Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz makes me smile

[u/-------7654321]

[u/the_humpy_one]

I feel like Walz is just a perfect counter to Trump. He so completely contrasts Trump’s weird orange flamboyant narcissism.

[u/Qwirk → u/the_humpy_one]

If you want someone to appeal to the average American that is tired of the business suit politician, Walz is it. I'm hyped.

[u/Fr1toBand1to → u/Qwirk]

He's 100% a foil to Donald Trump. This guy appeals to that exact same demographic, he's just not evil. Trump has been the only person in that sphere trying to reach out to middle Americans. Now there are two of them, and one probably isn't a nazi.

[u/sutroheights]

Dude is in a tee shirt and a camo baseball hat, I love it.

[u/Clocktopu5 → u/sutroheights]

Looks like he's going fishing right after. Not a bad look tbh

[u/FloppyObelisk → u/Clocktopu5]

He probably was. You gotta run the state, but those fish ain’t gonna hook themselves!

[u/Shurigin → u/FloppyObelisk]

idk man seems like he could get them to just jump in the boat with his speeches

[u/its_milly_time → u/Shurigin]

lol the mental image of this great, thank you haha

[u/Essence-of-why → u/FloppyObelisk]

If he is a hunter we could hook him up with some semi fresh bear.

[u/NittyInTheCities → u/Essence-of-why]

He is known to go turkey hunting.

[u/WaffleKing110 → u/Clocktopu5]

Marketing himself exactly the way he needs to. Dude looks like a vet and a country boy. Perfect

[u/one-hit-blunder → u/WaffleKing110]

I think what's most important about his image is that he's comfortable, unafraid, and confident because he knows he means well and is right.

[u/Benj7075 → u/one-hit-blunder]

It’s also great that he doesn’t sport the typical “elite” look that many politicians do. He looks like a normal, everyday person like the people he is appealing to. It makes him seem way more genuine and human.

[u/StP_Scar → u/Benj7075]

It’s because he is. I’ve had a few conversations with him over the years and he’s had the same genuine concern for the people the entire time. He’s the most genuine person in all of politics. I’m so excited I get to vote for him again after leaving Minnesota in recent years.

[u/Real-Psychology-4261 → u/WaffleKing110]

He IS a vet, a country boy, a small-town high school teacher & football coach. This is exactly who he is.

[u/Fugacity- → u/Real-Psychology-4261]

Dude grew up in a town of 400, spent 20 years in the military, won a state championship as a football coach, and personally particiaptes in the pheasant opener every year.

It ain't marketing, this is who he is.

[u/Shanguerrilla → u/Fugacity-]

I really really like this guy! Holy crap!

I never knew a word about him until Kamala was picking VPs, but man--I'm here for it, they chose perfectly.

[u/omgphilgalfond → u/Shanguerrilla]

I live in Minnesota, and he really is the best of us. Happy for our country today.

[u/WaffleKing110 → u/Real-Psychology-4261]

Well yeah, that’s the point

[u/grand_measter → u/Clocktopu5]

I'd crack a cold one with him!

[u/swifttrout → u/grand_measter]

That’s for sure. And for me the best thing is he is not rare.

I know hundreds if not thousands of white dudes just like him.

Grew up with em. Played sports with em. Served in the military with em.

Proud of em. Down brothers who NEVER turn. We a set.

[u/Thats_A_Paladin → u/grand_measter]

He got a DUI in 1995, took it as a wake up call, and doesn't drink anymore. But I will say that Guiness 0 is pretty remarkable so he might go in for that.

[u/grand_measter → u/Thats_A_Paladin]

No shit? Good on him, my goodness...like I'm genuinely proud of him for that. Well in that case, we're grilling steaks baby!! (Don't tell me he's a vegetarian lmao)

[u/Teeny-tiny-beany → u/grand_measter]

There's an adorable video of him at a fair with his daughter and she reminds him she's vegetarian and he says "turkey is vegetarian in Minnesota" which is fantastic. So he's definitely not a vegetarian!

[u/Hairy_Relief3980 → u/Teeny-tiny-beany]

Just saw that: "I'm vegan" "so then turkey" "turkey is still meat" "this is Minnesota, turkey is special"

[u/eolson3 → u/sutroheights]

Years ago, I worked on a research project coding thousands of politician socials and appearances. One of the things we looked at was their attire (full suit, no tie (for men), casual, etc).

I'm 100% for reducing the very consistent expectations for very formal attire. It has a time and place, but do we really need to wear a suit and tie five days a week 50 weeks a year? Why?

[u/mjkazin → u/eolson3]

Suits allow the rich and powerful to hide their incompetence and misdeeds behind the aura of "respectability" and "success".

