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I heard from a source that it's going to be Walz (Original Post) iemanja Aug 2024 OP
I'll take it! Gaytano70 Aug 2024 #1
That's wise iemanja Aug 2024 #3
I'm a spaz, I know. Haha Gaytano70 Aug 2024 #7
Hope so as he has most experience and virtually no negatives and lots of energy wishstar Aug 2024 #2
Just had a MAGA tell me Walz negatives - he provided protection for "the gays" patricia92243 Aug 2024 #15
Reporters should look for a secret service detail n/t servermsh Aug 2024 #4
Whomever it is, watch for a SS detail outside their home/office.... Sogo Aug 2024 #5
I think his folksy, quick-witted, no-nonsense demeanor is genuine bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #6
The younger kids love this guy. liberalmuse Aug 2024 #8
He was a coach and teacher. He knows kids. :) GPV Aug 2024 #9
Sanders had massive appeal to young voters Native Aug 2024 #12
I should've remembered this! n/t liberalmuse Aug 2024 #17
He posts videos he and his daughter make obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #22
I think you mean he isn't a DC insider iemanja Aug 2024 #24
No, he served in Congress for 12 years obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #30
Oh, right iemanja Aug 2024 #34
Actually, he has many friends and acquaintances WhiteTara Aug 2024 #31
I hope you're right. Emile Aug 2024 #10
If true, Tim will do GREAT! ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2024 #11
You know that's one thing I didn't think about - that they Tadpole Raisin Aug 2024 #27
Oh I hope so! kcr Aug 2024 #13
Perfect to lead charge against gun violence ALBliberal Aug 2024 #14
Exciting story to follow liberalmediaaddict Aug 2024 #16
Lol iemanja Aug 2024 #18
I had a fund-raising email from Shapiro about an hour ago about how he will be working for Pennsylvania. Lonestarblue Aug 2024 #20
Kelly made a similar statement WhiteTara Aug 2024 #32
Yep. Those who know aren't talking, and those who are talking don't know. It's kind of fun though. Walleye Aug 2024 #21
But she has to ask the person before announcing it JI7 Aug 2024 #29
It's been reported she asked and was answered and announcement will be tomorrow. Nanjeanne Aug 2024 #40
I'm responding to the post saying JI7 Aug 2024 #41
I look forward to him destroying Vance in a debate JI7 Aug 2024 #19
Works for me. Midnight Writer Aug 2024 #23
Well that's pretty much ironclad then ;) BWdem4life Aug 2024 #25
Good choice, solid pick. I'm all in. Qutzupalotl Aug 2024 #26
I really like all the contenders.... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #28
Kamala deserves better aeromanKC Aug 2024 #33
Hands-Free Driving with Governor Walz & his daughter Hope List left Aug 2024 #35
I hope it's Walz Rob H. Aug 2024 #36
Is this the twittier account of Kevin Munoz? servermsh Aug 2024 #37
Not believing this. No moonscape Aug 2024 #38
No, not twitter iemanja Aug 2024 #43
Sorry, I was referring to my own post. :) servermsh Aug 2024 #44
Fingers crossed. 🤞🤞🤞 moonscape Aug 2024 #39
I've come around to favoring him iemanja Aug 2024 #46
I sure hope so! Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #42
That will make my Midwest family happy. Emile Aug 2024 #45
Ahummm iemanja Aug 2024 #47
You were so right! MsLeopard Aug 2024 #48

wishstar

(5,572 posts)
2. Hope so as he has most experience and virtually no negatives and lots of energy
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:29 PM
Aug 2024

and normal, not weird. Fingers crossed

patricia92243

(12,900 posts)
15. Just had a MAGA tell me Walz negatives - he provided protection for "the gays"
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:41 PM
Aug 2024

and he legalized marijuana. I would not listen to the rest. I did manage to say liberal equal freedom!

Sogo

(5,970 posts)
5. Whomever it is, watch for a SS detail outside their home/office....
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:31 PM
Aug 2024

That will happen even before an announcement....

At least that was the case for the Rs.

bucolic_frolic

(48,541 posts)
6. I think his folksy, quick-witted, no-nonsense demeanor is genuine
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:31 PM
Aug 2024

and that's why I think he's the best choice. He will carry the platform best.

liberalmuse

(18,876 posts)
8. The younger kids love this guy.
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:33 PM
Aug 2024

Which surprised me because I thought they’d want someone younger, though Walz only appears older. I didn’t know anything about him but watched him speak and was an instant fan. He has very wide appeal across many demographics. That being said, I’m fully behind whomever VP Harris and her team decide.

obamanut2012

(28,218 posts)
22. He posts videos he and his daughter make
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:49 PM
Aug 2024

Of riding the Slingshot at the State Fair,e tc. are very popular And, he is very serious, but also folksy, and like all of us older GenXers, he likes to run around in jeans, Springsteen tshirts, and sneakers.

He also is a DC insider, and his voting record was moderate-liberal, served in the National Guard as a non-com, retired teacher, likes the LGBT+ folks, pro weed. Very pro worker, including blue collar and pink collar. Knows how to cook a hotdish.

Also, his Lt Gov is Native, so that would eb cool is she steps in as Gov!

obamanut2012

(28,218 posts)
30. No, he served in Congress for 12 years
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 02:22 PM
Aug 2024

He is friends with many still in Congress, including Dem leadership, including Biden.

He is an insider. And is not one, but I think it's disingenuous to say he isn't.

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,421 posts)
11. If true, Tim will do GREAT!
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:37 PM
Aug 2024

Not easily intimidated. In fact, I feel sorry for JD. Going up against Tim Walz record for record. JD will be the one looking stupid.

One thing one does not do....go up against a Command Sargent Major wirh the intention of intimidation. What Tim did to Gil Gutknecht in 2006, and to every Republican he ran against, he
cleaned their clocks with FACTS. JD Vance and Trump will be no different.

Tadpole Raisin

(1,561 posts)
27. You know that's one thing I didn't think about - that they
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 02:05 PM
Aug 2024

Would probably get all his debates and see how quick he was on his feet.

I did like the safe driver video with his daughter Hope (via IVF so he’s got that covered).

‘CUT!’ It was hysterical.

ALBliberal

(2,913 posts)
14. Perfect to lead charge against gun violence
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:40 PM
Aug 2024

I’m happy with whomever she chooses though. They are each strong in their own right.

liberalmediaaddict

(982 posts)
16. Exciting story to follow
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:41 PM
Aug 2024

Dan Pfeiffer pointed out recently that nobody has a clue who Harris will pick until she officially announces it. She could change her mind at the last minute which is her right as the nominee.

Her strategists probably have 6 different speeches ready to go for each potential VP pick.

Lonestarblue

(12,207 posts)
20. I had a fund-raising email from Shapiro about an hour ago about how he will be working for Pennsylvania.
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 01:47 PM
Aug 2024

That my mean nothing or it may be that he has not been chosen.

JI7

(91,305 posts)
29. But she has to ask the person before announcing it
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 02:09 PM
Aug 2024

and get their acceptance. I know it would be just a formality as those in consideration at this point are already going to say yes. But I can't see her announcing without letting the person know plus there is there issue with secret service.

JI7

(91,305 posts)
41. I'm responding to the post saying
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 03:55 PM
Aug 2024

that nobody has a clue until Harris officially announces it and that she can even change her mind.



Qutzupalotl

(15,202 posts)
26. Good choice, solid pick. I'm all in.
Mon Aug 5, 2024, 02:00 PM
Aug 2024

All her options were good, but Walz might be the best. Seems to be instantly likable, down to earth, popular. The opposite of weird.

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