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LisaM

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23. I like him, too.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 07:17 PM

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He sure gives the lie to MAGA saying all liberals are out of touch with middle America.

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I was a Tim Walz fan from day one [View all] malaise Wednesday OP

Truly one of the most "one of us" candidates. What you see is what you get. About as open as President Obama. marble falls Wednesday #1

and like Al Franken, he quits because of shit against him. DAMN. a kennedy Wednesday #2

He was already considering retirement IbogaProject Wednesday #32

He's doing a live interview... 2naSalit Wednesday #3

Will be watching malaise Wednesday #9

Top Sergeant Kid Berwyn Wednesday #4

Governor Walz was never in combat MichMan Wednesday #5

Thanks! He's standing up to trump, though. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #7

True orangecrush Wednesday #15

Not quite. TomSlick Wednesday #19

Thanks orangecrush Wednesday #24

I looked it up orangecrush Wednesday #25

I've never understood the reports that he was a CSM (E-9) but retired as a master sergeant (E-8) TomSlick Wednesday #29

Thanks again orangecrush Wednesday #31

A Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) is a big deal. It causes instant respect. TomSlick Yesterday #44

He never talked about it orangecrush Yesterday #45

It's not unusual for combat veterans to not talk about their experience. TomSlick 2 hrs ago #46

He did go to therapy orangecrush 48 min ago #47

Good to hear! TomSlick 2 min ago #48

More.... orangecrush Wednesday #26

Here's where it really gets confusing. TomSlick Wednesday #33

So I take it orangecrush Wednesday #30

Correct. He was a battalion command sergeant major. TomSlick Wednesday #34

This guy orangecrush Wednesday #35

Roger. TomSlick Wednesday #40

Thanks orangecrush Wednesday #42

Highly disciplined... 2naSalit Wednesday #6

Excellent description of a Minnesotan Kid Berwyn Wednesday #8

Totally... 2naSalit Wednesday #10

As was I. The excitement I felt and the energy surrounding his being chosen as VP gave me so much hope. Nanjeanne Wednesday #11

Kick and recommend! ananda Wednesday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Wednesday #13

First time hearing thanks to your post orangecrush Wednesday #14

Want to hear everyone singing this by weekend malaise Wednesday #16

Thanks orangecrush Wednesday #27

All I can think of is how wonderful, powerful and joyous Kamala and Tim would have made our lives. It's not fair God..nt SheilaAnn Wednesday #17

He needs to press on, and I hope he will. Bluetus Wednesday #18

Malaise, I'm with you - Tim Walz is one of us FakeNoose Wednesday #20

He doesn't look imposing so the MAGAts vastly underestimated him yliza Wednesday #21

A teacher and a coach malaise Wednesday #22

I like him, too. LisaM Wednesday #23

Me too... would've made an phenomenal VP!! InAbLuEsTaTe Wednesday #28

Walz is wise. He's savvy. Not fooled easily. Srkdqltr Wednesday #36

Gov Walz told MSNOW that he is not running for elective office again... indigovalley Wednesday #37

I said nothing about him and elections malaise Wednesday #38

I was just posting something he said tonight--I did not know this earlier. n/t indigovalley Wednesday #39

Cool malaise Wednesday #41

Also 3auld6phart Yesterday #43