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themaguffin

(4,453 posts) Mon Mar 17, 2025, 09:42 AM Mar 17

I generally don't want to speculate on 2028 this early, but do you think that Tim Walz is going to run? [View all]

Whether he runs or not, I love that he's out there now, providing a voice.

Edit: Please don't comment on this thread a topic with "there won't be an election" or any variation of that thought process.

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I generally don't want to speculate on 2028 this early, but do you think that Tim Walz is going to run? [View all] themaguffin Mar 17 OP

He's a great contender Egwinsi Mar 17 #1

It's precious that you think we will ever have elections again superpatriotman Mar 17 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author themaguffin Mar 17 #4

ok chicken little..... democratsruletheday Mar 17 #22

Bot programming??? Granny Blue Mar 17 #32

Not having elections again would be politically self-defeating. 99MainSt Mar 17 #37

So if there's no future why are you here? BannonsLiver Mar 17 #41

I honestly don't think there Bettie Mar 17 #3

He's certainly acting like he is going to Jose Garcia Mar 17 #5

Tim is a good person but not sure he is what we need. Saw something a few days ago that Rahm Emanuel was.... dutch777 Mar 17 #6

I thought Gavin might be the guy but....go read the story on MSNBC this morning about his podcast Bengus81 Mar 17 #11

I think you are seeing the natural evolution of Gavin...a talking head like Stephanopolis. He has NO chance in a.... dutch777 Mar 17 #15

I don't have a strong opinion on Gavin one way or the other yet, but I don't think that his podcast in itself is themaguffin Mar 17 #16

Gavin proably had a pre-deal with Bannon, Kirk ect.. that he Ars Longa Mar 17 #30

After Scott Brown won, Emanuel wanted to drop the big ACA karynnj Mar 17 #23

Rahm Emanual ? Hell no. CentralMass Mar 17 #25

Rahm Emmanuel would make a good Republican vice president Granny Blue Mar 17 #33

If Trump cancels the election, is that exercising the 'core powers' of the presidency? Emile Mar 17 #7

that's a topic for another thread themaguffin Mar 17 #9

Sorry, I would vote for Walz before any centrist dem. Emile Mar 17 #12

I think the fact that he passed on running for the Senate could indicate presidential ambitions. tritsofme Mar 17 #8

I was thinking that may be the case. with him passing on the Senate run themaguffin Mar 17 #14

I am under the impression that he has no plans to do so. Gore1FL Mar 17 #10

i hope a doz good dems hold out the possibility. mopinko Mar 17 #13

Wayyy to early and we need to focus on midterms JI7 Mar 17 #18

I think he was not going to if you asked him earlier JI7 Mar 17 #17

I really really claudette Mar 17 #19

I hope he does. SheltieLover Mar 17 #20

No. GreatGazoo Mar 17 #21

I hope he does! I love that he's out there now in the red areas and telling them the truth. woodsprite Mar 17 #24

I hope so. Scrivener7 Mar 17 #26

Short answer: No. TheCowsCameHome Mar 17 #27

No Pisces Mar 17 #28

Iirc, he said he's not doing that. We do need a contender stat tho Arazi Mar 17 #29

He'd be running against history Polybius Mar 17 #31

It wouldn't be the first time EnergizedLib Mar 17 #36

Correct Polybius Mar 17 #38

Yes Starbeach Mar 17 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Starbeach Mar 17 #35

I'd rather have Mountainguy Mar 17 #39

Yes. He has & is doing townhalls in red cong districts. He is doi g the footwork IMO irisblue Mar 17 #40

No question. Kingofalldems Mar 17 #42

Maybe so, maybe no. Torchlight Mar 17 #43