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·
      3 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.

      • adarza@lemmy.caEnglish
        25·
        3 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·
          3 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
        19·
        3 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