On Wednesday afternoon, the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin became the center of national attention as Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, held a rally as part of their campaign in key battleground states. The event drew a significant crowd, with more than 12,000 attendees, according to campaign officials.

The rally started with humorous remarks from Governor Walz, who joked about the correct pronunciation of Eau Claire, winning over the crowd. Both Walz and Harris took the opportunity to praise Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Tony Evers, with Walz describing him as the "kindest human being" he had ever met, and Harris calling him the "most magnificent, wonderful governor."

Expressing their support for fellow Democrats, Harris and Walz also highlighted the accomplishments of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, who is seeking re-election. They praised Baldwin for her commitment to fighting for the people of Wisconsin during her time in the Senate.

The rally attendees were energized by the choice of Walz as Harris' running mate, with Chippewa Valley farmer Les Danielson expressing his enthusiasm for having a lifelong Midwesterner on the Democratic ticket. Danielson emphasized that both Harris and Walz understand the importance of rural America and its contribution to the nation's economy.

Meanwhile, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance also made an appearance in Eau Claire. Delivering a speech at Wollard International, an aviation ground equipment manufacturer, Vance criticized Harris for not taking any questions from the media since her nomination as the Democratic vice presidential candidate.

The visit from Harris and Walz gave Wisconsin voters an opportunity to witness firsthand the candidates' vision for the future. The Marquette University Law School recently conducted a poll that shed some light on voters' opinions about Vance. According to the poll, 31% of Wisconsin voters viewed Vance favorably, while 41% viewed him unfavorably, and 29% did not provide an opinion. The majority of Republicans considered Vance to be an "excellent" or "good" pick, while two-thirds of Democrats regarded him as a "poor" choice.

As Air Force Two landed in Eau Claire, Harris and Walz were warmly greeted by a number of Wisconsin officials, including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Chair Nancy Coffey of the Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, and President Emily Berge from the Eau Claire City Council. The group of Girl Scouts who also welcomed the vice president and governor added a touch of enthusiasm to the occasion.

The rally in Eau Claire marked an important campaign stop for the Democratic ticket, allowing Harris and Walz to connect with the people of Wisconsin and showcase their commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of the state. The event served as a platform for both candidates to share their visions for a stronger America and their determination to fight for the interests of the American people.