Harris Couldn’t Handle It, but Tim Walz Is Ready to Take It All the Way!

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is keeping the door open for a potential 2028 presidential bid, despite his role in the failed 2024 campaign alongside then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

Walz, who served as Harris’ running mate in the last election, admitted he never aspired to the White House but would “certainly consider” running if the opportunity arises.

“Look, I never had an ambition to be president or vice president. I was honored to be asked,” Walz said on The New Yorker Radio Hour Sunday. “If I feel I can serve, I will. And if nationally, people are like, ‘Dude we tried you, and look how that worked out,’ I’m good with that.”

The Minnesota Democrat, 60, recently shut down speculation about a Senate run in 2026 following Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement. While he is eligible to seek a third term as governor, he hasn’t confirmed whether he will pursue reelection.

Though cautious about his political future, Walz suggested he wouldn’t shy away from stepping up if the moment calls for it. “I’m not arrogant enough to believe there’s a lot of people that can do this,” he said, before adding, “If the circumstances are right” and his skills are needed, “I’ll do it.”

Pressed for a firmer response, he stated, “I’ll do whatever it takes.”

Walz’s selection as Harris’ running mate was met with skepticism, especially since the vice president passed over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a more popular figure in a key swing state. His presence on the ticket failed to shift momentum, and he stumbled in his debate against Republican JD Vance. Even in his home state, Walz lost his own Blue Earth County.

The election loss has left a mark on Walz, who acknowledged that the defeat is something he will carry for life.

“It’s one I’ll take with me to the grave,” he admitted.

Despite moving on from the campaign, the weight of the loss lingers. “An old white guy who ran for vice president, you’ll land on your feet pretty well. But I still struggle with it … when I see Medicaid cuts happening, when I see LGBTQ folks being demonized, when I see some of this happening, that’s what weighs on me personally,” he said.

While his future in national politics remains uncertain, one thing is clear—Walz has no interest in returning to Congress, where he served for 12 years before winning the governor’s office in 2018.

“I would rather eat glass,” he bluntly stated when explaining why he won’t seek Smith’s Senate seat.

If he does run for reelection and completes another term as governor, Walz would go down in history as Minnesota’s longest-serving chief executive, potentially staying in office until 2031. But whether he sticks to state politics or takes another shot at the national stage remains to be seen.