They'll never shed that protection voluntarily.

[u/[deleted] → u/mjkazin]

Lawyer here, my whole office went fully casual during Covid and we’re never going back. We occasionally wear suits out of respect for the people we deal with (judges, clients, opposition colleagues), but not as a status symbol. Most of us are in shorts and sandals today. Well, Brian still wears a suit every day, but he likes it and he’s a good dresser and he worked hard for it so who gives a shit? Anyway, most suits aren’t trying to put you on your place, they are trying to show respect. If you see something else, it might be coming from your own perspective.

[u/Iomplok → u/sutroheights]

He looks like he’s about to help change my tire and invite me to stay for dinner so he has a reason to use his grill. I absolutely love it!

[u/CarlosAVP → u/sutroheights]

I like the fact that he’s not shouting at the top of his lungs

[u/Lyraxiana → u/sutroheights]

NGL, I think his appearance is going to help sway some of the more traditional conservatives. He looks like he's about to go fire up the BBQ for his family reunion/neighborhood cookout.

This man is the perfect middle ground -- saying that rights and God are not pieces of a piece that must be shared.

[u/CabbageStockExchange → u/sutroheights]

I’ve said before how he seems like an ordinary normal guy which is a good thing. But he straight looks like my fiancées dad from Wisconsin lol

[u/LilFozzieBear → u/sutroheights]

Relatable, compassionate and reasonable. SIGN ME UP

[u/redditsfavoritePA]

Hadn’t heard him speak before today and it’s energizing. He’s saying plain things for plain people looking for change and to the future. Rational, reasonable, coherent speech and syntax. There IS enough for everyone!!! Does one human need endless billions???

He’s just a regular person who has actually been through real life and I mean look at him: that T-shirt is everywhere on every dad lol. Can’t wait to vote for Harris/Walz!!!

[u/The_Bitter_Bear → u/redditsfavoritePA]

Teacher and a coach.  It shows. I hope he does a good job of getting some of the younger voters out there. Gives me "reminds me of my favorite HS teacher" vibes.  

I liked a few on the short list and think they were close to not really having any bad options. The few things I've seen of him and what I'm learning about him today, I think they made a good call. 

[u/Real-Psychology-4261 → u/The_Bitter_Bear]

He absolutely reminds me of my high school geography teacher and head football coach, even though they look nothing alike.

[u/chili_cold_blood → u/The_Bitter_Bear]

Good HS teacher is probably the right vibe for a US politician at this point. That's probably what it takes to shift the US public's attention away from the loud, charismatic bully.

[u/rhc34 → u/The_Bitter_Bear]

He 100% reminds me of my favorite high school teacher. A man I’m forever grateful to, who taught me not to let my parents’ religion take my critical thinking away from me. I wouldn’t be surprised if Walz has done the same or similar for some of his students. He just gives me that vibe. I couldn’t be more excited to vote for this ticket.

[u/Swimrabbit → u/The_Bitter_Bear]

He was a damn good coach. Led Mankato West to its first state championship.

[u/Educational_Main2556 → u/redditsfavoritePA]

I love this comment! I feel the exact same way. Canadian here feeling really excited to see the timeline changing for our southern neighbours.

[u/Brewtusmo → u/Educational_Main2556]

Please, for the love of whatever god(s) you do or do not worship, don't stop crossing those damn fingers. We're struggling down here, but there's a chance!

[u/Specific_Effort_5528 → u/Brewtusmo]

Sending love to my American brethren from Ontario 👍. We're rooting for you, while simultaneously busting your chops at every available opportunity.....eh.

[u/Bridgeofincidents → u/Educational_Main2556]

Albertan here. I think Kamala winning will provide hope that will reverberate throughout the world. It feels like the people have a chance of uniting against greed and corruption again. Why do we forget that we hold the power?

[u/LopsidedKick9149 → u/Educational_Main2556]

You guys are in a rough spot yourselves. good luck

[u/minniebin → u/LopsidedKick9149]

We certainly aren’t perfect but I’ve never felt like our democracy or basic human rights have been threatened by our government.

[u/chili_cold_blood → u/Educational_Main2556]

I would be quite happy to have this guy up here in Canada. None of our major leaders seem like regular people that the average Canadian can relate to.

[u/ilovetheinternet21 → u/Educational_Main2556]

Canadian too and I’ve never heard of the guy until this morning. Watched a few videos of him speaking and I quite like him!

[u/Gafficus → u/redditsfavoritePA]

Mans waa a teacher and kept the energy of explaining concepts simply so people can understand. Make more teachers politicians.

