• JaymesRS@literature.cafe
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      Be careful of writing him off as just an “old white man”. He’s done pretty great with a tiny majority in MN and he’s been a great communicator.

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        school teacher for 20 years, 24 serving in the guard. stellar public service record. definitely ticks all the boxes.

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          Sounds great! He pacifies the folks who just want an old white man, and also brings a lot of important characteristics to the table. Good by me!

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        Tim Walz’s accomplishments as Governor:

        • Universal free school lunches
        • Paid sick and medical leave
        • Banned non-compete agreements
        • Expanded protections for workers at Amazon warehouses
        • Increased wages for Uber and Lyft workers
        • Legalization of cannabis
        • Achieved substantial police reform including bans on chokeholds, peace officers and deescalation training, and an independent Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
        • 100% clean energy by 2040
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            And sanctuary state for reproductive healthcare with privacy protections and refusal of subpoena for medical records regarding abortions or other related procedures.

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              Hunnert percent. He’s quietly just bringing it home. I’m honestly a little afraid of what it’d be like without him