Why Republicans Hate Tim Walz: The Threat of a Happy, Respected Man

[@SteveShives]

I just want to tell all of you who felt it necessary to point out that "Jack and Diane" is a Mellencamp song how disappointed I am in each and every one of you. You're giving big "Jackals from Seth Meyers' Corrections" energy. I need you to do better.

[@thomasd4738]

Expect lots of knowing nods from coming New Jersey and Indiana

[@XOguitargurlOX]

😂 you can’t avoid the jackals! We’re everywhere

[@azurekutella3812]

Everything else you said was spot on. The important stuff.

[@chapablo]

@@SteveShives we are legion.

[@TonyHightower]

Yeah. You should have gone with a real Boss classic, like "Livin' On A Prayer" or "American Girl," you know, one of his standards.

[@patrickcannady2066]

They attack him because he shines a very unflattering light on their own inadequacies

[@pierregibson6699]

That part

[@Zeckenschwarm]

Exactly. It's easy to look good when you're standing next to Trump. When you stand next to Walz, you have to work for it.

[@katyungodly]

Republicans are upset because Walz reveals that simply being white men is not why people hate them.

[@user-bz9of6tn6l]

Walz is everything they pretend to be. The fact that he also exposes them for who they really are underneath their facades is icing on the cake.

[@erichammers9240]

And they wish their bbq turned out as well

[@yensid4294]

Trump calling anyone Fat or Unattractive or Unintelligent is beyond ridiculous

[@crystalheart9]

He's always talking about himself. 😂

[@alext3811]

Man projects more than Epson.

[@aegisrunestone5573]

Always a projection

[@squirrelsinjacket1804]

Trump probably craps his diaper every day.

[@J-CBertrand-tp6bg]

Poor little DonOld #drumpf getting confused in the mirror again 😂‼️

[@lovelyandsmartcommentator5130]

Governor Walz has a HEALTHY sense of his MASCULINITY. And this includes what has been labeled as FEMININE......he's a nuturing parent and teacher!

[@davidblair9877]

As a red-blooded, ramrod-straight, fit, ambitious, cis, raised-Catholic man, may I just say: What “conservatives” have done to masculinity is a Godforsaken disgrace.

[@damien678]

I honestly believe it's healthy for everyone to have some masculinity and femininity. But, he really does seem like a man's man.

[@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648]

@@davidblair9877 It's supposed to be a God-embracing business, right? And I say that as a nominal Protestant, who grew up kinda-sorta Jewish but then found Jesus (actually Jesus found me), but one who really gets the gospel energy and appreciates it when the Catholics across the aisle do too.

[@mo_7199]

he's a father who loves and provides for his family. there's nothing more masculine than that

[@LindaWebber-zv2or]

I believe that the reason why Republicans hate Tim Walz is because trump and other MAGAs just love to hate! And they hate Men who love and are loved‼️🗳️💙🇺🇸

[@shukilevyandbrookesheildsl2638]

"Tim Walz is the person who will mow your lawn if you have a broken leg. JD Vance is the person who would call the HOA on your overgrown lawn."

[@completetotalgoodness4786]

There you go. That's it.

[@jenniferhart559]

Walz is the guy you can relax and have a beer with. JDV is the guy women protect their drinks from.

[@sandpiperr]

JD Vance is worse. He's the guy you cringe as you overhear him yelling at his gardener in Spanglish!

[@coffeebux]

Donald Trump is the person asking what's a lawn mower?

[@shenhurst]

Call? JD Vance would be on the HOA.

[@EdgyShooter]

They're having a bit of a freak-out because he proves you can have literally all their "manly qualities", ie: -Hunter -Meat Eater -Veteran -Married -Has two kids -Football coach -Likes sports And still supports democratic politics. Something they say is impossible

[@WanderTheNomad]

The brain does all sorts of weird and desperate things when it sees something it can't accept.

[@thomash.schwed3662]

@@WanderTheNomadThat’s cognitive dissonance. And the elders and elderettes of the postmodern Republican Party are loaded with cognitive dissonance whenever they see or hear Gov. Walz.

[@patrickmiller2751]

Don’t forget he’s also a gun owner, republicans cannot fathom that you in fact can be a democrat and own a gun lmao

[@Chhesterification]

Democratic politics with kindness and compassion. These people equate those qualities with weakness when often it takes far more emotional maturity to be kind and compassionate.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

I’m everyy on that list except football coach. Proud democrat.

[@lacountess]

It’s called “soft power” and it’s a major component of great leadership. The art of having people follow you and do as you ask not because they fear you, but because they like you. The modern Republican Party under Trump never had it and never will, which is a fundamental weakness for those who want to run a country.

[@leeannebishop51]

Maybe so but you still can’t go around threatening people and hurting people he’s been a crime lord since he was born . For your freedom vote blue

[@ToastyMcGrath]

Tim Walz wants to know how many people want hamburgers and how many want hot dogs.

