Tim Walz, the former governor of Minnesota, stated this week that he wouldn’t run for office “again,” but left open the possibility of stepping into Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) position if she wins the gubernatorial race and chooses him as her successor.
Before Klobuchar announced her candidacy for governor, a report by Town Hall’s Dustin Grage suggested that “the plan is to pave the way for Amy Klobuchar and have her appointed to the U.S. Senate,” hinting that Walz might be considered as a potential running mate for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections.
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Walz expressed, “I cannot give my full attention to a political campaign. Every minute I spend defending my own political interests cannot be spent protecting Minnesotans from the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who prey on our differences,” mentioning he would end his re-election campaign on January 5.
He added, “Therefore, I have decided to withdraw from the campaign and focus on my job while leaving others to worry about the election.” Klobuchar has recently confirmed through a video that she intends to run in his place.
Walz dismissed any notions of entering a new political race during an interview on Wednesday. However, he didn’t address the rumors regarding Klobuchar possibly appointing him if she becomes governor. He declared, “I have no political considerations. I will never run for elected office again. Never again.” When pressed for more details, he shared that he intends to serve the public in other capacities but has no plans for another campaign.
He mentioned, “There are unsung heroes in town… leaders on the grass… who tried to bring this administration to its knees this week and do something about it. So there’s another way to serve, and I’ll find them.”
