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The Economic Mind of Tim Walz
NPR ^ | 8/13/2024 | Greg Rosalsky (D)

Posted on 08/13/2024 2:45:58 PM PDT by willk

In recent weeks, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz burst from relative obscurity to co-headlining the Democratic presidential ticket. Walz’s career rocket launch was fueled by his cutting political rhetoric, folksy midwestern charm, jovial dad vibes, and progressive principles and accomplishments.

Before Walz was governor and a vice presidential candidate, he wore many hats. He was a congressman, a high school teacher, a union member, a command sergeant major in the Army National Guard, a state-championship-winning high school football coach. While not as dramatic as the political transformation of his electoral counterpart JD Vance, Walz too had a political transformation over the last decade. As governor, Walz established a more progressive record than his time as a congressman, including on gun control and fighting climate change.

As governor, Walz prioritized economic issues — including greater government support for families and children — which have also been a top priority for Kamala Harris. It’s feasible that Walz’s selection could be a signal of the policies that Harris, if elected president, will try to implement during her administration.

As governor, Walz prioritized increasing the economic security of kids.

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To: frank ballenger

In a way, yes, the bullying, anti-American Commie issues were addressed, but in the most glowing, complimentary terms possible, as though these were some kind of virtue and moral imperatives.

“Gov’ner” Tim Walz is at heart an anarchist, with a dark underside that glories in the subjugation of children and subversive activities to keep the economy of Minnesota closed and restricted for the benefit of the “preferred” classes, like the BLM and the Somali enclave around Minneapolis.

Hubert Humphrey he ain’t.


21 posted on 08/13/2024 3:25:07 PM PDT by alloysteel (Most people slog through life without ever knowing the wonders of true insanity.)
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To: No name given

“...a command sergeant major in the National Guard...”

NPR just can’t bend over far enough.


22 posted on 08/13/2024 3:25:27 PM PDT by DPMD (.)
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To: willk

a command sergeant major in the Army National Guard...
No.


23 posted on 08/13/2024 3:26:11 PM PDT by rdl6989 ( )
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To: irishjuggler

with net worth less than half the average for his age


You mean a REPORTED net worth...

Never forget: He’s a democrat.


24 posted on 08/13/2024 3:26:45 PM PDT by DPMD (.)
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To: willk

Hey Greg Rosalsky of NPR, want a breath mint after that, and what the heck is that all over your face?


25 posted on 08/13/2024 3:27:54 PM PDT by usurper (AI was born with a birth defect.)
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To: willk
Question: "Tim - how big should government be?"



26 posted on 08/13/2024 3:28:34 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: BenLurkin
"Dad vibes"


27 posted on 08/13/2024 3:30:11 PM PDT by Manic_Episode (A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

His net worth now pales in comparison to what he’d “earn” after a stint in the WH. He’d have more dough that Bernie and AOC combined.


28 posted on 08/13/2024 3:31:05 PM PDT by DPMD (.)
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To: willk

It must really be nice to be a democrat, where every single thing the MSM says about you is colorful roses and chocolate life.


29 posted on 08/13/2024 3:35:05 PM PDT by KobraKai
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To: Liz
That's occurred to me too.He just might have “coaxed” some E-4 payroll clerk to check a wrong box on a DD-whatever. I wonder if Tampon Tim ever dreamed of being recalled to active duty,court martialed and “assigned” to the Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth,Kansas? He could get to re-live his days as an E-1.
30 posted on 08/13/2024 3:37:50 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Import The Third World,Become The Third World)
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To: Gay State Conservative

The buzz is they cant find his DD.


31 posted on 08/13/2024 3:41:29 PM PDT by Liz ( )
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To: Liz

I’m not sure if you’ve just made an off color joke or that you’re not aware that the Army retirement form,like all forms in the US Armed Forces,has an identifying number...some of which start with “DD”,which is used by *all* branches.


32 posted on 08/13/2024 3:52:16 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Import The Third World,Become The Third World)
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To: willk

The ignorance among the NPR labeled idiots are having a day of MISS-HEARUBG TRUMPs answers to Elon’s comments & questions. Stupid stupid people who don’t deserve the most perfect President possible in President Trump.


33 posted on 08/13/2024 4:01:04 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: WVNan
Stupid? Nope...it's worse than that. They're depraved...willing co-conspirators.
34 posted on 08/13/2024 4:05:35 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Import The Third World,Become The Third World)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

What assets are he hiding?


35 posted on 08/13/2024 4:07:10 PM PDT by Gaffer
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To: Rummyfan

National proletariat radio?


36 posted on 08/13/2024 4:17:17 PM PDT by nhbob1
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To: willk

“FOLKSY”

Take a drink....


37 posted on 08/13/2024 4:19:09 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: willk

I am no fan of NPR but I did like listening to Carl Castle’s morning reports.


38 posted on 08/13/2024 4:20:59 PM PDT by Maine Mariner
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To: Rummyfan

They’re probably trying to build up enough points to win a Nina Totenburg Tote Bag.


39 posted on 08/13/2024 4:26:55 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Let's make the "American Dream" for Americans. Close the Border. Americans first!)
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To: BenLurkin

OMG!! MY GAYDAR is off the charts when I see him Jumping around with his mouth wide open!! LOOKS LIKE A NUT!


40 posted on 08/13/2024 4:42:20 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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