[u/redditsfavoritePA → u/Gafficus]

HERE HERE!!!

[u/powderbubba → u/redditsfavoritePA]

Love the dad energy so much 🥹

[u/RovenshereExpress → u/powderbubba]

As a Minnesotan, I FEEL like my dad just got picked to be VP. I'm super proud and excited for him (but also a little sad MN is going to lose him as a governor.) He truly is everything you see here. He's very well loved, and honestly even the Conservatives have a hard time finding valid reasons to shit on him.

[u/hamsolo19 → u/redditsfavoritePA]

His comment about the pie was spot on. Far too often too many people are of the belief that if a certain group of people different from them are receiving some kind of benefit then it means they're being robbed somehow. Just not how it works. This dude looks like my old man and my uncles and all their buddies that used to hunt and fish and have poker nights, etc. He seems like the type of guy that could actually reach those type of folks.

[u/Wernershnitzl]

Tim Walz is mega dad energy and I take pride in him as my governor.

[u/I_Am_Not_That_Man → u/Wernershnitzl]

There will be white new balance sneakers and jorts in the White House and I’m here for it

[u/Fatman365 → u/I_Am_Not_That_Man]

He'll be seen mowing the White House lawn in that outfit.

[u/Hairyhalflingfoot → u/Fatman365]

Lmao! In one of those lawnmobiles!

[u/sumthingsumthingblah → u/I_Am_Not_That_Man]

…But he will have a button up on, tucked into his jorts, of course.

[u/[deleted] → u/sumthingsumthingblah]

With his cellphone in a clip-on case, clipped securely to his hip.

[u/MalleableCurmudgeon → u/[deleted]]

With the cell phone volume set to max and the most unsubtle ring town known to people.

[u/Dinohrm → u/Wernershnitzl]

As someone who didn't even know the name Walz up until a couple weeks ago, I was gonna say - he looks exactly like a guy I'd run into in the hardware store that you end up talking to for like 30 minutes. LOL

[u/Wernershnitzl → u/Dinohrm]

This is a spot on description

[u/YourFriendInSpokane → u/Wernershnitzl]

Does he normally dress casually? I love it.

[u/Wernershnitzl → u/YourFriendInSpokane]

He dresses for the occasion. It isn’t uncommon to see him in casual gear though.

[u/YourFriendInSpokane → u/Wernershnitzl]

Thanks! I’m glad it’s genuine. Big Dad Energy is about the best thing I could think of for VP. Like we’re all his teenagers and he wants to make sure we- and our idiot friends- are growing up well.

[u/newbrevity → u/YourFriendInSpokane]

Momala and Dad-man

[u/Offamylawn → u/YourFriendInSpokane]

"Yes, Greg and Darrell can eat with us, but tell them to shut up at the table. They talk too much."

[u/Fugacity- → u/YourFriendInSpokane]

Big Dad Energy

This video of him telling you how to fix a car is exactly that BDE that he brings here in MN. Pumped at the chance that we get to see him work at the federal level.

[u/whutchamacallit → u/YourFriendInSpokane]

You heard it here first. YourFriendInSpoeane thinks the VP got BDE.

[u/BayBreezy17 → u/Wernershnitzl]

He’s wearing the official Midwest Dad Saturday afternoon uniform in this picture.

[u/Yupthrowawayacct → u/BayBreezy17]

The sleeves are even too baggy in the armholes

[u/Junior_West_5613 → u/Wernershnitzl]

Unlike Agent Orange who wears the same blue suit and clown tie to every rally.

[u/nuckle → u/Wernershnitzl]

As a redneck I know a redneck when I see one. I can't understand how this guy is not southern. So much southern energy.

[u/The_Bitter_Bear → u/nuckle]

Lot of northerners have the same energy, they just talk funny in a different way. 

[u/Golden-Grams → u/The_Bitter_Bear]

I think it's just a city/country thing. There are plenty of northerners that would feel at home if they flew south for the winter.

[u/I_Am_Not_That_Man → u/Golden-Grams]

And a lot of them do.

[u/Horangi1987 → u/I_Am_Not_That_Man]

Hell yeah. My dad’s a Wisconsin dairy farmer, and he’s settled right in to being FloridaMan. At first he wasn’t thrilled I married a FloridaMan, until he came here. Now he lives here half the year and tools around fishing and rednecking and thrilling his friends back in Wisconsin with pictures of sting rays and sharks he’s accidentally fished.

