Tim is down to earth, direct, yet speaks in an uplifting manner. He has attributes of genuineness that are hard to come by and takes years to accumulate.
He has expressed his opinions about a person in politics, but never in a denigrating way. The Teacher and Coach in him learned quickly that building people up, builds you up. As a Command Sargent Major, leadership is setting examples and walking point.(A military term to signify that you are willing to be exposed to danger to spare your platoon.) As a Member of the US House, knowing that legislating is hard. Respecting people outside of Politics that is Washington can either make you stronger or despondent. Tim grew stronger and more confident to take those lessons to St. Paul.
It was the 2018 DFL State Convention in Rochester, where I was a Walz delegate for Governor, the DFL endorsed another candidate for Governor. At Tim's urging, and he was right about this, I voted NON-Committed. Tim went on to face then candidate for Governor State Senator Erin Murphy in the August Primary. Tim knew in his heart he was the better candidate who could communicate the need to continue on the success of Mark Dayton and expand on it. The rest is history. In 2022, Tim handily defeated Scott Jensen.
How I know Tim will make a terrific governing partner for Kamala Harris, HIS LIFE and Political experiences! This man has a level headed on his shoulders. He calls out bullshit when he sees and hears it. He does not have to prove his masculinity, he is it by being himself. His confidence is not arrogance. Kamala picked a running mate that has all the attribute(Virtues) of a Leader...Wisdom, Fortitude, Temperance, and Justice.
If any of Tim's staff reads this post, word will get back too my dear friend. HE KNOWS who I am.
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