• @[email protected]
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    Oh hot damn I’m so relieved. I was pretty worried she’d go with Shapiro, and then have a solid argument against her based on his service in the Israeli military. After seeing multiple people on lemmy say “They shouldn’t choose Tim Walz… we want to keep him for our selves”, that seemed like a solid endorsement by his constituents. Then Bernie endorsed the guy, so I feel pretty damn good about this selection if it proves to be true.

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      681 month ago

      As a Minnesotan, I’m saddened for our potential loss. But as an American, I’m happy that the rest of the country will get to benefit from him.

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        201 month ago

        Same, but I have a feeling Peggy Flanagan will do well in his stead. She was part of the groups that used to coach others at the Wellstone Political training camps that Tim Walz went to before he started running.

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        21 month ago

        I’m just hoping Kamala and him are able to give America the Minnesota treatment. We won’t need these state reforms if they happen on the federal level instead.

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      then have a solid argument against her based on his service in the Israeli military.

      That’s an argument against for some and an argument in favor for others. It’s about attracting independents and they are split on that issue.

      On the other hand, Shapiro would probably not have done well among the large muslim minority in Michigan.

      Overall, I think Walz seems like the best pick. I just hope he doesn’t turn out to be another Tim Kaine.