Congressman clashes with CNN host over Tim Walz's selection as VP, claims he's receiving a "free pass" from the media.

On Wednesday, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., engaged in a heated debate with a CNN host and proposed that liberal media outlets should provide a "free pass" to Democratic politicians such as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

On "CNN News Central," Emmer characterized Walz as a "left-wing radical" despite his "affable Midwesterner" demeanor.

In just six years in Minnesota, taxes have skyrocketed, violent crime has reached record highs, and Minnesota families are worse off financially. [Walz] has pulled the ticket to the far left.

Why did Minnesotans re-elect Waltz if he was the candidate Emmer described? CNN host Sara Sidner asked, cutting off Emmer when he continued criticizing Walz's record and instructed him to "answer the question."

What do you think led to Minnesotans re-electing him despite the negative and attacking comments about his policy decisions, given that you agree he has a likable personality, but why do you think they disagreed with you about his actions in their state?

Emmer chuckled and urged Sidner to come to Minnesota.

"Look at the election results, Tom," Sidner said.

"Like Kamala Harris, Sara, the media - the mainstream media, gives these individuals a free pass," Emmer stated. "They fail to criticize their true beliefs."

Some anti-Trump media figures have expressed concern that Walz's announcement may alienate centrists, despite receiving cheers from many progressives.

John Kasich, the former Ohio governor and MSNBC contributor, stated that the choice moved the Democratic ticket towards the left.

"I believe Shapiro would have been more beneficial to them. I was taken aback by their choice of Walz. By selecting Walz, they may have positioned themselves as progressive, but I'm not sure if that resonates with their audience. We need to observe the outcome."

No candidate has won the White House without winning Pennsylvania since George W. Bush in 2004, according to MSNBC's Charlie Sykes, who said the party was trying to win back their progressive base at the expense of Pennsylvania.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host of "The View" and CNN political commentator, stated that Harris' decision was a "remarkable missed opportunity."

She observed that Walz was not perceived as a "moderating influence" on the Democratic ticket.

Planet Chronicle' Hanna Panreck contributed to this report.