Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee, adding the last piece to this year's election puzzle.

Walz is a progressive governor from a solidly blue state. He is radically pro-abortion access, has called for an assault weapons ban and is weak on illegal immigration. He is a perfect candidate for Harris to appeal to her progressive base and for Republicans to go after.

However, the choice reveals one thing about this election: Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have little interest in expanding their appeal to voters put off by their candidacy.

Walz's appeal is broadly the same as Harris' as he shares the same progressive ideology. Whatever people think of Harris politically is how they will view Walz, offering little room for this ticket to grow past its base.

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