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Kamala Harris has selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her Vice President
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Had to google it because little french me was confused. And so ok, it's not the Shapiro i thought about, and i now nothing about this one. But the simple fact he share his last name with the other shit stain is a good reason to not pick him in my book. Too confusing. :p
My guess is it's a placeholder name in a database. It should say "As long as we have *your name* in our corner..."
This is just missing a Kamala with her arms stretched out like JEB
Holy shit he really does have Uncle Iroh vibes
Uncle Iroh approves:
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It's like whenever you have a sub in algebra class, shit turns into Mad Max real quick.
Only for it all to be undone as he and his team do some of the most anti-Semitic shit ever trying to prove that Harris is somehow the real racist for not picking Shapiro.
All the finalists were fantastic choices so didn't matter to me much; now let's get the election into overdrive!
Let's get these debates started!
Let's get these debates started!
Walz seems like such a good dude. He just gets it. He can view things from almost anyone's point of view, whether you're military, teacher, into sports, can see things from the political side of course. He's just relatable and that's the kind of person that should be in a primary political spot trying to help this country get better.
I think this is the most important thing here. the people who haven't decided yet in swing states are not focused on policies, they pick the people they like the most. and walz has a folksy charisma that will resonate with the working class in these states
I just don't understand it either. If they simply said they viewed Shapiro or Kelly or whatever as having an easier chance to win, I could understand that. But hate is such a strong word, especially for Walz of all people who won everyone by appearing to be a good dude.
As for Harris, that's even more mind-boggling given how bad Biden was doing, and we certainly weren't in a place to choose anyone other than her as an alternative to begin with.
I know the tldr of his US political stuff, but how are his foreign policies? Meaning, what are his views on supporting Ukraine, European allies & how to handle Russia? Or climate change etc?
I understand that these topics are for the president to handle, but always interesting to know.
I understand that these topics are for the president to handle, but always interesting to know.
I tend to assume they didn't find anything, given that Shapiro was reportedly in the final two — if there was anything to the allegations being floated against him (such as involvement in the harassment scandal), that seems like it would have tanked his value a lot more.
Trying to discern the politics of someone who has an opinion like this and I'm honestly at a loss. Are you a neoliberal who thinks this ticket is too left? Genuinely curious here
Judging by the chain emails my grandparents still share, I think we've got a while…
One of my pitches for why he was the best choice is you can basically take what he passed in Minnesota and adapt much of it as Harris's platform and draw an immediate contrast with Trump and Republicans.
Harris and Walz want universal meals for students and a commitment to public schools to help rural Americans And those that weren't born with a silver spoon
Trump and Republicans thru project 2025 want to defund education, legalize child labor, and continue to make it harder to raise a family
Harris and Walz support our blue collar workers and have been endorsed by every major union
Trump and Vance thru Project 2025 want to destroy unions and take away your overtime pay to help corporate profits and transfer more money from working class families to vulture capitalists like Vance
I know twitter isn't real life, but I can't remember the last time I saw khive types and leftists on my feed all celebrating.
The last month or so if the first time I think I've seen actual unity since the Obama campaign.
Waltz is an incredible pick. He is extraordinarily effective at getting things done, which is exactly what the dems need more of at the federal level.
And like, the only real job of the VP is to help the president enact their agenda, which is the one thing he has over Kelly or Shapiro.
And like, the only real job of the VP is to help the president enact their agenda, which is the one thing he has over Kelly or Shapiro.
I know this is going to come across very "Dad works for Nintendo" but an old coworker of mine works for the Vance campaign. I've heard through the grapevine that it's total fucking chaos over there this morning. They were expecting Shapiro.
I'd also argue that his record as governor and the legislation they passed could be adapted by the national party almost as is and be a perfect foundation to build out from and contrast with Trumpism.
to be fair, even Shapiro woulda crushed Vance
this just makes it a bit funnier
He's clearly the best pick and lines up with the same values the Dems desperately need.
Clear messaging. Can fire back at the hate from Trump.
This looks like a winning ticket to me.
Clear messaging. Can fire back at the hate from Trump.
This looks like a winning ticket to me.
Its finally happening...
this would make me the Minnesotan I was truly born to be
The good news is Shapiro is still loved in PA, and he'll likely be out campaigning for Harris. Even without Shapiro on the ticket, Trump still has to fight him.
My memory is flawless, and at the time Jim Baine absolutely created the same level of enthusiasm Walz is getting now, and even catapulted Hillary to the presidency.