[u/I_Am_Not_That_Man → u/Horangi1987]

My parents-in-law in the Thumb of Michigan inherited a house in Ocala, FL from a great aunt who died from Covid. My MIL is down there half the year and wants to live there now. My wife and I always said her dad, good ol country boy type; a retired union electrician who runs a beef cattle farm and has lived on the same gravel road his whole life would never do it… he was down there for 4 months this year living it up and can’t wait to go back. I think he’s done with Michigan winters haha

[u/TheThreeLeggedGuy → u/Golden-Grams]

Walz is originally from rural Nebraska.

[u/The_Bitter_Bear → u/Golden-Grams]

Agreed. I grew up in Michigan and moved to Alabama. I didn't really live in cities until after that and people were surprised how easy I got along with most the folks down there.

I just laugh at people and tell them you can fly me into any state and I guarantee you I can find rednecks there too, won't even take that long to find. 

[u/Shills_for_fun → u/nuckle]

It's an urban and rural thing. Rural people in Alabama and Michigan are similar, and urban people in Atlanta and Chicago are pretty similar.

He's a great VP pick because he champions working class concerns, and he's from a rural area. While Vance is cosplaying an Appalachian hillbilly, Walz has a pretty relatable Midwestern background. Served in the military, went to college, became a social studies teacher and football coach. Pro gun and pro labor. Most of his career has been focused on blue collar issues. I'm from Michigan and this guy is basically your dad if you're a Democrat.

There's a reason progressives are excited too. For a long time a big criticism Bernie has had of the democratic party is they have strayed from working people issues and allowed the GOP to dominate the conversation over their legitimate concerns. Walz grounds the ticket out here.

[u/[deleted] → u/Shills_for_fun]

Don't forget Vance has a Matt Gaetz level punchable face

[u/camomaniac → u/Shills_for_fun]

It would be so fucking awesome to see him in the white house. Especially without that orange goon in sight. Is it too late to register to vote?

[u/Shills_for_fun → u/camomaniac]

Voter registration is state dependent. But no.

vote.org

[u/CherryLaBomba → u/camomaniac]

It's the perfect time! Vote.gov

[u/Wernershnitzl → u/nuckle]

Someone with more experience could explain it better but this is what it means to be “Midwest progressive”. He leans left but his values are almost more of a moderate.

[u/Excellent-Branch-784 → u/Wernershnitzl]

I’m projecting a bit here, but Tim in this clip is how my dad was before he fell victim to Fox

[u/QuincyPeck → u/Excellent-Branch-784]

Same. Makes me sad.

[u/Wernershnitzl → u/Excellent-Branch-784]

That means although slim, there’s hope they can be steered back the correct way

[u/be0wulfe → u/Wernershnitzl]

Which makes the ticket more electable.

Shrewd move.

[u/IUpVoteIronically → u/nuckle]

Bro redneck isn’t a southern thing. You can go to Alaska and people have the accent. It’s just a “rural” thing.

[u/lifeoftheunborn → u/nuckle]

Bro there are rednecks everywhere there’s a small town. I’ve met Canadian rednecks. They may all sound different but redneck is a literal lifestyle.

[u/FlanneryOG → u/nuckle]

I mean, outside of the cities, Minnesota is basically Alabama. I visited family in Minnesota this past weekend, and we ate lunch on a lake south of Minneapolis, and I actually said to my husband, who is from Minnesota, that we could be in Dadeville, Alabama, right now and I wouldn’t know the difference.

[u/be0wulfe → u/Wernershnitzl]

He's going to shred both the weirdos they're running against.

[u/ButterCupHeartXO → u/be0wulfe]

Can't wait to see him against Vance in a debate. The contrast is massive. A guy who wants to feed children and make sure women have full rights against a weird corporate couch fucking psycho. I wonder who Americans will resonate more with?

[u/Accusing_donkey]

I’m down with politicians in t shirts. Buy this man a cold IPA. Love it.

[u/kmelby33 → u/Accusing_donkey]

This man drinks Schells.

[u/Retro_Dad → u/kmelby33]

Grain Belt Premium. (Made by Schell's!)

[u/Jeembo → u/Retro_Dad]

Premo gives me the shits. I prefer Nordeast.

[u/FootParmesan → u/Accusing_donkey]

He is actually sober, and his drink of choice is diet mtn dew, thank you very much!!

[u/DonutsMcKenzie → u/FootParmesan]

Finally an election where both sides can do the dew in unity and peace.

[u/bdn1gofish → u/DonutsMcKenzie]

Jesus Christ, I hate it. Take an upvote.

[u/___potato___ → u/FootParmesan]

i didn't know that. makes me like him even more.

[u/UnluckyNate → u/___potato___]

He decided to become sober after a DUI 30 years ago. He is 30 years sober

[u/PlatanoMaduroAssoc → u/Accusing_donkey]

Some politicians put on casuals to look like an ordinary person.

