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Scubamatt

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11. LOVE THIS POINT

Reply to dflprincess (Reply #8)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:16 AM

Jan 5

On a personal note, as a Minnesotan, I am sorry Governor Walz is stepping down. But, the damage has been done, because of the very reason you point out. They've been flooding the social media and air waves with the "fraud" story. Our side seems incapable of creating and driving a consistent narrative. Yet, it's how they win, even when they don't control the reins of power. I really., really wish we could learn to do that.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 5 OP

How many MN Governors have won 3rd terms? pstokely Jan 5 #1

Not consecutively. Rudy Perpich was elected for a third term in 1982 SouthBayDem Jan 5 #4

Perpich was governor from Dec 1976 to Jan 1979 dflprincess Jan 5 #7

re: "Minnesota has never had a governor elected to 3 full terms" thesquanderer Jan 5 #12

The original question was has any MN governor won three terms. dflprincess Jan 5 #17

I hate it, but this is probably good for our party overall hueymahl Jan 5 #2

but a win for disinfo campaigns pstokely Jan 5 #5

Rumor is Klobuchar wants to run. bearsfootball516 Jan 5 #9

but who'd replace her in the senate? pstokely Jan 5 #14

Amy doesn't have to give up her senate seat to run for by governor dflprincess Jan 5 #18

Can they just swap? quakerboy Jan 5 #22

Then they'll be ramping up on her too. Maybe roll out another sex crime in the pizza Bengus81 Jan 5 #15

Which was the point. mahina Jan 5 #13

He seems like a good and qualified guy. I'm sure he'll be missed. Dave Bowman Jan 5 #3

He will be ok.................. Lovie777 Jan 5 #6

It appears the Trumpers are dflprincess Jan 5 #8

LOVE THIS POINT Scubamatt Jan 5 #11

The problem is the constant misinformation puts the Democrats on defense AZProgressive Jan 5 #25

Well said Scubamatt Jan 6 #26

May be the better move for the party. When many are clamboring for new and younger faces, this fits. Plus he is... dutch777 Jan 5 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Paladin Jan 5 #16

Two different people! lol BumRushDaShow Jan 5 #19

I wish him well SunImp Jan 5 #20

Just guessing here. I'm thinking this because he loves his family and bluestarone Jan 5 #21

I may not be from Minnesota, but may I put my two cents in? meow2u3 Jan 5 #23

He served 6 terms in the House (from 2006 - 2018) and then "came home" BumRushDaShow Jan 5 #24