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hamsterjill

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98. I like what I've seen of him.

Tue Aug 6, 2024, 12:51 PM

Aug 2024

So I’m fine with him. But I believe the actual strategy is to appeal to baby boomers (like me). Our age group typically makes it to the polls to vote and they don’t want us to feel left out.

Just my two cents. Again, I would have been fine with any of the people who have been in the running.

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Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be VP running mate, sources say [View all] onandup Aug 2024 OP

Based on what? polichick Aug 2024 #1

slso WaPo breaking news Native Aug 2024 #20

Probably his record, policies, achievements, popularity... CaptainTruth Aug 2024 #83

I like what I've seen of him. hamsterjill Aug 2024 #98

Totally agree - he was my first choice. I was wondering what... polichick Aug 2024 #108

Well CNN isn't always correct. How do they know this? mucifer Aug 2024 #2

cnn always announces before things are verified lol samnsara Aug 2024 #70

He has increased security at his residence DemocracyWorks Aug 2024 #3

Link Doc Sportello Aug 2024 #4

Why leak it before announcement? polichick Aug 2024 #5

A secret between two people EYESORE 9001 Aug 2024 #12

And in this case, more than 2 people need to know, since some prep has to be done in advance of the announcement thesquanderer Aug 2024 #37

And don't forget families knowing the choice Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #69

Not to mention campaign signs for the convention, rallies etc. SergeStorms Aug 2024 #104

Or as Ben Franklin said Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #68

And confidentiality means Seinan Sensei Aug 2024 #77

I think this will be great. madaboutharry Aug 2024 #6

YES! Also, supports PUBLIC schools. NO to tuition tax credits! CTyankee Aug 2024 #88

He'll help reclaim the mid-west from the Trumpublicans. SergeStorms Aug 2024 #105

So the Philly event was to throw people off IronLionZion Aug 2024 #7

The rally will allow Shapiro to beckon PA voters to support the ticket, even though he is not on it. n/t John1956PA Aug 2024 #11

Shapiro can still bring in PA by campaigning for Kamala? Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #19

This is a rising tide lifts all boats pick. speak easy Aug 2024 #28

I think Walz can bring in PA. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #35

A bit of Paul Wellstone in him. PlutosHeart Aug 2024 #96

I agree. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #97

i agree totally nt et tu Aug 2024 #40

Perhaps Colgate 64 Aug 2024 #101

I hope so, also Biden's roots in Scranton can help IronLionZion Aug 2024 #24

Philly event was scheduled way before Harris made the decision AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #13

Shapiro would be a terrible pick. The Grand Illuminist Aug 2024 #17

It doesn't matter what Trump wants, that's not the reason - TBF Aug 2024 #50

Because Gaytano70 Aug 2024 #18

It sure is! ShazzieB Aug 2024 #100

The PHL rally was scheduled weeks before the decision was made. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #29

I'm sure that's been planned (this whole tour) for a while. underpants Aug 2024 #55

That was scheduled over a week ago -- it's to kick off a tour in an important Rust Belt state obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #65

I did warn people to expect a deke. Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #71

Very good choice! Great for victory in November! Doodley Aug 2024 #8

Fantastic! orange jar Aug 2024 #9

He has a warmth and accessibility about him John Shaft Aug 2024 #10

Yesssss!!!!! wordstroken Aug 2024 #14

Great Choice!!! Brenda Aug 2024 #15

Excellent pick Jon Ace Aug 2024 #16

I literally just learned about Walz a few days ago, an underdog? AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #21

Interesting you said that. A reporter on msnbc last night I think Tadpole Raisin Aug 2024 #52

I don't drink, but would love to sit down with him multigraincracker Aug 2024 #22

Scarborough is unhappy, that's a good sign onandup Aug 2024 #23

He's been bitching about this for days - unwatchable. polichick Aug 2024 #25

What's Scarborough's problem? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #32

