Posted on 03/19/2025 9:22:46 AM PDT by Signalman
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing backlash after boasting that he could “kick most of their ass” in reference to Trump supporters during a conversation on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new podcast, This is Gavin Newsom.
“I think I could kick most of their ass. I do think that,” Walz said while discussing the Democratic Party’s struggles with male voters. “I don’t know if I can outrun them.”
“But I don’t know if we’re going to fall into that place where we want to, okay, we challenge you to a WWE fight here type of thing.”
During the podcast, Walz also criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) decision to support the Republican-backed stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown. He argued that this move compromised the party’s leverage, stating, “I see it now that we’re in a point where… that pain is coming anyway, and I think we gave up our leverage.”
Social media wasted no time in slamming Walz’s statement, with many questioning why a sitting governor would resort to such rhetoric. One user suggested, “Only weak people have to tell others how strong they are.”
Another called him “the phony tough guy of the century.”
A retired Marine challenged Walz directly, saying, “I accept his challenge. Where do I sign up to fight Tim Walz, WWE style?” Others mocked the governor’s physical toughness, with one stating, “Walz couldn’t take on RFK Jr. at 70 years old. He would 💩 his pants.”
Others took aim at what they see as Walz’s political ambitions, calling his national town hall tour a money grab.
One post read, “Walz knows there is no chance he will be the candidate. He is setting up a money laundering grift. He will form an exploratory committee, take millions in donations, and then give it to friends and family in the form of campaign salaries.”
While Walz has downplayed talks of a 2028 presidential run, his actions suggest otherwise. He has embarked on a national town hall tour targeting Republican-held congressional districts. The tour, framed as an effort to reconnect with voters and counter President Trump’s influence, is widely seen as an attempt to maintain and elevate his national profile after serving as Kamala Harris’s running mate in the failed 2024 presidential election.
Despite losing by a significant margin to Trump, Walz has remained politically active, headlining Democratic fundraisers and publicly reflecting on the campaign’s shortcomings. His decision to skip Minnesota’s open Senate race in 2026 and potentially seek a third gubernatorial term has only fueled speculation about a 2028 White House bid.
The controversy over Walz’s remarks underscores a greater issue for Democrats: their waning support among male voters, particularly working-class men. Polls show that Republicans have made gains with this demographic, which played a crucial role in Trump’s reelection.
Walz had a rally in Eau Claire last night. He drew a big enthusiastic crowd.
I’m in fear of the Supreme Court battle here. It is believed to be a bellwether vote for the country.
Only problem is Tims idea of fighting another dude is for them to be naked and covered in oil and have a Taylor Swift CD on full volume.
Tim looked angry in the video - he was quick to offer violence as a solution. Compare his unhinged behavior to Vance’s cool smooth level-headed position.
Timmy talks big under protection. If he talks that smack at my trailer park, he’ll get a lesson in manners.
I heard him say today that you can use dental floss to pull of the Tesla logos on the cars. Not sure if he meant your own car or someone else’s.......
He’ll have to put his fork down first I guess.
Trump supporters under the age of 12. Maybe. I’m sure he’d love to wrestle with some of them.
I am a Viet/Cold War vet, with some things that get in the way sometimes.
It is humorous, that like Biden, threats were leveled against We The Forever Deplorable.
I live in Louisiana, where some of Napoleonic Law has been grandfather’s. There exists one tree, in a New Orleans park, that was witness to many a sword-wielding or pistol-aimingin it’s time.
Why muddy ourselves, like children, when you can stand as a man, if you are one, and we proceed to run each other through, or give each other a third nostril?
https://theoatmeal.com/quiz/justin_bieber
Substitute Tampon Tim for Justin Bieber
just think what weird thing the CCP intel have on him after he 20–30-month long trips to the mainland pervert compounds.
Shades of fightin’ joe biden. this will be sure to impress the electorate on what a tough guy he is. Bring on CornPop.
As one of the oldest MAGA citizens, I claim the right to first crack at TW...
I admire your pluck. And I think you could take him.
WALZ - Once a squid 🐙 🦑 always a squid. Hopefully the 13 button crackerjack pants weren’t put on backwards... I have actually seen that BTW... Shore Patrol (SP) duty in various ports of call in and around the WESTPAC tainted my view of human intelligence and behavior norms. ISYN.
“kick most of their ass” What he really said was kiss, not kick.
And yet, WE are the party of violence.
We can load a gun, Tim.
Every time when one of these people speak - be it male or female, black or white, whatever - violence spurts forth from their mouths. What the hell is wrong with these people? They want to beat up or fight us, yet it looks like they never got into a fight in their lives.
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