Tim Walz Has Championed Climate as Governor
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Kamala Harris’s V.P. pick, known for his folksy persona and rural Midwestern roots, has elevated the issue of climate change in his state.
  • morphballganon@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    361·
    3 months ago

    Calling him middle of the road is disingenuous. He seems to be left of center. And that’s a good thing, of course.

    • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
      28·
      3 months ago

      "Tim Walz I know very well. He served in the House. To characterize him as ‘left’ is so unreal. Really, it’s mystifying to me to see someone that I worked with — shall we say right down the middle — characterized on the left in this regard.”

      ~ Nancy Pelosi

      • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        3 months ago

        Sanders and progressives also endorsed him ahead of the picks, mind you…

        He was moderate in the House and far more progressive as Governor. Hence why both groups like him.

          • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
            10·
            3 months ago

            That he’s a uniter in the party. He was somewhat moderate as a House Rep but routinely worked with progressives who loved him, but then proved himself to fight for progressive policies as Governor.

            So look at his record as Governor. AOC endorsed him, too, what so we make of that? You’re making a big deal about nothing.

            • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
              13·
              3 months ago

              9 out of 10 Americans don’t really give a shit who endorsed him until you tell them he’s a radical and the socialists love him. And, he isn’t.

              • lennybird@lemmy.worldEnglish
                2·
                3 months ago

                Ok? Nobody here said he was socialist. You were arguing against the notion that he is center-left, which he is. Progressives and moderates both relate to him. Hence… Center-left.

                • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
                  12·
                  3 months ago

                  Just wait, they will. AOC and Machin endorsed. I’d say that is the entire spectrum. So, whatever makes you feel warm and fuzzy.

          • dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de
            21·
            3 months ago

            They didn’t say they knew him better than Pelosi. Merely that Pelosi is a beacon of honesty.

            Isn’t she the most successful investor of all time, like more successful that people who do it for a career.

            • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
              14·
              3 months ago

              You have a problem with Pelosi? The man has helped a lot of com0anies in the silicone valley. I find it amazing that you have a problem with the most successful speaker…

                • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
                  14·
                  3 months ago

                  Her husband makes millions by investing venture capital. She really doesn’t need Insider trading. But, spread the nonsense, I really don’t care.

                  • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    1·
                    3 months ago

                    You realize that his win/loss record is better than Buffet’s right? He only makes millions because of the hit tips and insider trading coming from her role in congress.

      • Fosheze@lemmy.worldEnglish
        51·
        3 months ago

        You’re quoting Pelosi who is possibly the most corrupt democrat in office?

          • Fosheze@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            3 months ago

            You have to be joking. You can’t honestly be defending Pelosi who’s main claim to fame is insider trading and playing weekend at bernies with Diane Feinstein.