Tim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Supporters are hoping Walz’s rural roots can help Democrats appeal to wide swaths of Republican strongholds where they've rarely been competitive in recent elections. His appearance in Omaha on Saturday also reinforced the campaign’s interest in securing the one electoral vote that comes along with winning the swing congressional district that went for Joe Biden in 2020 and Barack Obama in 2008. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is expected to visit Omaha next week for a private fundraiser.