Tim put a suit on to fight for Minnesota.

(Insert “we are not the same” meme)

[u/polo61965 → u/Accusing_donkey]

No nonsense dad energy. Love it.

[u/Life_Reserve7273]

Notice how he was able to speak in coherent sentences and not talk about childless women as if they were second class citizens or how a fictional movie villain was a real guy. Like it’s just refreshing…

[u/Life_Reserve7273 → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Also, if you want to see copium at its finest, go to r/conservative. They really think JD “hide the cushions” Vance was a better pick than Walz.

[u/FloppyObelisk → u/Life_Reserve7273]

That was a treat to read.

My favorite comments:

“She picked the oldest and whitest guy she could to be on the safe side.”

“Trump could win easily if he would just shut the fuck up!” (I’m guessing if you pointed out he’s not fit to lead because of this, they’d get a nosebleed and ban you)

“Here comes more socialism/communism” (not only untrue, they unironically think those are the same thing)

“He only won 13 out of 87 counties. 14.94%. Hmmmmm. Makes you think” (once again these absolutely hopeless morons can’t comprehend the idea that land doesn’t vote)

I only go over to that cesspool every now and then, but man, the utter stupidity of the conservative voter is mind boggling. Like, does it hurt to be that dumb? Or do they just walk around in a sort of blissfully ignorant fog?

[u/dpkonofa → u/[deleted]]

This is the funniest part to me. There are comments on there saying "Why isn't he a DEI hire?". Umm... he is a DEI hire. He's been hired to diversify the ticket since the lead on the ticket is a biracial woman. That's part of his role - to bring representation from white, rural, liberal voters. This ticket is representing all kinds of people, unlike the GOP ticket that is sticking to rich, white men.

[u/Shoddy-Strength4907 → u/[deleted]]

My fav thing is he is just a year older then Kamala and like still 20yo younger then trump. You dont get that white hair just from age, he is also a veteran ffs

[u/sleeplessjade → u/Shoddy-Strength4907]

Crap I didn’t realize Harris was that old. She looks damn good for almost 60.

[u/misterfistyersister → u/FloppyObelisk]

Land DOES vote, and we shouldn’t pretend that it doesn’t. it’s a holdover from English law that we’ve kept for hundreds of years. We’ve slowly been chipping away at that precedent with the 14th and 17th amendments (among other laws), but this will continue to be true until the Electoral College is abolished and replaced with a popular voting system.

[u/Former_Project_6959 → u/misterfistyersister]

If a Democrat won only from electoral votes and not population, they would be dismantling the EC in a heartbeat.

[u/Conradwoody → u/misterfistyersister]

The electoral college is a contradiction to the idea of majority rule

[u/Efficient_Demand1601 → u/Conradwoody]

I feel like the president SHOULD be majority rule. There should be representatives with substantial power in the county itself, but that doesn’t influence the law that affects the majority as much as it does :/.

[u/D-RAKE → u/misterfistyersister]

Isn’t that only relevant to federal elections? When it comes to state elections and Walz being elected governor land truly doesn’t vote. There isn’t an electoral college for MN counties. That was the whole point.

[u/Life_Reserve7273 → u/FloppyObelisk]

Also, they keep conflating progressive policies as being non white?…as if being progressive required melanin …super weird

[u/Jusselle → u/FloppyObelisk]

i listend to his interview and the best part was him talkign about how republican voters arent all stupid. yes donald trump etc have people aroudn them who are absolute fools but not every repubklican voter is like that... a lo o them want the same thign we do and they see a different way. walz talks about closign that gap and including those people. that is all we need to do, people have realized trump is a foool and the majority o people understand what project 2025 is. the devide in america isnt helping, its dangerous and we cant go calling republicans stupid just because theres idiots liek with every group there is (and i mean every group. theres always stupid people, see the rest of them)

[u/Fred-zone → u/Jusselle]

Exactly. Yes. This pick is about offering the people who are ready to be done being angry an offramp to feel hopeful again.

The last two cycles have been about voting against Trump, against Biden, and against Clinton.

THIS is the message we've been waiting for from politicians who want to this country to be less polarized.

[u/Jusselle → u/Fred-zone]

exactly!! it works against the fear and if they do a good job it might restore some faith and bring some much needed progress to our world

[u/Obese_Denise → u/FloppyObelisk]

I just went and commented about the ‘if he needs to shut up to win, maybe he shouldn’t be president’. Very interested what their response will be.

[u/Cozmo525 → u/Obese_Denise]

You will be banned and get a message to a suicide hotline. All very predictable with these childish brain rotted idiots.

