A body language expert said Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have a rhythm that can’t be taught, but it was Shapiro who won the night.
Patti Wood, professional speaker and body language expert, exclusively told The US Sun what voters can glean from the rally held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
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“They did really well together,” Wood said of the pair’s overall performance.
“They left very close to each other and they were close when they left… this is not something that can be staged.
“It has to be natural. You have to feel comfortable with someone to be that close to them.”
The rally in Pennsylvania marks Harris and Walz’s first public appearance together since she announced him as her vice presidential pick on Tuesday morning.
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The vice president praised the 60-year-old vice presidential candidate, calling him “the kind of vice president America deserves.”
Wood said Walz’s presence was natural and welcoming.
“As she introduced him, he looked very natural, very comfortable. There were some actions that really reminded me of Santa Claus,” commented Wood.
The body language expert said Walz did not show any signs of stress or fear, but appeared to be trying to contain his extreme excitement.
“He tried to contain his more extreme emotions… he was suppressing the exuberant feeling,” she commented.
“There was no stress; it was more of a feeling of oppression.
“He felt very comfortable being very close and behind her. Additionally, he was very humble when interacting with the crowd’s response.”
SHAPIRO SHINES
Despite the pair’s closeness, Wood said it was Shapiro who seemed more presidential.
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, opened the rally celebrating Harris’ vice-presidential selection.
“It was a great speech. It was a presidential speech,” Wood said of Shapiro’s 20-minute speech.
Kamala Harris’ Full Statement on Her Vice Presidential Choice
Kamala Harris confirmed her running mate in a text message to supporters and then shared a lengthy Instagram post explaining her decision.
“I’m proud to announce that I’ve asked @walzforgovernor to be my running mate,” Harris wrote on Instagram. publish.
“One of the things that caught my attention about Tim is how deep his convictions about the fight for middle-class families are.
“He grew up in a small town in Nebraska, spending summers working on his family’s farm. His father died of cancer when he was 19, and his family depended on Social Security survivor benefit checks to survive. At age 17 , he enlisted in the National Guard, serving for 24 years. He used his GI Bill benefits to go to college and become a teacher. He served as a football coach and counselor for the Gay-Straight Alliance.
“I share this background because it is impressive in itself and because you see in no uncertain terms how it informs your background. He worked with Republicans to approve infrastructure investments. Paid family and medical leave for Minnesota families.
“He made Minnesota the first state in the country to pass a law providing constitutional protections for abortion after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Wade, and as an avid hunter, he passed a bill requiring universal background checks for gun purchases.
“But what impressed me most about Tim was his deep commitment to his family: Gwen, Gus and Hope. Doug and I look forward to working with him and Gwen to build an administration that reflects our shared values.
“Whether you are a supporter, a volunteer, a donor, a member of our team or your name is on the ticket: you are part of the grassroots campaign that will defeat Donald Trump.
“We are going to build a great partnership. Let’s build a great team. We will win this election.
“So let’s get to work. Join our campaign at the link in my bio.”
“In the beginning… if your eyes were closed, you could hear Obama.
“Non-verbally, it’s a hypnotic cadence that allows you to deliver a speech; take the crowd with you.
Shapiro was rumored to be Harris’ vice presidential pick, but was rejected when Harris announced Walz as her running mate.
Overall, I would say [Shapiro’s] speech put in line that he could be president one day.
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Some have speculated that the presidential candidate’s decision not to run against the governor was due to his sympathetic comments about Israel, as well as his Jewish faith, The New York Times reported.
The 51-year-old governor didn’t try to hide his faith during his speech Tuesday night.
“He said, ‘I’m proud of my faith,’” Wood said.
“That delivery was dramatic… he did it with force, with force, and I’m sure he had a little bit of pent-up anger.
“The fact that he said it so dramatically I just went ‘wow’.”
Wood said the speech was nothing short of presidential.
“Overall, I would say this speech indicates that he could one day be president.”
REUNION SCREAM
Throughout the hour-long rally, Harris emphasized the fight for freedom and the possible dangers of Donald Trump.
“So ultimately in this election, in Pennsylvania, each of us faces an issue,” Harris told the crowd.
“What kind of country do we want to live in? A country of freedom, compassion and the rule of law?
Who is Governor Tim Walz?
Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate after weeks of chaos for the Democratic Party. Here’s what you should know about your choice.
Democratic politician Walz became Minnesota’s 41st governor in 2019.
The 60-year-old is a retired teacher and former non-commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.
Walz graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2001 and Chadron State College in 1989.
He has been married to his wife and fellow teacher Gwen Walz since 1994.
The pair share two children named Hope and Gus, who were conceived through IVF and fertility treatments, according to the Star Tribune.
Hope graduated from a Montana college, while Gus attends a public school in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Walz was born at West Point, Nebraskain 1964, and grew up in Valentine.
He is known for being punctual and graduated from Butte High School in Butte, Nebraska in 1982.
In 1989, he taught English in China and learned to speak Mandarin.
Walz stopped drinking alcohol after getting a DWI in Nebraska in 1995.
Officers stopped him for going 96 mph in a 55 mph zone, and a breathalyzer test found his blood alcohol concentration was 0.128, according to court records.
After his arrest, he struck a plea deal to have the charges reduced, which was a topic of conversation when he first ran for Congress in 2006.
When state troopers drive Walz around in the state SUV as part of his administration, he sits in the front passenger seat because he gets carsick in the back seats, according to the Star Tribune.
When Walz was 19, his father died of lung cancer.
His mother, Darlene Rose, still lives in Nebraska and sometimes visits her son at the Capitol.
“Or a country of chaos, fear and hate?”
“And here’s the beauty of our democracy – each of us has the power to answer that question,” Harris continued.
“The power lies with the people.”
She introduced her running mate, Tim Walz, citing his work not only as a congressman but also as a public school teacher and football coach for 20 years.
“I think everyone here can see that Tim Walz was the kind of teacher and mentor that every child dreams of having and that every child deserves,” she continued.
“And in 91 days… the nation will know Coach Walz by another name: Vice President of the United States.”
“When you compare his resume … some might say it’s like a matchup between the varsity and the JV team,” Harris said of Walz.
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