Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate, is sharing his journey with in vitro fertilization to voters as the procedure is under threat.
Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear on stage together during a campaign event at Girard College on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, the fight over in vitro fertilization procedures is not only about politics—it’s about his own family.
After bipartisan pushback, Alabama lawmakers passed laws protecting IVF providers so the services could resume in the state. But with IVF’s future uncertain in states that have fetal personhood laws, Democrats and reproductive rights advocates believe Walz’s ability to speak from personal experience will be a powerful asset to the ticket.
Walz’s remarks are already resonating with voters. Brittany Stuart, a Virginia resident whose 5-year-old was conceived through IVF in Alabama, says she sees in Walz not just a politician, but someone who understands “how hard it is to make a child.” Stuart says she“Infertility is hard enough on families, so to have it further demonized is just like, why are we doing this?” Stuart says. “So to hear Walz talk about his daughter openly… it speaks volumes.
With that political backdrop, there’s even more pressure on Walz—he’s in “the hot seat” now that he’s chosen to be a champion for IVF, says Barbara Collura, president of RESOLVE: The National Fertility Association. “We love public awareness about this, but I can tell you that it's not enough to say you support IVF,” Collura says. “Just talking about it doesn't actually get people insurance coverage.
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