‘They chose the billionaire’: Tim Walz returns to Minnesota as part of redemption tour
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The former Democratic VP nominee’s tours around the US and vows to ‘bring revenge’ against Republicans

Summary

Tim Walz held a town hall in Minnesota as part of a national tour, reflecting on Democrats’ 2024 loss and rallying support for progressive causes.

Walz framed the tour as part brand redemption, part Democratic catharsis, and part rally, while hinting at a potential 2028 presidential run.

He criticized Republicans and billionaires like Elon Musk, saying, “They chose the billionaire. We gotta do better.”

He proposed creating a “shadow cabinet” to challenge GOP policies and advocated for protecting social programs and trans rights.

Walz acknowledged the need for stronger messaging to counter Trump’s influence, emphasizing healthcare and social security as key issues.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 days ago

      That’s a pretty low opinion of them…

      Earlier this month, the centrist think tank Third Way gathered the group, which included Democratic consultants, campaign staffers, elected officials, and party leaders, in Loudoun County, Virginia, to come up with a game plan on how to return to relevancy, Politico reports. But the resulting conclusions seemed way off base.

      That’s obviously not the DNC