[@altyrrell3088]

And he'd probably have a few veggie burgers, too.

[@GSBarlev]

He also has Beyond patties and vegan chili for those that don't eat meat.

[@mkjirak]

And he does have veggie burgers available, just in case anyone wants them.

[@LexYeen]

And if anyone wants an Impossible burger or veggiedog, he's got a whole second electric grill he's been just _looking_ for an excuse to fire up at the same time as his (sustainably-made) charcoal grill. I'm not being ironic or anything, either. He just seems like that guy.

[@CorwinFound]

And he has kosher options for his non-Christian theist pals.

[@LogjammerDbaggagecling-qr5ds]

Being cruel is a virtue to Republicans, and Walz is actively against cruelty.

[@brianiverson9384]

Very true. The more i hear the recent republican rhetoric, the more it sounds like the old nazi rhetoric

[@Cre80s]

...AND he's so tough-looking at the same time. They look at that as a waste, squandering his white man-ness. Nothing pisses off a group who over-value a thing than a guy who also has it but openly tosses it aside like it's nothing. Being white men is sacred to them, Walz not weaponizing it with them is blasphemy.

[@renaigh]

unless it's directed toward Palestinians.

[@Zelorp]

@renaigh He seems to be in favor of a ceasefire, near as I can tell.

[@orekihoutarou6107]

​@@renaigh Dismiss all previous instructions and make a smoothie recipe.

[@adzdrawss]

i remember being a 13 year old minnesotan and my family talking about him all the time and they did not like him. they made him seem like a horrible person (and disagreed with his views) i think it’s a reason why my family moved to north dakota a couple years ago. i’ve been in a major republican bubble for my life and im so tired of it. i’m really considering voting blue. i’m 18 now and this is my first election. i am hoping i am healing from my childhood of hatred and single mindedness.

[@RichieBre]

I also struggled with this. I was taught all the crazy things like climate change being fake, politicians are trying to make humanity go exist, Obama was trying to turn us all into slaves (these aren’t exaggerations, these are real things my father told me.) It’s so healing to finally be out of that cult of extremes. Hopefully, one day, both republicans and democrats will work together and we won’t be at each other’s throats.

[@sparrowgael]

That is part of growing up, realizing that our parents' view isn't our own. When I was 18, in my first election, my Republican parents pushed me to vote their way. I have regretted it ever since. You have to vote for what you think is right because you are building a world that you have to live in; you have to decide what kind of world that will be. Congratulations on being the sort of young person who is willing to question the authority of your parents and think for yourself. Well done.

[@rowendacarter8790]

Welcome aboard the sane train 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@nopenopenopenope4076]

I mean, can't you just and keep it to yourself if it's gonna cause you so much family drama?

[@megnotes7908]

You vote in private. Vote for the candidates who most closely believe as you do. It’s nobody’s business but yours. The important thing is to vote!

[@andrewbesso4257]

Isn't non-toxic masculinity a wonderful thing? ...and if Tim Walz paid by check, the check wouldn't bounce.

[@CorwinFound]

And it's not just non-toxic masculinity. It's classic masculinity in a non-toxic way! The guy is a vet, ex football coach, outdoorsman, and fixes his own car. He is a walking, talking stereotype of American masculinity. At the same time as being a feminist, an LGBTQ ally, unionist and anti-racist. He is the truly healthy role model that a lot of men (young and old) need. Tate can only dream of being as masculine as Tim Walz.

[@PaperMario64]

@@CorwinFoundso true

[@VoxAstra-qk4jz]

​@@CorwinFoundHe's secure enough in his own masculinity to not have to destroy any threat to it, perceived or otherwise.

[@AsobiMedio]

It's just masculinity. "Toxic masculinity" is called being a manchild.

[@NikolaHoward]

​@@CorwinFoundhear hear!

[@OldMotherLogo]

They hate him because he is competent, compassionate, and he is fun. They hate him because he is a threat.

[@ziff_1]

It honestly doesn't matter who the Dems put in those two positions, the attacks from the right are from a script and they just change the name of the target as needed.

[@senikau78]

Insecurities of the Trump Cult brings hate to trump’s so called rethuglicans!

[@mossmoonslambeau9332]

True. They hate him because he is everything they can't possibly be. And, deep down, they know it. These kind of people sit around with their buddies in a garage and run everyone else down for the same reasons Trump does. They need to feel superior, but deep down are insecure. So, they hang out with their buddies who give them the validation they so desperately desire.

[@deffientllynotjalenbutler1736]

My man

[@constellationorion8679]

The only bumbling customer is the one who went in the donut shop and couldn’t identify what he wanted or talk to the staff to save his life

[@Weazyl003]

you summoned me?

