Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz admitted that he could sometimes be “a train wreck” because he speaks “with his heart.”
Waltz I said In an interview released Monday that Democrats are “ti-ill” in a New York magazine. Pick's comments from the former vice president come as his party is tackling brutal losses in the 2024 election cycle and struggles to rebuild the brand in a way that resonates with voters.
“I think we're inherently cautious,” Walz told the outlet. “And I said this and told the Vice President, I said I know my strengths and weaknesses. I said about 90% of the time I can do really good things. (Related: Tim Waltz growls about Tesla stock dip while ignoring the state's 1.6 million shares in the retirement fund)
“I thought I would choose district attorneys and teachers over hedge fund managers and billionaires,” added Walz.
The Minnesota governor also argued that Democrats were not “ambitious” in their adequate approach to communicating with voters.
“I won't – look, those who voted for Trump are going to vote for Trump,” Waltz told the outlet. “My biggest concern is the people who were at home. And that goes back to what the Democrats are, the people who are standing with us, and the idea of 'Do I identify more?” Maybe we are not ambitious. ”
“I heard this from someone who led essentially black men with a democratic go-to message that these democratic politicians had “restored the right to vote on felony.” And the black man said. “Restoring felony voting rights is important – I did it in Minnesota, but it's not ambitious. Donald Trump, everything is gold plated and he's wandering around with these stars.
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The former vice president candidate also argued in an interview. Harris didn't get the chance to be “bold” during the failed presidential election.
“Well, I don't criticise the campaign,” Waltz told the outlet. “They need to do what they need to do, but I don't think Vice President Harris has become bold. We were dealing with a short runway. It was one election. Since 2016, this has certainly been going on several cycles, so we're really struggling to expand the appeal, so we've been going through a lot of cycles.”
Waltz, along with former vice president Kamala Harris, failed to bid for the White House in 2024. Both are potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election, Governor I said In an interview on March 2nd, New Yorkers were considering launching the 2028 White House Bid if the conditions and his “skill set” are correct.
The left-wing governor is currently running a tour of the city hall for voters in the Red District of the United States, which he has specifically argued. This is because the town hall event on March 27, when his party was in the current “disruption,” Republicans were able to “define issues” about key policies such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and immigration. (Related: Tim Waltz seeks “shadow government” in response to election integrity orders)
While many recent polls show that many voters disapprove of Democrats and House Democrats, several studies have revealed that Americans primarily approve how President Donald Trump handles his role in his second term so far. Relatedly, Democrat National Committee Chairman Ken Martin wrote February 18th Note That voter:They view Republicans as working-class parties and Democrats. ”
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