She made an outstanding VP choice. Seriously, one of the most meteoric and well deserved rises to prominence in political history.
Walz is so genuine and decent, it's making it difficult for Republicans to even lay a glove on him in these disingenuous attacks, they just look so small when ever they go after him or his family.
A lot of Americans will vote for Harris who weren't going to before because of this pick. She picked a decent man who has exemplified what 'service' means.
Jon Stewart made an interesting point when Biden was still in the race. He said Americans are desperate for something to believe in, and that the same cynical plays we’d been forced to endure for a decade weren’t working. He highlighted that as the reason there was no enthusiasm for the election.
And he was spot on. Look at all the enthusiasm around a ticket people actually believe in.
FWIW he’s one of the least wealthy people to ever run for VP!!!
“Walz and his wife sold their home when they moved into the governor’s residence in 2019. According to financial disclosures made while he was in Congress, which a spokesperson for his 2024 campaign confirmed, they have owned no stocks or securities. Their pensions are their only noteworthy asset. 227. As of 2024, Walz has a modest financial profile. He owns no businesses and lists no income besides his salary as governor and his wife’s teaching salary. The Walzes reported income of $166,000 on their 2022 tax returns. This places Walz among the least wealthy candidates ever to run for vice president.”
orionsfyre on August 22nd, 2024 at 20:06 UTC »
She made an outstanding VP choice. Seriously, one of the most meteoric and well deserved rises to prominence in political history.
Walz is so genuine and decent, it's making it difficult for Republicans to even lay a glove on him in these disingenuous attacks, they just look so small when ever they go after him or his family.
A lot of Americans will vote for Harris who weren't going to before because of this pick. She picked a decent man who has exemplified what 'service' means.
blazelet on August 22nd, 2024 at 21:05 UTC »
Jon Stewart made an interesting point when Biden was still in the race. He said Americans are desperate for something to believe in, and that the same cynical plays we’d been forced to endure for a decade weren’t working. He highlighted that as the reason there was no enthusiasm for the election.
And he was spot on. Look at all the enthusiasm around a ticket people actually believe in.
rogi3044 on August 22nd, 2024 at 22:59 UTC »
FWIW he’s one of the least wealthy people to ever run for VP!!!
“Walz and his wife sold their home when they moved into the governor’s residence in 2019. According to financial disclosures made while he was in Congress, which a spokesperson for his 2024 campaign confirmed, they have owned no stocks or securities. Their pensions are their only noteworthy asset. 227. As of 2024, Walz has a modest financial profile. He owns no businesses and lists no income besides his salary as governor and his wife’s teaching salary. The Walzes reported income of $166,000 on their 2022 tax returns. This places Walz among the least wealthy candidates ever to run for vice president.”
[source: his wiki page (excerpt)]