US Cannabis Industry ‘Thrilled’ at Choice of Pro-Cannabis Democratic VP Candidate Tim Walz

Following weeks of speculation in the increasingly fast moving and eventful US presidential campaign, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has officially announced her running mate, long time cannabis legalization advocate Tim Walz.

Despite the 60-year-old political veteran appearing popular with voters, with past polling suggesting higher approval ratings than his Republican counterpart, JD Vance, Walz is a relative unknown in the US.

The two-term Governor of Minessota has, however, built somewhat of a following on the online left for his action on passing progressive policies, not least in regards to cannabis.

With Biden’s administration setting the stage for cannabis reform to play an important role in this election campaign, his outspoken support of cannabis reform means this is the first time in history that two pro-reform candidates have shared the same ballot.

In light of this historic choice, the cannabis industry has reacted with widespread support and positivity in regards to Walz.

Co-CEO and Co- Founder of the cannabis distributor Nabis, Vince Ning, said: “Much of the industry is going to benefit from Kamala Harris’ running mate pick of Governor Tim Walz, who has a long history of supporting cannabis reform and in 2023 signed the bill legalizing the recreational cannabis market in Minnesota.

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