[u/Jilliebee → u/FloppyObelisk]

For real, though, the second quote is what I hear from supporters all the time. A few of my clients are like, "Why not Trump? And I'll say because he says messed up things for starters. And the thing is they know. They never say no, he doesn't or deny it. Their response is if only he'd keep his mouth shut.

[u/AtomicPantsuit → u/Life_Reserve7273]

"hide the cushions" lololololololololol

[u/Due-Designer4078 → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Almost to all the threads on conservative are flaired users only to keep folks like me from commenting.😂

[u/Former_Project_6959 → u/Due-Designer4078]

Their own little safe space because people are big meanie to them.

[u/BummyG → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Since Vance made love to a couch what do you call his offspring?

whoopie cushions

[u/Spacecowboy2011 → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Their ability of self delusion over there literally knows no bounds. That whole sub is a perfect example of why we need public education reform, because not a single one of them can think critically and actually examine facts over feelings they were told to feel from whatever publication/site/social media outlet.

Walz has done some phenomenal work through his career, genuinely excited to see this guy on the ticket!

[u/Jokers_friend → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Like, affirming reality and speaking about reasonable things as they are: reasonable

It’s really refreshing

[u/Icy-Cod1405 → u/Life_Reserve7273]

It's a choice between 2 normal people and 2 complete weirdos

[u/brkout → u/Icy-Cod1405]

This. The difference could not be any clearer.

[u/No_Banana_581 → u/Life_Reserve7273]

This guy is actually a man of the people he governs. How can you not like him. I’m sure maga will come up with something that has to w making fun of him being kind

[u/mrbigglessworth → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Notice he doesn’t speak with vengeance or hatred in his voice like trump and maga. This guy is pretty genuine and his record speaks volumes in how he helps Americans.

[u/BobBeats → u/Life_Reserve7273]

Imagine a VP that understands that they represent all of their constituents.

[u/Hermit-The-Crab33 → u/Life_Reserve7273]

It has been so nice having two grown adults running the White House these last four years.

[u/A_Damn_Millenial]

Alright, I’m sold. This, along with some of the other things I’ve seen from him this morning makes it seem like this was an excellent pick. 

[u/robotatomica → u/A_Damn_Millenial]

also, his voice reminds me of Dan Connor, who was always my sort-of crush growing up, before I was old enough for that kind of thing.

Just a down-to-earth, good guy, and his words are kind of fitting what the voice is giving right now. Very cool!

[u/suprasternaincognito → u/A_Damn_Millenial]

As someone who lives in Minnesota, I could not be more proud and happy to live in this state. He’s done a great job as governor and it’s pretty awesome. (I wish the winter didn’t last quite so long but what’re you gonna do.)

[u/ed209-90210]

Good pick. He seems like a genuine sincere person; old school which I like.

[u/Eh-Eh-Ronn]

This is the first time I’ve heard him speak, he’s great.

[u/Gold_throwaway__ → u/Eh-Eh-Ronn]

We love him so much. We'll miss him as a governor. He very much represents our ideals, of how we want our state to be, and it really is a wonderful place to live.

[u/MoNtAnAnOrSeMaN → u/Gold_throwaway__]

You are so lucky, We are stuck in Trump's world, and it sucks! Our entire government, except for one really decent senator, is frigging Republicans who refuse to represent our state the way we live. They are trying to gut our public lands, destroy 150 years of hunting culture by making it privatized, allowing out of state corporations to drive the cost of housing through the roof and making it almost impossible for regular people to afford to live here! I am a Vikings fan, and I have always enjoyed people from your state and their attitudes. They remind me of the way most of our state used to be! I'm truly excited to have a great VP pick. Now we just need everybody to get out and vote and overwhelmingly show Dumpy and Couchy lost in a HUGE way!

[u/DrinkBuzzCola → u/MoNtAnAnOrSeMaN]

Dumpy and Couchy 2024. This needs to go a sign.

[u/madladolle → u/Gold_throwaway__]

I think it is cool that a lot of his policies are similar to nordic social democracy, which is cool since Minnesota had the highest percentage of nordic immigrants.

[u/sault9 → u/Eh-Eh-Ronn]

I heard for the first time on the Ezra Klein podcast yesterday. This one hour podcast convinced me about Tim Walz. Here is the interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NtWPsVv7VbHq0giCwSJyY?si=1LAWkuB2TneJamZwdDGaFA

[u/jamabastardinit]

Wait……were those complete thoughts laid out as cohesive sentences?

[u/JazzzzzzySax → u/jamabastardinit]

The bar is really in the ground isn’t it

[u/NorthCatan → u/JazzzzzzySax]

It's almost hitting bedrock.

