ā€˜They chose the billionaireā€™: Tim Walz returns to Minnesota as part of redemption tour
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The former Democratic VP nomineeā€™s tours around the US and vows to ā€˜bring revengeā€™ against Republicans

Summary

Tim Walz held a town hall in Minnesota as part of a national tour, reflecting on Democratsā€™ 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, ā€œThey chose the billionaire. We gotta do better.ā€

He proposed creating a ā€œshadow cabinetā€ to challenge GOP policies and advocated for protecting social programs and trans rights.

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

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51Ā·
    11 days ago

    Then you donā€™t understand how the DNC operates.

    He is the chair effective about a month ago, he has all the power and is accountable to no one as chair.

    He literally and figuratively is the DNC now

      • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12Ā·
        10 days ago

        Thatā€™s a pretty low opinion of themā€¦

        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.

        Thatā€™s obviously not the DNC