Gov. Tim Walz: Why the 'weird' label sticks to Trump & JD Vance's strange politics

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Harris VP contender joins to discuss the optimism surrounding the Harris campaign and the Trump-Vance ticket's struggle to connect with real voters.



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[karld]

Tim has my vote. I might be a little biased because he's a fellow vet.. school teacher...his vibe makes me smile.

[urielsaenz]

As a veteran I agree with Tim Walz that we need to take back our flag from the madness and the weirdness

[Don-mdwn]

When is the last time we had a President or Vice President who spent as much time in the real world as Tim Walz, yet had a substantial resume of political and executive experience? He wasn't thinking about becoming President when he was in college like so many politicians. In 2016, he won his House race despite Trump winning his district by 15%. I hope he is the VP pick. I haven't seen any Democrat who is going to have as much appeal to working class people as Walz. He was on the White Dudes for Harris Zoom call tonight that raised over $4 million.

[brendankenny]

From Australia; you need this bloke serving

[gardenstateknicks]

jen compliments walz, and then he pivots to complimenting people other than himself. that's a great quality on top of the fact that imo he's the most effective communicator out of all the vp candidates. he's really great at messaging, a comment i read somewhere else basically said that the way he distills the radicalist or socialism label is to come back with, "ooh what a monster, school kids get to eat" is simple and masterful. in one sentence he recontextualizes the argument

[kathymaclean]

Tim Walz is the real bowl of beans. A real person who gets things done and has a ton of charisma. Nice to hear a real person talking in the political arena.

[omavicmcmurray]

Its funny but Obama called trump weird in 2016, and he got a chuckle for saying it but culturally 8 years ago Dems were too polite to run with it, now, we’re all fed up with it all…

[michael]

Tim Walz is the one with broadest appeal. He’s a 100% people first instead than for rich donors and elitists. He spent most of his life as a teacher. He’s an awesome communicator, funny, and his messaging is on point and direct. Let the other run their states. I’ve been pushing him all over the internet and everywhere.

[letiekllib]

As a MN. small businessman and manufacturer of 52 years I've come to appreciate this governor. Keep On Continuing!

[DeezyDoesIt]

Man I’m really liking this guy!! Smart, witty, humble and honest. He’s got my vote for VP!

[LeakyTrees]

Vance thinking that clarifying your pronouns is weirder than his comments about giving extra votes per child to parents, or insulting women who don't have children, is honestly peak MAGA.

[tonabnehmer]

What a genuine guy... so refreshing! Walz for VP!

[rogerbarrett]

Why are we vehement anti-tRumpers in the rest of the world only hearing from this guy now. Give him a permanent microphone and tv camera and find others like him, so refreshing. Go Kamala 2024

[turnuiu]

I’m a bit in love with this lovely man from Minnesota. Sharp as a tack. Great messenger. Has the record. Has the skills. Has the smile. Has the optimism. Every time I see him it makes me happy… I’m basically a groupie at this point.

[nmt]

One of the great things about this guy is that he lived a normal life before getting into politics. Twenty plus years in the army and teaching. I think that's why he comes off as so relatable and normal.

[margaretwalsh]

He’s an older guy, but there’s something kinda ageless about him. Love him

[shelshele]

He’s my pick I am impressed more each time I hear him speak. Very down to earth and working class voters will relate with him.

[kzkz]

Gosh, I love this guy. So decent, patriotic, dedicated to the country. Brings tears to my eyes. Makes me have hope for my beloved country.

[minkim]

Really love Gov. Walz. The more he talks the more ❤❤❤

[westieclyde]

This guy will make a GREAT VP! Vote Blue!