Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) encouraged the crowd Friday following his election loss as the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
“I've never felt more inspired, even in the face of defeat and deep disappointment. I've never felt more motivated,” Waltz said Minnesotan. “I have never felt more enthusiasm for what is possible in this country.”
Speaking to a room full of family members and supporters, Walz pointed out the positives of his campaign.
“I've made a lot of new friends. I've eaten too much local food, but you can order donuts. You guys can order donuts,” Walz said, before lashing out at the vice president-elect. shot J.D. Vance. About an awkward exchange at a donut shop in Georgia.
Walz went on to address concerns he heard while traveling around the country on the campaign trail.
“Everywhere I went, without exception, people really wanted the same basic things in American life. When I say basic, I mean meaningful work, security, good neighborhoods, good schools, and affordable, quality health care,” he said.
According to exit polls, President-elect Trump gained support among voters whose top issues were the economy and inflation. Walz pledged to work collaboratively to address these concerns during his term as governor.
“No one, neither the DFL nor the Republican Party, has a monopoly on good intentions or good ideas,” Walz said.
“And now that this election is over, I am committed to working with everyone in Congress to open up and really listen to those who don't support me or my policies, and to seek compromise.” I’m going to try.” Common ground. ”
