The Minnesota governor’s allies argue his appeal to rural and working-class voters as well as progressives could offer Kamala Harris a unique boost.
  • JaymesRS@literature.cafeEnglish
    25·
    4 months ago

    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.

    • adarzaEnglish
      24·
      4 months ago

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

      • friend_of_satan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        11·
        4 months ago

        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!

    • SuperCub@sh.itjust.works
      181·
      4 months ago

      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
        • medgremlin@midwest.social
          3·
          4 months ago

          And sanctuary state for reproductive healthcare with privacy protections and refusal of subpoena for medical records regarding abortions or other related procedures.

          • jvw@lemmy.blahaj.zone
            3·
            4 months ago

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