• PapaStevesy@lemmy.world
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      He may not have gone to space, but Tim has been an awesome governor here in Minnesota, I look forward to seeing what he brings to the campaign.

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        Amen friend, all through the early pandemic days and afterwards I’ve been damned proud of what Walz brings to the table. He’s been a good governor – I guess we have to share now.

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      The seat is too valuable to give up an incumbency advantage, particularly so given Kelly’s high approval rating in state.

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        I knew this intellectually, but in my heart of hearts was hoping for Kelly anyway because having a former astronaut for a president would be freaking awesome. That being said I’m not even a little upset with Walz and I’m 100% here for Walz and Harris both.

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      There was a story a day or two ago that it had been narrowed to Walz or Shapiro. Between those two, I’m pleasantly surprised.

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        Same. I’m delighted to be wrong. I thought for sure she was gonna pick Shapiro just to show progressives who’s boss.

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      I wanted the gay dude who makes Fox News his bitch.

      Still pretty fucking hyped to vote, either way.

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      I wonder if he needed more time with his wife. She’s the former congresswoman who was shot, right? I just thought that that might have factored into it.

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        I think it was too risky to give up his Senate seat. His seat is too purple, it could easily go to a Republican in a special election.

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      Kelly didn’t have enough government experience, only 2 years. I’m not sure he was ever taken as a final contender.

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      Tbf, we have enough fucking space cadets in politics. Could use some more down to earth candidates.