General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAmerican Prospect: Is Walz the best choice for Veep?
https://prospect.org/politics/2024-07-25-tim-walz-would-make-great-running-mate/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter![](du4img/smicon-reply-new.gif)
Deep State Witch
(11,004 posts)And would make great running mates. Honestly, it's hard to choose between them!
CentralMass
(15,421 posts)edisdead
(3,117 posts)When youre looking at whats possible with a trifecta, look at Minnesota, said Daniel Squadron, the executive director of The States Project, a left-leaning group that works to build Democratic majorities in state legislatures.
Fewer than 90 days into the new year theyve done more things than a just a quote allows me to list to improve peoples lives, he said.
Supporters also say Democrats' accomplishments in Minnesota could offer clues about how the party could effectively send messages about crucial issues heading into the 2024 cycle.
This isnt about jamming down Democratic priorities. These are proven things that improve peoples lives, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview, adding that his party's policy goals so far are about not allowing our people to be demonized because of Republicans wanting to go to war on social issues.
CentralMass
(15,421 posts)He is not necessarily a household name
edhopper
(34,381 posts)which is important to winning.
Zambero
(9,344 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(18,275 posts)As would the others.
But what Tim Walz has going for him is his ability to communicate(the High School Teacher), lead(Command Sargent Major), as well as strategize(the Football Coach) his moves. Having spent 12 years as my Congressman in the 1st CD, he knows the workings of Congress. His ability to work with Republicans on mutual issues is another strong point he has.
Tim Walz, my dear friend, does not suffer fools. He has many colleagues in the House still, who knows him as we do here. Honorable, humble, knowledgeable, a straight shooter who knows B.S. when he sees it. I saw what he did to Gil Guteknecht at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce debate in 2006. He tore Gil a new one when it came to Gil's support for privatizing Social Security. By the end of that debate before hundreds who attended, Gil looked like a crumpled suit.
Either way, Tim will have a post in the Harris Administration.
Bobstandard
(1,546 posts)He would be 68 if he served two terms as VP and decided to run for the Presidency. By then young people will be an even bigger constituency who will want someone who looks more like them. I think it important to plan for the future.
edhopper
(34,381 posts)62 is not old. And I don't get all the concern I keep seeing about 2032.
Biden was 66 in 2008, was he a bad choice?
Bobstandard
(1,546 posts)Im looking ahead 8 years when the incumbent VP will have a good shot at the Presidency. If Kamala gets two terms that will mean a Democratic President has held the office for 12 years. We need to do everything we can to extend the streak.
And while I agree that 60 isnt old, and that there is nothing wrong with old white men, there is currently a bias against them in some quarters. And you have to admit, Tim Walz is the perfect picture of an old white man.
I do like that Walz was a Command Sergeant Major. Thats pretty bad ass.
edhopper
(34,381 posts)that can run in 2032.
Let's just win this one first.
CentralMass
(15,421 posts)I guess at 64, I don't consider 68 to be too old.
Sky Jewels
(8,465 posts)And David Hogg endorsed him on MSNBC last night and said he's the one who will really galvanize the youth vote.
I'm a new fan. He's so likable, relatable, funny, smart, humble, direct, etc., like your favorite teacher. And he taught high school for 20 years.
Passages
(686 posts)Harris could go with Whitmer, or Joaquin Castro too.
Americans are ready for a female president. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in 2016. We have an idiotic EC that stood in the way of the voters.
Be bold, and get people interested and excited. Two women on the ticket, wow. Whitmer is popular and accomplished too.