Hank Kingsley

SIAP Met Tim Walz on my first day in Congress, sat next to him on Veterans Affairs committee for the following six years. No one fought harder for veterans. And he did it by bringing Democrats and Republicans together to get the job done. As Governor of Minnesota he codified abortion rights, implemented background checks, legalized marijuana, passed paid family leave, restored voting rights and invested more than $1 billion in affordable housing. Not bad. And before any of this, he was a high school teacher, football coach and a 24-year veteran of the army national guard. He also happens to be a terrific dad and husband — there isn’t a conversation I’ve had with him where he doesn’t bring up his kids, always with the biggest smile on his face. We became friends in Congress, going on early morning runs (in the dead of DC winter, I’m bundled in layers and he’s wearing a t-shirt and shorts), talking Minnesota music, the Replacements (Tim!), Prince, Dylan, Husker Du, and sharing stories about our families and hometowns. In a business that prioritizes transactional relationships, he’s always been good to me, reaching out when I’m up, reaching out when I’m down, just being a good friend. And in a profession that encourages poll-testing and focus groups and political corporate speak, he’s always himself, the real deal. Common sense, kindness and empathy. I couldn’t be more excited that he’s on the ticket, couldn’t be more energized to do everything I can to help Vice President Harris and Governor Walz win the most important election of our lives. Let’s go!

LMAO

All the pundits on TV are saying this is a "do no harm" pick, a "cuddly choice", etc. Walz is a GET THEIR ASS pick. We are going on offense, motherfuckers.

My god, the Walz/Vance debate is gonna be epic. And cathartic.

So I've been thinking about this for a week... Sept. 16th, Monday Night Football Week 2 - Falcons at Eagles. Get Walz on the Manning Cast. Talking football and a little politics. Great way to introduce this side of him to Georgia/Pennsylvania voters and to all Americans.

We'll see what happens, but no matter what this is a huge moment in Democratic politics. Picking a true public servant outside of the Beltway SOI who has enacted a lot of good and popular progressive policies. Fucking A, Kamala. Well done.

FUCK YES. Can we re-title and make this the official VP thread? @Biff Tannen @immamac

HOT DIGGITY DOG IT"S WALZ!

KAMALA AND THE RADICAL LEFT TRIED TO HIROSHIMA JAPAN'S ECONOMY. BUT THE GREAT JAPANESE PEOPLE - WHO ARE VERY SMART PEOPLE - NOW UNDERSTAND TRUMP IS BEST FOR JAPAN AND ARE SHOWING IT TODAY. WE'RE NOT GONNA NAGASAKI YOU. AS LONG AS YOU BUY AMERICAN!

What's crazy to me is, growing up in the 80s/90s in Texas, the vibe I always got from older conservatives I knew was "leave people alone, mind your own fucking business". Maybe I'm way off but that's the impression that I got. Or maybe it's just a Texas thing. Now the right has to cry and complain and get in everyone's fucking business about everything. It's infuriating.

The right has begun their attacks. Of course if you watch the video it's just based Walz kicking ass once again.

Whomever she picks let's remember this halftime speech by Coach Walz.

"So it's 2009, and I'm on the sidelines of the Rose Bowl before kickoff and give a really firm handshake to the Texas quarterback, he was wincing haha..anyways.."

I agree with this. He's been on the Beltway Dem radar for a while and he's in the Northeast around a ton of media. More oppo, but also more hype because they are more comfortable and familiar with him compared to guys like Walz and Beshear.

LOL, PredictIt now has Walz at 69 cents and Shapiro at 31. I think it's just all nerds (like me) following closely online and then changing/making bets.

Grain of salt, etc.

Nm The Dog beat me to it