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Don't let Tim Walz’s folksy Midwestern charm fool you – he’s no moderate
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On paper, Tim Walz and I are a lot alike. We both served in the military, we are both former educators, we both worked on farms, and we both live in Southern Minnesota. But that is where our similarities end.
While our backgrounds are similar, our politics could not be any different, and our country is being sold a lie by Democrats who want you to think he is a moderate.
Minnesota was once known for its beautiful lakes, rolling hills and rural charm. Under Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota has been known for riots, tampons in boys’ bathrooms and free tuition for illegal immigrants.
Gov. Tim Walz campaigns in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
His record on the economy is no better.
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In the first quarter of 2024, Minnesota’s GDP shrank by nearly a percentage point. He has advocated for millions of dollars in tax increases on hardworking Minnesota families, all while increasing government spending by more than 40% annually.
Under Walz’s failed leadership, Minnesota has ranked at the top of the list for states suffering from out-migration.
Walz has defended his record of promoting socialist policies by saying, “One person’s socialism is another person’s neighborliness.”
These are not the policies supported by a majority of Minnesotans, and they certainly will not be supported by a majority of Americans.
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I represent a district in the southern part of Minnesota and nearly every month, I receive a postcard from Gov. Kristi Noem encouraging my family and our neighbors to move to South Dakota for better-paying jobs and more freedom.
Just south of us, Iowa has lower tax rates and better opportunities than our communities. Tim Walz has forgotten the community that raised him, and as vice president, he will likely forget the state that gave him his platform.
I would like to think I have a unique perspective on Minnesota vice presidential nominees – after all, I did live in Walter Mondale’s childhood home.
But millions of Americans across this country share my concerns. Right here in Minnesota, I have heard the concerns of my neighbors and constituents – many of whom voted for Walz – that his progressive politics do not bring balance to the Democratic ticket.
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But I think this decision has less to do with Walz’s politics and more to do with winning in November. This is a good thing for Republicans and shows just how weak the Democrats are.
The Democrats’ decision to choose Walz indicates trouble in the Rust Belt. States like Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have 35 must-win electoral votes. Though Minnesota has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since Richard Nixon, former President Trump’s policies offer a stark contrast to Walz’s failed tenure.
Polls indicate these states are tight and could start trending red. Trump thinks he will sweep the entire region.
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The America First policies of low taxes, stronger borders and more good-paying manufacturing jobs resonate with Rust Belt voters who have been taken advantage of by Washington. This is quite the contrast from the Democratic ticket.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the most radically progressive presidential and vice presidential candidates of my lifetime, and as a former history teacher, I can tell you he may be one of the most radical in our nation’s entire history – and they are proud to wear that badge.
Walz was once my congressman, and he is currently my governor. But his policies do not represent me, my district or my state, and they certainly do not represent our nation.
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The media and national Democrats want you to think that Walz is just like you and me. He’s a camo-wearing, duck-hunting, Midwestern dad – in other words, he’s just a normal Minnesotan.
But do not let his folksy Midwestern charm fool you – Tim Walz is not a moderate. He has governed our state from the far left and will do the same if elected our next vice president.
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A 16-year-old boy was pulled from the water at Minnehaha Falls after going missing while swimming with family.
Fire crews respond to missing swimmer at Minnehaha Falls
What we know:
Minneapolis Fire Department crews arrived at Minnehaha Falls around 5:20 p.m. after reports that a teenager had gone underwater and did not resurface. Firefighters put on swift-water rescue gear, set up rope safety lines and entered the water at the spot where the boy was last seen.
Crews quickly found the teen submerged in the water and brought him to shore. Firefighters started lifesaving efforts, including CPR, before the boy was taken to a local hospital. According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, he was in critical condition.
Minneapolis Park Police say the area the teen was in is not authorized for swimming but had attracted swimmers due to hot weather.
What we don’t know:
There are no updates on the teen’s current condition or further details about how the incident happened.
The Source: Information from the Minneapolis Fire Department and the Minneapolis Park police.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — While fireworks are the centerpiece of most Independence Day celebrations, one July 4th event in Indianapolis focused on bringing unity through athletic competition.
“Peace on the Plaza” was held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon and evening. The focal point of the event was a 3-on-3 basketball tournament featuring eight teams with young men who have ties to area nonprofits and other community organizations, like IndyPeace.
Shardae Hoskins, Administrator for Community Violence Reduction for the City of Indianapolis, said the participants were, “a bunch of teams that all play together often, and are all a part of mentoring or other community organizations… We really wanted to highlight those teams and give them an opportunity to play on such a big stage.”
The event was part of the city’s violence reduction strategy.
“Communities that have meetings, communities that have parks or opportunities for each other just to gather with each other, also have reduced violence,” Hoskins said. “Community builds peace.”
The teams were coached by people like Chauncey Anderson, a life coach who works with young adults to help them become productive citizens.
“My team got knocked out early, I’m kinda in my feelings about that,” Anderson said, smiling. “But they did (well), they held the fort down. And at the end of the day, they showed good sportsmanship and they just linked up with some people that they didn’t know prior to this. So it was a win.”
For those not interested in hoops, the other side of the basketball court had games like cornhole and Giant Jenga. Nearby, workers gave out free snow cones to offer relief from the sweltering heat. There were also opportunities to sign up for free programs to build skills, like conflict resolution.
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