The trio of Tennessee state lawmakers rose to national prominence after an expulsion effort last year led by legislative Republicans.
The vice-presidential candidate wasn’t always tough on firearms. When he ran for Minnesota governor, he tried to recast a legislative record that had gotten high marks from the N.R.A.
Using her state as an example, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Democrats should cast a wide net when talking to Americans about protecting abortion rights and implementing gun control — issues she and others say have broad support.
The Democratic vice-presidential nominee’s evolution on the issue came as he ran for statewide office and as the gun lobby’s power diminished amid wider outrage at mass shootings.
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Friday minimized the accusation of stolen valor against Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz
Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz went from being endorsed by the NRA to a fierce advocate for gun control. That evolution reflects a larger shift that has been happening within the Democratic party over the last decade.