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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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[-] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Idk who needs to hear this, but Tim Walz is pretty moderate and centrist. You're not going to unite the splintered left with Tim Walz.

The biggest barrier Democrats have is that left leaning voters are not going out and voting for them.

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[-] frog_brawler@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

I guess I’m the only one against this idea. I’m not keen on candidates that have already lost running again. Get someone else up there to try.

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[-] Modern_medicine_isnt@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Better than 70+. But he will be 64 at the time of the election. That means 68 at the time of the next one if he wins. I thought we were trying for younger presidents. Can we aim for someone in thier 50's?

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[-] KulunkelBoom@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago

Governor Walz, we need you protecting Minnesota as you have been. While you possibly being president would be the boost of democracy this country needs, my opinion is that you hold the fort exactly where you are.

[-] yesman@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

What's become clear in American politics is that it doesn't matter if you hang a little to the left or a little to the right so long as you're not cleft down the center.

[-] crusa187@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago

I guess so long as there is a democratic selection process wherein the people can choose their party leader, that’d be an improvement.

[-] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

I really do think Tim Walz has a real chance. A very likeable guy.

Doesn't hurt that he's white and male, too.

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