Shapiro carries PA, anti-semitism, blah blah onandup Aug 2024 #49

34Felony's check bounced ...nt ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 2024 #94

I think he believes Colgate 64 Aug 2024 #102

OK, but why? Ocelot II Aug 2024 #106

Morning Joe is one of those..... SergeStorms Aug 2024 #107

So is Bill Kristol Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #73

FORMIDABLE!!!!! Mme. Defarge Aug 2024 #26

This is a man who resonates truth when he speaks to voters bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #27

The last woman nominee's running mate was named Tim also 🤔 ColinC Aug 2024 #30

And he did not help kansasobama Aug 2024 #38

History often rhymes but does not repeat ColinC Aug 2024 #43

Well, Elessar Zappa Aug 2024 #90

Yep. Colgate 64 Aug 2024 #103

Yeah, but Kaine was way too wishy-washy. Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #72

FINALLY BattleRow Aug 2024 #31

onandup......... Upthevibe Aug 2024 #33

I was hoping Mark Kelly for a high energy ticket V850i Aug 2024 #34

I disagree Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #48

I agree. underpants Aug 2024 #67

I agree. Was hoping for Kelly. colorado_ufo Aug 2024 #56

Walz is the definition of someone who can walk into a bar, sit down by you and talk to you like you're his best friend bearsfootball516 Aug 2024 #63

bot sure about Kelly being high energy AlexSFCA Aug 2024 #64

Kelly is not high energy Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #79

Walz spent 20 years in the National Guard..... SergeStorms Aug 2024 #109

It is a good pick but there will be a battle royal in PA kansasobama Aug 2024 #36

The last time a running mate delivered a state the ticket wouldn't have won otherwise was in 1960. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #57

Cue the music Botany Aug 2024 #39

Awesome! I hope it's true. msfiddlestix Aug 2024 #41

That's the ticket! FailureToCommunicate Aug 2024 #42

Good DownriverDem Aug 2024 #44

I think it's the safest pick - timing is everything. Shapiro will still work hard to deliver PA! nt TBF Aug 2024 #45

Great choice! I like this guy. mwb970 Aug 2024 #46

Vance is the uncle you watch around your kids onandup Aug 2024 #54

Yay! Lulu KC Aug 2024 #47

Post removed Post removed Aug 2024 #51

I don't think that is what happened at all. madaboutharry Aug 2024 #60

I agree sunnybrook Aug 2024 #62

Walz is only 60, only a few months older than Kamala wishstar Aug 2024 #74

?? Walz is 60 not fooled Aug 2024 #75

It's like McDonald's Mysterian Aug 2024 #53

Not who I was expecting but still a good.choice Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2024 #58

She went with compatibility . everyonematters Aug 2024 #59

Tim Walz is pro-labor. Eric J in MN Aug 2024 #61

Yet another article about the good things, and broad appeal, he brings to the ticket... FailureToCommunicate Aug 2024 #66

YESSSSSS!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2024 #76

David Hogg is happy! not fooled Aug 2024 #78

Nooooo!!!! Omnipresent Aug 2024 #80

HS football coach, teacher, owns guns & advocates responsible gun rights, codified abortion rights in MN, progressive onetexan Aug 2024 #81

She made her choice. She had nothing but good people to pick from. mucholderthandirt Aug 2024 #82

Beeltejuice?? Say turnout 3x Roc2020 Aug 2024 #84

If he's who I think he is, AncientOfDays Aug 2024 #85

Good. Old white guys will feel better about the ticket now Warpy Aug 2024 #86

So Vance is too scared to debate, too? Beartracks Aug 2024 #89

It was announced some time ago that there would be no VP debate Warpy Aug 2024 #91

Yes! RobinA Aug 2024 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Aug 2024 #92

Mr. Bayard just HAD to turn over to see what Fox was saying Bayard Aug 2024 #93

Awesome. LudwigPastorius Aug 2024 #95

I think his Army NCO and high school teaching experience prepared him for this. hunter Aug 2024 #99