Vice President Kamala Harris officially announced her running mate on Tuesday: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a progressive Midwesterner that has already won the hearts of many Democratic voters.

But Walzs past stances on issues considered to be significant this election cycle have not always leaned progressive. And with Israels U.S.-funded military offensive in Gaza entering its 10th month , Americans critical of the Biden administrations unconditional support are pressing the Harris campaign to be forceful in her opposition of the Israeli government if she wants their votes. So far, shes listening .

I think shes shown theres this willingness to shift. Its a truncated timeline, so they obviously have to move very, very quickly. But I think its on her to call us in, to have these conversations, and to also publicly begin talking about these policy shifts, Democratic strategist Rania Batrice told HuffPost on Tuesday. Obviously, thats what were all looking for. Its what were all hoping for. But the only person who can do that is the vice president herself.