Gov. Tim Walz will face new era of divided government in Minnesota
2 months ago

Gov. Tim Walz will face new era of divided government in Minnesota

Associated Press  

Tim Walz faces a new era of divided government when he returns home from the presidential campaign trail, now that Republicans appear to have broken the Democratic trifecta that helped put him on Kamala Harris’ radar. While Democratic legislative leaders warned ahead of the 2024 election that split control would be a recipe for gridlock, both sides tried to sound optimistic notes at news conferences Wednesday afternoon. The 2019 session — the first under Walz — wasn’t always pretty, but both sides agreed it was fairly productive despite Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats controlling the House. Hortman said the approach leaders tried in 1979 seems “a bit archaic,” and that they’ll study how shared power has worked in other legislatures in hopes of finding a better model.

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Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion
5 months ago

Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion

CNN  

CNN — In 2023, Tim Walz declared the time for bargaining, light cajoling and compromise was over. “They don’t really have a contrast message that resonates.” From MN-01 to One Minnesota Walz’s political career began when he flipped Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District – a red, rural seat that had only been held by one other Democrat in 100 years – …

Walz launches reelection campaign in divided Minnesota
3 years, 2 months ago

Walz launches reelection campaign in divided Minnesota

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz launched his campaign for a second term Tuesday in an increasingly divided Minnesota, saying he made the tough calls necessary to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic and revive the economy. We’re on offense, and we’re making progress.” Walz said critics who tried to block his response to the pandemic are now trying to move …

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