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Tim Walz says he may run for president in 2028 despite failure of Harris campaign (www.independent.co.uk)

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ 2024 running mate, has suggested he may run for president in 2028.

Reflecting on the Democrats’ loss to Donald Trump and JD Vance, he admitted: “A large number of people did not believe we were fighting for them in the last election – and that’s the big disconnect.”

Walz said his life experience, rather than ambition, would guide his decision.

Though his VP campaign was marred by gaffes, he remains open to running if he feels prepared.

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[-] Corigan@lemm.ee 19 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Is he going to play a centrists or actually move the needle?

Don't need another "capitalist Harris"

Seemed like a genuine awesome dude, love what he's done in Minnesota but I lack faith that in the democratic party he'll do any good. That and he needs to work on debating....

Rather have AOC

That said better than most of the geriatric pandering democratic ineffective options. Even though he'll be close to 70....

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[-] HalfSalesman@lemm.ee 19 points 9 months ago

I'd vote for him but he'd need to ignore the consultants next time if he wants any hope of winning.

[-] aggelalex@lemmy.world 18 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Oh yes, please, older people, maybe I'll have my late great grandma run a campaign for the democrats from her grave.

Edit: not that I prefer a republican after trump. I'm certainly not far right. But I'm tired of seeing running leaders being this old. Can you americans get AOC to run for once?

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[-] Kcap@lemmy.world 18 points 9 months ago

I'm feeling pretty certain the dems will run Buttigieg. Feels like they've been prepping him for a while.

[-] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 17 points 9 months ago

A gay man? No way, they need to run a straight white cis man. It's fucking sad to say it, but for now...it has to be done. Too many racist, sexist and homophobic people out there.

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[-] TomMasz@lemmy.world 18 points 9 months ago

I'd argue that it wasn't so much that the campaign failed but the DNC did by failing to recognize the importance of the election and worrying too much about not turning off Republicans. The reality of Tim Walz is he's not going to be subject to the racism and misogyny Harris was. Maybe that's enough.

[-] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 9 points 9 months ago

Maybe that's enough.

Absolutely not. I'm sure you've already seen a hundred people arguing this already so I won't do so, but just... No. This mentality will only lead to disaster.

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[-] straightjorkin@lemmy.world 16 points 9 months ago

Hopefully this time they don't muzzle him. Tim's a great example of dem policies working,

[-] Goldholz 14 points 9 months ago

Would have wanted him as president nominee either way, hope he gets it. The name Tim Walz is a name that needs to go down in history with the title "saviour of the US" or smth like that

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[-] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 9 months ago

Was it marred by gaffes? Are they thinking of the weird VP candidate?

We'll see if we have a 2028, or if they'll try to reset the numbering to American years or some shit.

[-] SolidShake@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago

its march 4th. i say we stop voting for seniors over the retirement age.

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[-] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago

Walz/Sanders ticket, please.

[-] Classy@sh.itjust.works 15 points 9 months ago

Pile of dust 2028

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[-] ef9357@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago

When will the DNC pull their heads out of their asses? If they won’t put forth any serious candidates, why bother?

[-] Waffle@infosec.pub 10 points 9 months ago

Please fucking God no. It's like they actually want Republicans to win.

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