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Scubamatt

(310 posts)
11. LOVE THIS POINT
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 11:16 AM
Jan 2026

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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How many MN Governors have won 3rd terms? pstokely Jan 2026 #1
Not consecutively. Rudy Perpich was elected for a third term in 1982 SouthBayDem Jan 2026 #4
Perpich was governor from Dec 1976 to Jan 1979 dflprincess Jan 2026 #7
re: "Minnesota has never had a governor elected to 3 full terms" thesquanderer Jan 2026 #12
The original question was has any MN governor won three terms. dflprincess Jan 2026 #17
I hate it, but this is probably good for our party overall hueymahl Jan 2026 #2
but a win for disinfo campaigns pstokely Jan 2026 #5
Rumor is Klobuchar wants to run. bearsfootball516 Jan 2026 #9
but who'd replace her in the senate? pstokely Jan 2026 #14
Amy doesn't have to give up her senate seat to run for by governor dflprincess Jan 2026 #18
Can they just swap? quakerboy Jan 2026 #22
Then they'll be ramping up on her too. Maybe roll out another sex crime in the pizza Bengus81 Jan 2026 #15
Which was the point. mahina Jan 2026 #13
He seems like a good and qualified guy. I'm sure he'll be missed. Dave Bowman Jan 2026 #3
He will be ok.................. Lovie777 Jan 2026 #6
It appears the Trumpers are dflprincess Jan 2026 #8
LOVE THIS POINT Scubamatt Jan 2026 #11
The problem is the constant misinformation puts the Democrats on defense AZProgressive Jan 2026 #25
Well said Scubamatt Jan 2026 #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 2026 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author Paladin Jan 2026 #16
Two different people! lol BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 #19
I wish him well SunImp Jan 2026 #20
Just guessing here. I'm thinking this because he loves his family and bluestarone Jan 2026 #21
I may not be from Minnesota, but may I put my two cents in? meow2u3 Jan 2026 #23
He served 6 terms in the House (from 2006 - 2018) and then "came home" BumRushDaShow Jan 2026 #24
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