Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews

Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a week after verbal stumbles in the only vice presidential debate , Democrat Tim Walz used his debut campaign appearance on a Sunday news show to try to fend off criticism of his stand on abortion rights and “own up” to past Josh Boak, The Associated Press Oct 6, 2024 9:03 AM Oct 6, 2024 9:20 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign event in York, Pa., Wednesday, Oct.

2, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a week after verbal stumbles in the only vice presidential debate , Democrat Tim Walz used his debut campaign appearance on a Sunday news show to try to fend off criticism of his stand on abortion rights and “own up” to past misstatements. The interview on “Fox News Sunday” reflected a broader media blitz by presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate as the Democrats seek to garner public attention in the final 30 days of the campaign against Republicans Donald Trump and JD Vance .

Harris has taped an interview with CBS' “60 Minutes" that will air Monday night. She is booked Tuesday on Howard Stern's satellite radio show, ABC's “The View” and “The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert on CBS. Her interview on the podcast “Call Her Daddy" is scheduled to be released lat.