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CaptainTruth

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15. I think he would make a good POTUS candidate.

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 08:24 AM

Mar 17

He seems to appeal to a wide range of voters, including swing voters who are not highly political/policy knowledgeable & vote largely based the candidate's personality.

Remember how people said they voted for GW Bush because he seemed like the kind of guy they could have a beer with? That's the kind of appeal I'm referring to, someone they feel like they could hang out with & talk to.

Like it or not, we need those voters if we want to win elections.

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Tim Walz is leading the Democratic Party. [View all] kentuck Mar 17 OP

When he was running with Kamala, luvallpeeps Mar 17 #1

And not just your coworker. soldierant Mar 17 #64

Walz is calling out the Bungholes and Dipshits BoRaGard Mar 17 #2

and WEIRDO'S Emile Mar 17 #29

And the creeps ms liberty Mar 17 #45

Bernie, Tim, AOC, Jasmine. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #3

You are on the money there. Where the hell is everybody else? rurallib Mar 17 #6

Yes it is a mystery where most of our leadership has gone. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #8

Any elected official that can't do their job orangecrush Mar 17 #18

Yes they are all still cashing their big paychecks and enjoying the perks, benefits, pension plans. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #19

Congratulations! slightlv Mar 17 #60

You got it leighbythesea2 Mar 17 #72

What can be done takes risks they can't accept. Voltaire2 Mar 17 #26

yup...Fetterman comes to mind sagetea Mar 17 #44

If they think the fascists have won, it's time to double their efforts. Magoo48 Mar 17 #57

Come Back Barack! (and Kamala, too) thought crime Mar 17 #59

Yes security advice right now would be for prominent Dems to keep their heads down. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #62

Bernie Sanders is front and center. Heard him a couple of weeks ago in Kenosha in a jammed packed venue. lees1975 Mar 17 #68

Yep he is nailing it. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #70

Add Jasmine Crockett. ALBliberal Mar 17 #9

Yes she belongs on the list too. There are four of them. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #11

Add 3auld6phart Mar 17 #41

Sitting on hands? Nope. We just haven't heard of other Democrats yet. Here, add these: Nikky Fried & Whitney Fox in FL ancianita Mar 17 #25

First, I agree entirely except for one thing Bettie Mar 17 #14

Ha, thanks I added Jasmine and didn't redo the math. Irish_Dem Mar 17 #17

YESSS... now that would make a GREAT list of 2028 candidates!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 17 #27

Mark Kelly too. StarryNite Mar 17 #43

And Warren moonbeam23 Mar 17 #49

Yes, let's not leave out our other leaders. Big respect for them all. Magoo48 Mar 17 #55

Just read on Huffington Post BlueKota Mar 17 #65

I think he might be looking at 2028. Nanjeanne Mar 17 #4

I hope he is -- he met his moment LSparkle Mar 17 #20

Hope so... Tim would make mincemeat of any Rethug!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 17 #30

OMG moonbeam23 Mar 17 #50

With a void, he is quickly taking a leadership position Emile Mar 17 #5

And He's An Exceptionally Effective Communicator - He Doesn't Talk Down To Folks - He Confers With Then As Equals MayReasonRule Mar 17 #22

Yes, one of many things that makes Gov. Walz exceptional. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 17 #32

Chris Murphy is another one. gab13by13 Mar 17 #7

Senator Mark Kelly is another one. raging moderate Mar 17 #16

I sure wish the other half of the ticket was out there. Hope22 Mar 17 #10

I received a text from Tim Walz. Think I'll cancel ALBliberal Mar 17 #12

Thank you, ALBliberal. Bumbles Mar 17 #31

Tim Walz is a good man MrChuck Mar 17 #13

Walz And Kelly Are Each Outstanding In Their Own Right As Well MayReasonRule Mar 17 #24

A GREAT man... GO TIM!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 17 #28

Dam straight 3auld6phart Mar 17 #42

I think he would make a good POTUS candidate. CaptainTruth Mar 17 #15

And he IS that good man in a genuine way LSparkle Mar 17 #23

Yes! Genuine is a perfect description. He's not faking or putting on a show... CaptainTruth Mar 17 #36

but, but...China! Native Mar 17 #39

Yup. Guy's awesome! Joinfortmill Mar 17 #21

Would you provide a link? Thanks. Bumbles Mar 17 #33

Patty Murrary has done some thinkingagain Mar 17 #34

Weird works. Kid Berwyn Mar 17 #35

Bernie and Tim are wonderful leaders 💙💙💙 TommieMommy Mar 17 #37

A Democrat who shows courage and speaks is what is needed kansasobama Mar 17 #38

Your Leader Board usonian Mar 17 #40

Leaders out front talking to normal everyday people is always good SunImp Mar 17 #63

Tim is certainly a strong leader on our behalf lindalou65 Mar 17 #46

Give 'em hell Tim and Bernie. Where is everyone else? flashman13 Mar 17 #47

Don't forget Senators Whitehouse, Schiff and Murphy LaRaven Mar 17 #48

I believe he is right now. republianmushroom Mar 17 #51

Post removed Post removed Mar 17 #52

Good Question dawgdan Mar 17 #53

Remember how happy we all were when the "coach" got the V.P. Nod? One of our best. EarnestPutz Mar 17 #54

GO COACH!!!! Scubamatt Mar 17 #56

Yes, Please!!!! BurnDoubt Mar 17 #58

Walz has a weird kind of charisma... slightlv Mar 17 #61

He would've made a marvelous VP MustLoveBeagles Mar 17 #66

We need a leader to organize the resistance. Falcon101 Mar 17 #67

The voice and organizer are rarely the same questionseverything Mar 17 #71

He also said that their lips were probably chapped from all the butt-kissing they do for Trump and the Republicans.!!! elleng Mar 17 #69