A former GOP presidential hopeful has sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy argues that Harris' decision demonstrates a damaging approach and may help make Pennsylvania competitive for the Republican campaign of Donald Trump, as Fox News reports.

On Tuesday, Ramaswamy spoke out regarding Vice Harris' recent announcement. Harris formally introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate during a rally in Pennsylvania.

The rally took place at the Liacouras Center at Temple University and was reportedly attended by over 14,000 people. Ramaswamy contended that the vice-presidential selection reveals Harris' method of decision-making rather than setting any specific policies.

Harris’ Non-Ideological Approach

According to Ramaswamy, Harris' choice indicates a lack of ideological drive. He implied that Harris is driven neither by far-left ideology nor any strong ideological beliefs.

"The reality is the vice president is far less relevant," Ramaswamy stated. "He's not going to be the one setting policy. The reason I actually find this decision fascinating is that it gives us a lens into the way that Kamala Harris makes decisions."

Ramaswamy went on to describe the selection as a potential aid to the Trump campaign, particularly in Pennsylvania. He noted this move could bring the Keystone State back into play for Republicans.

Reaction From Tim Walz

Walz, known for his outspoken remarks, referred to Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and JD Vance, as "weird." This comment has since gone viral, adding fuel to the discourse around his selection.

In his own words, Walz said, "These are weird people on the other side, they want to take books away, they want to be in your exam room, that's what it comes down to."

Walz also commented, "Don't get sugarcoating this, these are weird ideas."

Public Opinion and Poll Results

A recent Marist College poll conducted for NPR and PBS NewsHour revealed that 70% of Americans do not know enough about Walz to form an opinion about him. This statistic highlights the challenge Harris' campaign might face in introducing Walz to the wider electorate.

Despite this, the Harris campaign experienced a significant fundraising boost following the announcement. On the same day that Harris revealed her running mate, the campaign raised over $20 million from grassroots supporters.

The Harris campaign described this fundraising achievement as "one of the campaign's best fundraising days this cycle." This financial milestone indicates the strong grassroots support Harris and Walz have garnered.

Strategic Implications for Both Parties

Ramaswamy's criticism extended to the broader implications of Harris' decision. He referred to the selection as a "gift from on high from the Democratic Party," suggesting that it offers Republicans a key advantage.

He added, "This gives us the reset that we needed," emphasizing that the choice of Walz could reinvigorate Republican efforts in crucial battleground states like Pennsylvania.

In explaining his position, Ramaswamy pointed out that "the reality is that he can't be a unifier but also somebody who's alienating [over] 70 million Americans as just ‘plain weird,’ as he calls it."

Concluding Thoughts

Winding up his critique, Ramaswamy emphasized the non-ideological nature of Harris' selection. He reiterated his belief that this lack of ideology within the Harris decision-making framework could offer Republicans a tactical edge.

Ultimately, Ramaswamy appears to view the choice of Tim Walz as a mixed blessing for Democrats. While it has invigorated fundraising efforts, it has also given Republicans new points of contention to exploit in their campaign.

As the campaign season progresses, the effectiveness of Harris' decision and Ramaswamy's predictions will be revealed in the electorate's response.