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How New York officials are reacting to Walz as VP pick

FILE - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz listens to Vice President Kamala Harris speak at Planned Parenthood, March 14, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher, File)
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FILE - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz listens to Vice President Kamala Harris speak at Planned Parenthood, March 14, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher, File)

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate Tuesday. As expected, Democrats praised the choice, while Republicans condemned it. Below are statements from a number of state and federal officials from New York with their reaction to Harris' choice.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

Gov. Kathy Hochul

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY 21)

Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY 22)

Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY 19)

Rep. Mike Lawler (R NY-17)

Pat Ryan (D-NY 18)

Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY 20)

Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY 23)

Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY 25)

More reactions will be added as we receive them.

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