00:00Vice President Kamala Harris just announced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz,
00:03is the official Democratic vice presidential candidate, and their new merch is having a
00:07viral moment.
00:08With this new announcement comes the first viral piece of merchandise for the campaign
00:12— a $40 camouflage hat proudly displaying Harris-Walz.
00:16Produced by UnionWear, a Newark-based company known for its union-made products, these hats
00:20were available for pre-order for delivery on Sept. 23.
00:23However, due to high demand, the shipping date has been pushed to Oct. 7.
00:26All proceeds support the Harris Victory Fund, benefiting Harris' presidential election
00:30campaign and Democratic candidates nationwide.
00:33The hat sparked a buzz in social media, especially after memes compared the hat to pop star Chappell
00:38Roane's hat, which also sports camo with the words, Midwest Princess, on it.
00:42Roane has been known for the album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which recently
00:46woed crowds at Lollapalooza.
00:48She even reacted to the Harris-Walz hat with a surprise, posting, quote,
00:51Is this real?
00:52Governor Walz has been proudly wearing the new hat, showcasing it in a photo after a
00:56Democratic rally in Philadelphia.
00:58The campaign kicked off a five-day tour across seven crucial swing states.
01:02The camo hat reflects their strategy to blend politics with popular culture, engaging voters
01:07through both classic and trendy means.
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