Kamala Harris Chooses Tim Walz As VP

Summary

The transcript criticizes Tim Walz, the American Governor of Minnesota, for his alleged role in the George Floyd riots and his handling of state affairs. It accuses him of contributing to a rise in crime rates, declining student achievement despite increased education spending, and driving people away from the state with high energy costs. The speaker compares Walz's record unfavorably to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, labeling him a far-left ideologue with no redeeming qualities and expressing horror at his proximity to power.

Takeaways

• 😨 The speaker expresses horror at Tim Walz's selection, describing him as small-minded and mean-spirited.
• 🗳️ Tim Walz is criticized for avoiding debates with his Republican opponent Scott Jensen, leaving Jensen to debate an empty chair.
• 📢 The speaker suggests a new Democratic strategy of avoiding press conferences, exemplified by Kamala Harris.
• 🏛️ Walz is held responsible for the George Floyd riots due to his delay in calling out the National Guard, which he admits was out of sympathy for the rioters.
• 📊 Minnesota's crime rate has surpassed the national average under Walz's governorship, as shown on a chart available at dennisprager.com.
• 📉 Student achievement in Minnesota has declined despite increased spending on education, which the speaker attributes to the influence of teachers' unions.
• 💰 The per capita GDP in Minnesota is below the national average for the first time in history.
• 📈 Energy costs in Minnesota have risen significantly above the national average.
• 🏘️ Minnesota, like New York, California, and Illinois, is experiencing an exodus of residents across all age groups.
• 💼 There is a notable increase in the number of people earning under $25,000, while those making more are leaving the state.
• 🔬 The speaker characterizes Tim Walz as a far-left ideologue with no redeeming qualities and compares his record unfavorably to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Q & A

What is the speaker's opinion about Tim Walz's selection for a political role?

The speaker is horrified at Tim Walz's selection, describing him as a small-minded, mean-spirited man.

How did Tim Walz handle his 2022 re-election campaign?

Tim Walz ran a 'basement campaign,' refusing to show up for debates with his Republican opponent, Scott Jensen, after the first debate went poorly.

What does the speaker suggest about Kamala Harris's communication with the press?

The speaker implies that Kamala Harris is inarticulate and avoids press conferences, even friendly ones, for fear of spontaneous answers.

What role does the speaker attribute to Tim Walz in the George Floyd riots?

The speaker believes Tim Walz was largely responsible for the George Floyd riots due to his delay in calling out the National Guard, which he admits was out of sympathy for the rioters.

How has Minnesota's crime rate changed under Tim Walz's governorship according to the speaker?

Under Tim Walz, Minnesota became a high-crime state for the first time ever, with the crime rate surpassing the US average as of 2020.

What is the speaker's view on the impact of teachers' unions on education spending and student achievement in Minnesota?

The speaker criticizes teachers' unions for driving up education spending without corresponding improvements in student achievement, suggesting the Democratic Party is heavily influenced by these unions.

What economic metric has declined in Minnesota under Tim Walz's leadership?

The speaker notes that GDP per capita in Minnesota has fallen under the national average for the first time in the state's history.

How have energy costs in Minnesota compared to the national average under Tim Walz?

Energy costs in Minnesota have increased significantly more than the national average, which the speaker describes as already being 'awful.'

What demographic trends is the speaker concerned about in Minnesota under Tim Walz?

The speaker is concerned about people of all ages, particularly those making $200,000 or more, leaving Minnesota, while the number of people making under $25,000 is increasing.

How does the speaker compare Tim Walz's record to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris?

The speaker suggests that Tim Walz's record is as bad as Joe Biden's and possibly worse than Kamala Harris's, describing Walz as a far-left ideologue without redeeming qualities.

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