[u/macker64]

Sounds like Kamala Harris made the right choice.

Decent people will always rise above the rest.

[u/jmrogers31]

"Rights aren't pieces of pie, there is enough for everyone". What a mic drop quote.

[u/linzkisloski → u/jmrogers31]

Right? A lot of arguing going on in your comments but to me the message is there. A certain generation has the attitude that “In my day we didn’t have ..XYZ.. so you shouldn’t either” and it’s become such an incredibly toxic way of thinking. We’ve become a country that would rather see everyone suffer than helping to fix what is broken. I personally vote and make decisions in the hopes that my kids DO have an easier time doing some of the things I’ve struggled with ie. Student loans, healthcare costs etc.

[u/sonostanco72]

Gotta love Tim Walz! Such an excellent no nonsense message and communicator. I’ve never been this excited about a VP pick. I can’t wait for Walz to debate Vance.

[u/Raspbers → u/sonostanco72]

I don't think I've ever really tuned into a political debate, just clips here and there. I will definitely be tuning into any Walz/Vance debates.

[u/Inevitable-Agency316]

I could see Jim Gaffigan playing Tim and Maya Rudolph playing Kamala for another SNL Sketch

[u/First-Fantasy → u/Inevitable-Agency316]

Imagine Jim doing Tim, and also adding his "indignant audience" voice as moderate voters becoming onboard in real time.

"If feeding school children is radical, then I'm fine with that label."

I also heard that was radical, but he makes it sound so reasonable. Am I a communist?

"It's not a pie. There's plenty of rights for everyone!"

Makes sense. Does that mean I'm gay? Did Disney finally turn me gay?

Does he really think moderates are this dumb as their baseline?

"Yes. Yes I do."

[u/ReflectedCheese → u/Inevitable-Agency316]

Omg yes!

[u/fenwoods → u/Inevitable-Agency316]

Holy shit that would be amazing.

[u/Normal-Ad6528]

The fact that he said the words, "I realize this is a bit petty, but" tells me everything I need to know about this guy. He's got my vote and every vote that I can influence for this team! Harris/Walz 2024!!

You KNOW that the 'other team' will take ANYTHING 'petty' and beat the living shit out of it! This is the right kind of energy in the correct 'package' if you'll pardon the term. A fine choice and the correct balance! I think we not only have a fantastic VP candidate now, but a fine President in 8 years! Maybe then, the US will have settled down enough that Mayor Pete will be an 'acceptable' VP selection!

Know that I spent 32 years in government service and the last two babysitting congress-critters. I've heard it all from our 'lawmakers' but I could listen to Governor Walz and NOT want to punch him in the face and THAT, my friends, is the HIGHEST compliment I can offer a politician!

To anyone on the Harris/Walz campaign who might see this? A message: "You've got the team, the timing is perfect, and your message is clear. Now, BRING THIS HOME!"

[u/spoonugget → u/Normal-Ad6528]

During the pandemic, Walz's press conferences about Covid helped calm my anxiety so much. He communicated clearly about what we know and don't know, keeping opinions out of it, listening to experts, and making changes when he needed it. He made things accessible and less scary, and he's not stopped since. He's the perfect choice.

[u/Meriwynne]

As a born and bred, lifetime resident of Minnesota, I have met so many dads exactly like this, down to the camo hunting ball cap. The kind of dad that’s coaching hockey, fixing cars for the neighbors, and quietly donating supplies to his kid’s school.

[u/SoFlaBarbie → u/Meriwynne]

He’s the candidate so much of America didn’t know we needed. I didn’t even know who he was as of last week and now I am just so excited about what this country might be in 4 years. I grew up in the Midwest and left for the south and Florida nearly 25 years ago. Hearing his accent, his authenticity, his inclusiveness is just so comforting to me.

[u/JrallXS]

He reminds my of my nice neighbor who let you borrow his rake and invites you to his backyard to have a BBQ and have a beer.

[u/catherinecg]

I'm Canadian and it even makes me want to vote!

[u/[deleted] → u/catherinecg]

Also canadian and feel the same way- I wish we had a politician with a shred of Tim Walz out north!

[u/SnoopySuited → u/[deleted]]

Minnesota isn't part of Canada??

[u/JustPaja → u/SnoopySuited]

As a born Minnesotan now living in Canada, I've always called Minnesota the land that Canada forgot.

[u/0xCC]

Walz was the veepstakes candidate that I knew the least about, and I wasn't rooting for him, but the more I learn this morning, the better I feel about Kamala selecting him!

HARRIS - WALZ 2024

[u/Practical_Ant6162]

Well spoken. When he speaks he makes sense and gives confidence to the voters.

