So, Tim Waltz, eh? I need to know more. He seems like a great guy with his heart in the right place.
I hope he can get snarky and is not afraid to give the TFG and Vance side eye and condescension. You donโt win against fascists playing squeaky clean nice, or at least thatโs my take.
Good. I havenโt had time to read anything the last few days. I have a day and a half of work hell until some semblance of normality returns.
I appreciate that you know him and are reassured ๐
Do some homework. Looks are deceiving.
Excellent! Iโll have time Thursday to look! Now, itโs back to the salt mines ๐
Worry not.
@evamarie Minnesota governor, right? That probably means he can use his words as a whip that will sting and leave the person wondering how a nice compliment could leave them feeling naked and burning.
@weirdfizz @evamarie This is the MN way.
I wish I had this talent lol @weirdfizz @evamarie
@Armchaircouch @evamarie I grew up in TX and then lived in WI - about an hour and a half drive from Bloomington, MN for several years. Being able to speak sweet words that tear the other person apart is an art form.
Walz is said to be one of the better governors. He does have his sarcastic moments, too, so a little snark doesn't seem too far-fetched.
He's the one who first started calling out Repugnicans as "weird".
@evamarie see the following which an old friend in GA posted to her blog a week ago
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/03/who-is-tim-walz-potential-vp-kamala-harris
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/tim-walz-minnesota-governor.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-tim-walz.html
The thing that stands out to me about him is that once he was elected, he used the momentum to immediately enact a range of policies--from free breakfast for school kids to protections for LGBTQ people--rather than cautiously reserving political capital.
He's an effective leader, who also has a great laugh.
@evamarie You should read up on him. He's a nice guy but tough. He doesn't put up with any B.S.