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Governor Tim Walz has been making the rounds, and as a potential Democratic VP candidate for 2024, he has some pointed observations for both his party and the wider American electorate.
Addressing the much-discussed “big beautiful bill” from former President Trump, Walz remarked, “It’s been a hot topic lately. I used to teach fourth graders, and honestly, I’d hesitate to say it sounds like something they’d come up with—because that would be an insult to my students. This proposal is a hodgepodge concocted by Trump and the Republicans, hastily pushed through Congress before anyone can uncover its true content. And what’s inside? A staggering transfer of wealth from the rest of us to the affluent.”
Summarizing the early months of the Trump administration, Walz stated:
“This circus has been unfolding for just four months, yet the narrative of Trump’s second term is already apparent to us all.”
“Every action taken by this administration is driven by either cruelty or corruption. It’s pretty straightforward. For example, stripping away healthcare—that’s cruelty; slashing taxes for billionaires—corruption. Tariffs that wreak havoc on our budgets and crush small businesses? Cruelty again. Yet receiving a private jet from Qatar? That’s corruption. Disappearing individuals off the streets? Cruelty. Selling access to the White House to cryptocurrency enthusiasts? Corruption. And those poor souls didn’t even manage to secure a decent steak out of that deal.”
Walz didn’t shy away from calling out Senator Susan Collins, whom he dubbed a “fake moderate.” He stated, “All Republicans in Congress share the blame for this. Every.last.one. And what irks me the most are those who have managed to fool the media into labeling them moderates. Take Susan Collins, for instance—she’s always on TV, looking concerned. Well, why not take action instead of just looking concerned? There’s nothing moderate about yielding to Trump time and again.”
Additionally, Walz critiqued the Democratic Party for neglecting to invest in races they deem unwinnable and for allowing Republicans to run unopposed in numerous districts. This lack of competition is particularly detrimental in rural areas, where Democrats frequently concede seats to Republicans without a fight.
While it’s uncertain if Tim Walz is the ideal candidate for the Democrats in 2028, he effectively communicates a heartland message that resonates with the party’s base. His insistence on fighting for every seat is undeniably valid.
For a deeper dive into Walz’s remarks, watch the full address below:
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