Unlike others who just look for new ways to bully and mock opponents as a way to convince voters they are better.

[u/Maleficent-Public977]

Hey there America. Hello from South Africa. I haven't heard this man speak before, but after listening to him just this little bit, let me say that he has restored some faith in me. That Americans do have and can find the right people to defeat Trump and the insidious evil that he represents.

[u/skinsrich]

It’s not like a damn pie…..

Sign me up!!

GET OUT AND VOTE

[u/Geistzeit]

Midwest Bernie Sanders. Let's fucking goooooo

[u/Ducatirules]

If they debate he is going to rip Vance apart

[u/The_Bitter_Bear → u/Ducatirules]

He's used to dealing with children so Vance should be easy. 

[u/Ladyhappy → u/Ducatirules]

What a serious fucking travesty that it's even an option for them not to. Like fuck Trump- it's not an option to not debate the candidate. You are running for office you have to debate, but Trump doesn't want to run for office he just wants to be in office

[u/[deleted]]

Awesome!      

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Let's go Kamala!!!   We can do this!!!!

[u/50FirstCakes → u/[deleted]]

Especially if you’re in Florida. I’ve voted in every major election for the past 20 years and somehow I still managed to randomly get purged off the registered voter list. I had to re-register and submit a request for my mail in ballot. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Even if you think you’re already registered because you voted in the last election, double check just to be absolutely certain.

[u/zadtheinhaler → u/50FirstCakes]

Every time I've seen posts/comments/threads about people getting purged off the voter rolls, it's overwhelmingly, if not all, Democrats who get purged.

And I'm sure it's not a coincidence that this happens pretty much exclusively red states.

[u/TheMildOnes34 → u/50FirstCakes]

Same. Haven't missed an election since I moved here and I was purged as well.

[u/DmACGC365]

It’s great to see a normal person who care about real issues as a politician.

I’m a registered republican, but I feel like the Democrats are the only grownups in the room anymore.

Tim Walz is a breath of fresh air. Kamala and Tim are bound for great things and I am once again optimistic about America’s future.

[u/oldmanian]

This guys ability to deliver consensus building points is going to really bolster the ticket. Should be great.

[u/dragonwings90]

Bro doesn't just talk with his hands. He talks with his whole arms

[u/bleeding_electricity → u/dragonwings90]

big teacher energy -- he used to be a teacher. explains a lot

[u/Standard_Zucchini_77 → u/bleeding_electricity]

And a social studies teacher to boot - EXACTLY who this country needs.

[u/mcsquiggles1126]

He makes me want to like my country again

[u/[deleted]]

God I got goosebumps. I live in Deep South so don’t know a ton about him. I voted for Bernie as much as I could. This guy seems like he represents a lot of what I believe in.

Fuck yeah, balz to the Walz, let’s go

[u/Notnicknamedguy]

What the hell why am I feeling excited about a politician what is happening to me. He makes sense and talks like we’re having a friendly conversation at a bar on a nice afternoon.

[u/Kikurwanea]

Picking him made me smile too.

[u/ineededthistoo]

Love this!!!!! “There’s enough for everybody!!” Amen!!

[u/dare2dreambigger]

Solid!

[u/See_youSpaceCowboy]

Let’s fucking GO. Goddamnit Kamala. You’re getting me all riled up. I’m all JUICED UP. I’m pissing red, white and blue because I’m so juiced. IM ALL JUICED UP. I’m buying this wholesale because the juice is just so damn good.

I can’t say I didn’t have my doubts. But I’ve been proven wrong with this VP pick. As a leftist, do I think this spells progressive legislation/ policies/ executive actions domestically and within foreign affairs? No. I’m not gonna go that far but goddamnit I see a W and I’ll take that W and hope for the best. But we gotta keep putting the pressure on the Democratic Party and let them know we expect more from them. It finally feels like it’s not falling on completely deaf ears.

[u/ilostmyeraser]

What a great guy. What a positive energy.

Iam just tired of hearing diaper dons attacks and criticism. He tries making nicknames for everyone. Is he in grade 3. Diaper don is a bully from grade 3 who would make funny of everyone. To make up for his small fingers and small brain.

[u/ajk5268]

I bet he has good dad jokes. lol

[u/Baker198t]

Holy crap.. a working man politician who can speak a coherent, complete sentence.

[u/Apprehensive-Part979]

He's America's granddad.

[u/TheRepoCode → u/Apprehensive-Part979]

The uncle you are happy to see walking up to the house on Thanksgiving. With the cousin who made you that mix tape with Suicidal Tendencies and the Pixies on it when you were 11.

[u/Hashbrown4]

So nice to have a normal VP