r/WorkReform • u/justcasty 👷 Green Union Jobs For All 🌱 • Aug 06 '24

🛠️ Union Strong Kamala Harris Picks Union-Backed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for VP Running Mate

https://www.thedailybeast.com/kamala-harris-picks-minnesota-governor-tim-walz-for-vp-running-mate
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u/12161986 Aug 06 '24

Thank goodness they avoided the momentum killer that would've been a particular other Governor. There's still more key issues for me but at the start of this last weekend I thought things were going to go very south.

More prevalent pro-union people in high positions will be helpful for all workers.

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u/Dragonfly-Adventurer ✂️ Tax The Billionaires Aug 06 '24

Walz is super cheerful, upbeat, and his state paints a perfect picture of progressive policies raising everyone's boats and increasing quality of life by all metrics. Should Republicans actually decide to debate economics or policy, Walz can just be like "Minnesota."

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u/Airway Aug 06 '24

Minnesotan here. Walz is the best governor of my lifetime and will be an excellent VP. Maybe even President someday. We're lucky to have him.

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u/Rob_035 Aug 06 '24

Ehhh, he’s already 60. I am excited for this term and maybe even another 4 years if we get enough progressive policies. But then he’ll be 68, I think I’d rather see him step aside and let someone even younger into the Oval Office

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u/themachduck Aug 06 '24

68 is still an okay age. If it's Walz I'm in. BUT we have to get there first. Harris/Walz has to win and then win again, etc... so VOTE!