College of Michigan followers vigorously booed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday as he compelled them to attend within the rain whereas his motorcade arrived on the Wolverine’s recreation towards Minnesota Saturday.
The drenched followers on the Ann Arbor stadium chanted “Tampon Time” on the Democratic vice-presidential nominee — an obvious dig at a legislation Walz signed in Minnesota permitting free tampons in faculties, together with in boys rooms.
Whereas some bused-in supporters held indicators backing Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris, his hefty safety element prompted booing because it compelled Michigan followers to attend as much as half-hour within the rain earlier than they have been allowed to enter the venue.
“VP Candidate Tim Walz pissed off Michigan followers,” one fan stated on TikTok.
Reps for the Michigan soccer staff didn’t instantly reply to questions in regards to the followers’ delayed entry time.
Regardless of hailing from the rival staff’s residence state, Walz arrived on the recreation early to tailgate with Michigan followers.
Walz — who has touted his stint teaching highschool soccer on the marketing campaign path — additionally ran onto the sphere to satisfy with the staff’s head coach, Sherrone Moore, however failed to achieve him. He finally settled for a hug from the Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot.
The Democrat had little to say after the sport’s conclusion, which noticed Michigan defeat the College of Minnesota 27-24.
Walz’s go to to see the groups play is anticipated to be his ultimate main marketing campaign look earlier than the approaching week’s vice presidential debate towards JD Vance.
After Saturday’s recreation, Walz will journey to northern Michigan for ultimate debate prep earlier than the faceoff, a supply instructed the Related Press.
Michigan is among the key battleground states in November’s presidential election.
“Nobody is profitable this state proper now,” Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan instructed reporters simply earlier than Walz’s arrival Saturday. “We’re a purple state. Donald Trump hasn’t received this state and Kamala Harris hasn’t received this state.”
