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kentuck

(112,946 posts) Wed Oct 2, 2024, 08:41 AM Oct 2

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We wanted an attack dog.... [View all]

But Tim Walz is not an attack dog.

He is a moderate and pragmatic Democrat that appeals to the middle of America.

That is why his approval ratings went up so dramatically after the debate. He appealed to many moderate Republicans and Independents with his debate performance.

It was not what we wished for, but it is what Kamala needed to seal her victory, in my opinion.

In my opinion, "undecided" voters, at this stage of the campaign, have no idea what the facts might be. They are looking for "something else" in their candidates. Whatever it is, Governor Tim Walz seems to have it.

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We wanted an attack dog.... [View all] kentuck Oct 2 OP

Walz is a Labrador Retriever. Emile Oct 2 #1

Probably Golden Retriever LiberalArkie Oct 2 #33

Not a bad thing. Super smart dogs. We had our golden at a dog park once and there LT Barclay Oct 2 #44

I just wanted them to not find something on Tim arlyellowdog Oct 2 #2

I left the debate halfway through birdographer Oct 2 #3

The ONLY thing that i wish was mention more was (when Kamala was accused of not doing anything for 3 and half years) bluestarone Oct 2 #4

I thought the same as you. Emile Oct 2 #6

Not sue about you, but, Chin music Oct 2 #5

p 25 is what they have planned et tu Oct 2 #14

I just worry that Vance came off as normal MadameButterfly Oct 2 #46

i agree but i think walz did his best et tu Oct 2 #47

It was the first time Vance looked good MadameButterfly Oct 4 #54

He was fine with me wryter2000 Oct 2 #7

I liked the 'mean mugging' from Walz Prairie_Seagull Oct 2 #8

Excellent point. Iris Oct 2 #9

Where did you read that Walz' approval ratings went up after the debate? people Oct 2 #10

I saw one report where his approval ratings went up by 11%.. kentuck Oct 2 #16

Do you have any sources? I'm interested in reading the methods littlemissmartypants Oct 2 #31

Among debate watchers... thesquanderer Oct 2 #26

Thank you for this post. Sogo Oct 2 #38

When push comes to shove. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2 #11

sick of that macho nonsense bigtree Oct 2 #12

We didn't need a 2012 Biden-Ryan debate performance. Self Esteem Oct 2 #13

I miss that Biden Polybius Oct 2 #15

Undecided voters. Gee, what would y'all like for dinner, road kill or a home cooked meal. twodogsbarking Oct 2 #17

Excellent analysis Jersey Devil Oct 2 #18

Kamala made a wise decision in picking Walz... kentuck Oct 2 #21

I thoroughly agree UpInArms Oct 3 #49

excellent assessment. Quiet Em Oct 2 #19

we got a lassie of vp picks. pansypoo53219 Oct 2 #20

I beg to differ. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2 #22

Right you are and as I said people need to realize that Tim moniss Oct 2 #28

He proved my grandmother's adage UpInArms Oct 3 #50

"We got a lassie of vp picks"? whathehell Oct 2 #35

I would also point out something for those not familiar with Midwestern moniss Oct 2 #23

Sincerity, competence, decency. Pinback Oct 2 #24

typical poozwah Oct 2 #25

I think Tim did just fine and really connected with a lot of people. My only fault was his China answer. bluesbassman Oct 2 #27

Unfortunately, I agree. But it was only a very minimal cringe for me. littlemissmartypants Oct 2 #36

Yes, just would've been a great contrast to that smarmy POS if Tim just boldly said "I mis-spoke" right out of the gate. bluesbassman Oct 2 #45

He did not have to be a snarking attack dog but Playingmantis Oct 2 #29

Quite simply, I trust Kamala Harris and her VP pick as well. BlueWavePsych Oct 2 #30

Not me DownriverDem Oct 2 #32

Well said. That sums up my feelings (wanting an attack dog), but apparently it has turned out well.... Sogo Oct 2 #34

Here it is... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2 #39

Tim played the long game C_U_L8R Oct 2 #37

It's called DECENCY. Joinfortmill Oct 2 #40

I do agree Figarosmom Oct 2 #41

I hope so Martin Eden Oct 2 #42

How people are undecided at this point? D_Master81 Oct 2 #43

People are undecided because kwolf68 Oct 3 #52

I didn't. I wanted someone who would stand up to the usual Republican nonsense, and I got it, plus some. mucholderthandirt Oct 3 #48

My biggest complaint was the nodding and agreeing. Ferrets are Cool Oct 3 #51

Speaking the truth Kentuck!! ColinC Oct 3 #53

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