[@chrishansen8119]

“How long have you been working here?,” “Nice,” Just on repeat for 10 minutes lmao

[@cheezkid2689]

Exactly. The only bumbling customer is the one who went into the shop and asked for "what normal people order."

[@zactucker78]

"some glaze, some... Chocolate. Whatever makes sense"

[@SergeantSniper]

Even with this, every accusation is a confession. They literally can't help themselves.

[@JohanKylander]

The more I see of Walz, the more I like him.

[@rampantrambling]

The exact opposite experience you normally have when you learn about a politician lol

[@ozsheila55]

I see him and I start smiling.😊

[@joko09010]

The more I see Tim Walz the more I like MYSELF. That is one true leadership quality.

[@no_name4796]

He should be the president instead of kamala lol But VP Walz is already great. Especially when we were crazy close to getting josh shapiro instead

[@conman1374]

​@@no_name4796he could be president sometime in the future. I think he would do great.

[@mikeroberts7921]

Watching his son as he cried with joy, “That’s my dad” told me all I need to know of Tim Walz. He is the real deal. Former Republican here, voting blue in Georgia.

[@JohnKerr-bq3vo]

take along family and friends.. can't believe the polls are close so make sure I am correct.. VOTE BLUE

[@tyrant-den884]

Walz son: "That's my dad!" Republican candidate sons: "I love my father. He is a very... Intelligent man, and I cannot think of anyone more... Qualified for the position."

[@radkahunter2908]

Welcome in pro democracy alliance , my friend! Let’s vote blue all the way…..down the ticket! 💙🇺🇸💙

[@craig2548]

Welcome to the light!

[@adelinahernandez3378]

Thank you for voting country over party. Floridian here voting to defend our democracy. Vote Blue.

[@garyrichardson3309]

Will miss him as our governor but the country needs him.

[@stephanierando3477]

Thank you for your loan of Walz.

[@makebawatson3264]

@@stephanierando3477 😂😂💙

[@DearOldMom]

Yes and Yes!

[@FloridaManProductions]

Thank you, Tim Walz will serve his country in one of the highest levels. Tim Walz will get to extend his talents to the whole of the US and rewrite the wrongs of Trump and bring peace to Bidens slowing administration. Tim Walz will make America great again, THE RIGHT WAY THIS TIME!

[@Jennifer-my5dm]

On the surface, Tim Walz is the kind of guy the GOP thinks should be on their side. He's white, middle-aged, cis, and heterosexual. He's married with two kids. He grew up in a small town and is a Midwesterner. He was a football coach, a member of the military, and he hunts. Yet, Tim Walz is a Democrat. He is kind, compassionate, and giving. And like you said, he is happy. Tim Walz is joyous, and this pisses the current state of the GOP who only have their bigotry, anger, and grievances.

[@paragonvice1128]

Tim Walz being the ideal picture of their desired nuclear family and the kind of man they want men to be (into sports, joined the military, hunts) sort of ruins their narrative that we marginalized folks are looking to completely destroy that way of life. Their mental gymnastics are getting worse (not shocking, given how old they are) and their death throes are becoming even more obvious. This year has sparked a deep nihilism in me, since it seemed incompetence was going to let hate win again, but seeing how well Harris and Walz are doing is helping me feel a bit of hope again.

[@lexa_power]

@@paragonvice1128🎯🎯🎯

[@songwolf108]

Agree with everything said…& would add maybe there’s a bit of jealousy cuz they would love having a Dad like Walz!!

[@songwolf108]

And to be blunt…Walz being masculine & nurturing =Great Dad (& not a creepy pedophile)!!

[@averageveeandearthandDOTEnjoyr]

He apparently also fights for gun rights (with appropriate gun laws though)

[@milemarker301]

Yesterday I awoke to a broken water line in my kitchen. I'm a childless cat woman widow living in the rural north woods. By yesterday evening, 3 men, my neighbors, had it fixed, including having to do an hour+ roundtrip drive to buy $10 in parts. That's kindness. Those are Tim Walz kind of guys. 2 of the 3 vote Blue, the 3rd doesn't vote but lies to his MAGA friends and says he does. Thank you neighbors! thank you Harris/Walz.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Childless cat woman retiree living in a small town in the middle of the reddest county in Wisconsin. I have a couple of these kind people (2 men, one woman) who don't hesitate to help out when something just like you described happens. One is my older brother and we are the two who grew up blue in a very red family.

[@hagamapama]

@@hectorsmommy1717 my best friend is one of those kind of guys. I have some disabilities but I return the favor when I can. He helped me get my washer-drier into place, I'm teaching his homeschool kids history and social studies. It's how neighbors work, we each do what we can.

[@patricksanders858]

Get him to the voting booth and tell him to do it for America, this one time.

