. Most of what matters in a presidential election are factors like the state of the economy, and that’s already baked into the process.”