Tim Walz
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Timothy James Walz (born April 6, 1964) is an American politician, veteran, and former educator serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he is Kamala Harris' running mate and the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2024.
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Quotes
[edit]- They spent so much money in his first campaign making him look like a buffoon ... You're with him for five minutes and you see that's not true.
- On Al Franken, as quoted in "Al Franken takes Senate job seriously (he's still funny in private)", The Los Angeles Times (September 2, 2014)
- This is racism, plain and simple, and we need to call it that.
- On Donald Trump's racist remarks, as quoted in John Bowden "Trump's 's---hole' remark sparks bipartisan backlash B", The Hill (11 January 2018)
- Thank you, Madam Vice-President, for the trust we have put in me — but maybe more so, thank you for bringing back the joy. I am thrilled to be on this journey with you and Doug — this incredible journey.
- Remarks after being chosen as Vice President nominee by Kamala Harris · "Vice President Harris Campaigns with Running Mate Gov. Tim Walz in Philadelphia", C-SPAN (6 August 2024)
- I can't wait to debate the guy–that is if he's willing to get off the couch and show up.
- On J.D. Vance in August 2024, cited in "Kamala Harris and Tim Walz fire up crowd in first rally as Democratic ticket", The Guardian (August 6, 2024)
- Violent crime was up under Donald Trump. And that’s not even counting the crimes he committed.
- "Walz makes Harris ticket debut with pointed attack on Trump", The Hill (August 6, 2024)
- I was born in a small town in Nebraska, where community meant everything. . . . At 17, I joined the Army National Guard. For 24 years, I proudly wore the uniform of this nation. . . . I had the privilege of teaching public school social studies and coaching football for 20 years. . . . I lived in a red district, but my neighbors . . . graced me with the opportunity to go to the United States House of Representatives for 12 years to represent them. . . . And as governor of the great state of Minnesota, I brought all that experience . . . to tackling the challenges that were facing our state.
- From Walz’s remarks at a Harris/Walz campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. (August 7, 2024)
Quotes about Walz
[edit]- He packaged himself as a moderate from Day One, built an office centered on constituent service and carved out a niche as a tireless advocate for veterans.
- James Hohmann on Walz's first election to Congress, as quoted in Politico (October 14, 2010)
- He'll unleash HELL ON EARTH
- Donald Trump, quoted in "Donald Trump Claims Tim Walz Will 'Unleash HELL ON EARTH'", Huffington Post (August 6, 2024)
- I am proud to announce that I've asked @Tim_Walz to be my running mate. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he's delivered for working families like his. It's great to have him on the team. Now let’s get to work.
- Kamala Harris post on X (formerly Twitter) declaring Walz as her pick for Vice President. (August 6, 2024)
External links
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- Governor Tim Walz official government website
- Campaign website