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[–] CatsGoMOW@lemmy.world 73 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I know that’s a really silly metric to judge them by, but I think Walz is that x1000.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Walz is the first vp candidate that I think actually brings significant number of voters to the table. Perhaps I'm biased because he's been an amazing governor.

[–] CatsGoMOW@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

From your lips to Cthulhu’s ears.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Yes that's what my wife (and many others) say, I just haven't seen any interviews with him yet, I've just seen pictures of him on stage with Harris, and a video of him buying donuts.
Everything I read about him is good though, so I believe you. I'll take the chance and say he can come along too. 😋

[–] odelik 22 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Watching Tim Walz get the news in the middle of a live post debate interview that Taylor Swift was endorsing Kamala & him was amazing.

His reaction is so genuine and joyfull. You can tell he's on the verge of happy tears.

Since I know Tim Walz doesn't drink, I'll just invite him over for a friend's & family cookout instead and feed him too much carne asada.

Link to mentioned video of him getting the news: https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/taylor-swift-endorses-kamala-harris-see-tim-walz-react-live-219048005739

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I heard he was a great pick, and I've read about several of his policies, and he seems solid on the policies IMO.
But now I've seen 3 videos with him, and I can see why he is so popular.

[–] showmeyourkizinti@startrek.website 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don’t if the story is true but I heard in the finale day before she made her decision she interviewed both Josh Shapiro and Tim, and when she did Josh want to know what the divisions of responsibilities were going to be and what he would be able to take charge of. And Tim walked in and opened with “So what do you want me to do?” and I think that says everything I need to know about him.

[–] Fosheze@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

He also specifically told Kamala not to pick him if it wouldn't help her win. He was willing to forgo being VP if it was better for the country.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

He got the Democrats in MN to come together and pass so much progressive laws with a 1 seat majority is amazing.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I saw that! Had never watched either candidate speak, I was voting for them no matter what, but I was stunned by the both of them.

[–] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I just haven't seen any interviews with him yet

Let me help change that, with one of his 'hot takes'

[–] BertramDitore@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

I thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yes he looks like a really cool guy. 😎

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

He really is very likeable, I look forward to see more of him as VP.

[–] CrayonMaster@midwest.social 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I mean it is, but also Walz is easily the most positively I've ever felt about a politician

[–] CatsGoMOW@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Absolutely agree