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Tim Walz

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Tim Walz is an American politician serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. During his time in Congress, Walz focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and healthcare, advocating for policies that support working families and rural communities.

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Mar 2, 2025

But I worry about people who have ambition for elected office. I don't think you should have ambition.

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Mar 2, 2025

I've always said this: I didn't prepare my life to be in these jobs, but my life prepared me well.

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Mar 2, 2025

It was clear that [former Vice President Kamala Harris] was the top of the ticket, and my job was there to support her.

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Mar 2, 2025

I'd rather 'eat glass' than return to Congress.

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Mar 2, 2025

I still struggle with it. It was my job to get this one.

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Mar 2, 2025

I don't think you should have ambition. I think you should have a desire to do it if you're asked to serve.

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Mar 2, 2025

I'll do whatever it takes. I certainly wouldn't be arrogant enough to think that it needs to be me.

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Mar 2, 2025

If I think I could offer something...I would certainly consider that.

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Mar 2, 2025

I think, as a party, we just need to do a better job of connecting.

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Mar 2, 2025

I think right now, we'll get through this legislative session and I think if you see numbers like this, and you see the public being there, and I feel like I'm able to do the job, I think I would look at it.

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Mar 2, 2025

An old White guy who ran for vice president, you'll land on your feet pretty well. But I still struggle with it.

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Mar 2, 2025

I worry about people who have ambition for elected office. I don't think you should have ambition.

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Mar 2, 2025

I didn't prepare my life to be in these jobs, but my life prepared me well.

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Mar 2, 2025

I think we keep looking for this charismatic leader that was going to rise and lead us out of this.

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Feb 27, 2025

We must protect our strong democratic values on the world stage.

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Feb 27, 2025

Trump and Vance used the sacred Oval Office to berate President Zelensky.

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Feb 25, 2025

Governor Walz is not running for the United States Senate.

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Feb 25, 2025

I would be honored to continue to serve.

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Feb 25, 2025

He loves his job as Governor and he's exploring the possibility of another term to continue his work to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids.

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Feb 17, 2025

I'm in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon.

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Feb 16, 2025

I'm in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon.

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Feb 12, 2025

Lt. Gov. Flanagan has been a voice for children. She has been a voice to make sure our communities are represented.

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Feb 8, 2025

I think right now, we'll get through this legislative session and I think if you see numbers like this, and you see the public being there, and I feel like I'm able to do the job, I think I would look at it.

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Feb 7, 2025

We have no responsibility and we have no authority over immigration policies. Those are federal, there's a separation of powers.

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