Inside 'Coach Walz's' life from small town Nebraska boy to Democrat VP pick: Tim Walz's wife pays gushing tribute to life-long hunter husband who 'loves being a dad the most' as he makes his barnstorming DNC debut By Natasha Anderson Published: 07:18 EDT, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 07:38 EDT, 22 August 2024 e-mail View comments Tim Walz is the poster child of the American dream, highlighting on his campaign trail how a 'small town boy' rose from middle class farmer, to military veteran, teacher and now vice presidential nominee. Minnesota Gov Walz, 60, accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president last night, using his DNC address to thank supporters for 'bringing the joy' to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris . But before the Nebraska -native - whose campaign is seemingly focused on his midwestern values - took the stage, his wife Gwen Walz introduced him in a pre-recorded eulogy which saw her gush about his successes on the farm, football field and floor of Congress .
She hailed his military service, dedication as a father, and career as a teacher and high school football coach, revealing that his 'students inspired him to run' for office. Mrs Walz, 58, highlighted how her husband 'worked with Republicans' to help farmers, expanded veterans benefits and 'fought for the largest tax cut in Minnesota state history'. She also applauded how the life-long hunter and gun owner leapt into action after the Sandy Hook mas.