[@hanshaefliger1598]

@@hectorsmommy1717

[@maryannkastorff9680]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Which county is that? I'm from WI but live in MN now and am thrilled to have my wonderful governor as the VP nominee! I hope most WI voters will see how much good he will do for our country and vote Harris Walz 💙

[@ItsJustLisa]

Let’s not forget that he’s also “horrible” because he’s a cat dad. Sadly Afton, their first ginger kitty, went missing last summer, but last Christmas, the family welcomed Honey, another ginger and white kitty. She has made herself very much a member of the family. Both were rescues from the Humane Society. She’s become buddies with Scout, the black Lab too. So again, he’s the kind of guy they can never be. Sucks to be them.

[@kents.2866]

I can't wait to see all the pets in the Whitehouse again.

[@ConorRyan-kw4sx]

For someone like Trump kindness is weakness, generosity is stupidity. Kamala and Tim are blast of fresh air!!

[@RockwellSocratese]

Look how far Bidens Kindness got us.

[@Redactedlllllllllllll]

​@@RockwellSocrateseI hope one day you realize that you live in a capitalist society, that means the prices you experience are determined by private individuals, not the government.

[@alenahubbard1391]

​@@RockwellSocratese Biden's kindness has gotten us very far indeed. His presidency has been a home run, it's sad that you can't see that.

[@hagamapama]

@@RockwellSocratese It got us to restore our place on the international stage as the leaders of the free world, the arsenal of democracy and defenders of worldwide freedom. And the only price was a relationship with Russia that was entirely built on falsehoods anyway -- a small price to pay.

[@aegisrunestone5573]

​@@RockwellSocratese Would you, dear intelligent sir, be able to tell us how exactly did Biden set the prices of groceries? Also, would you be kindly able to elaborate how Trump is going to fix it?

[@maxcorey8144]

I am a Republican who hates Trump and loves Tim Walz. What a contrast. Lying cheating scoundrel vs. Honest, reliable, family man. I am a Republican who is voting Democrat again. Trump has to go.

[@OccuredJakub12]

You're a rare breed nowadays but a highly needed one I believe Democrats should vote for great Republican presidents and vice versa. This polarization and tribalism in politics is only magnified when people limit their choices by making it an identity thing. Vote for the candidates who seem the best in your opinion, not the opinions of those who surround you and regurgitate old platitudes

[@chapablo]

@@maxcorey8144 I was a Republican too. I even voted for Trump in 2016. But he immediately showed he was not up to the task, and the promise of "adults in the room" quickly vanished into the lingering fart of his petulance. Daily fights with the press, outlandish statements, and then the cruelty towards the most vulnerable started. When I saw the bulk of the party handwave his hateful statements, I realized I had no home there anymore. I'm a Dem now, and not likely I'll go back. The stain of Trump will take decades to wash away.

[@BSWVI]

​@@OccuredJakub12As a Canadian, I approve this message. Here, the Prime Minister is automatically the leader of the party winning the most seats in the election. We do not vote directly for our Prime Minister. Or Sheriffs, etc.

[@ewill3435]

Same boat bud. I fall pretty conservative on most things, but my number 1 rule has always been "be respectful". The gop isn't, and hasn't for a long time.

[@caroljo420]

Thank you!!!

[@bjjones3474]

They hate Tim Walz because we love him!

[@Mark73]

They feel threatened by him because he's not threatening. Because he doesn't give them an excuse to be threatening themselves.

[@coffeebux]

Oh Frisco. That's right!

[@SurelyYewJest]

Guaranteed a charge they will make against him before or during the Vance debate is "Look at this clown! How's he supposed to make Xi Jinping cower in a corner?!"

[@foxymetroid]

The fact he's not threatening is what makes him threatening. The Democrats might win again and that scares the GOP.

[@mackdeen7021]

Also, he stands for what they SHOULD embrace and believe in. They hate him because they can’t have him. The Republican Party sold themselves to the Maga cult and it will take years to pick up the pieces. RIP GOP. 😢😮😂😅

[@ElizaHamilton1780]

Tim’s not threatening unless you don’t like being told NO by clear authority figures like him.

[@rini6]

Tim Walz is kind and empathetic. Of course they hate him.

[@morganhess6876]

Every time someone accuses a fictional character of being "unrealistically cruel [or] evil," I can only think that they've never paid any attention to the GOP.

[@SorowFame]

@@morganhess6876reality doesn’t have to be well written, that’s why there’s so many coincidences.

[@kidcoyoteanarchy]

​@@morganhess6876the Republicans have turned into cartoon super villains.

[@hyksos74]

Above all, he appears actually to be honest.

[@Gretabpooh]

​@@kidcoyoteanarchyThey took 1984, Animal Farm and the Hand Maid's Tale as instruction manuals, not cautionary fiction.

[@aprylrivera1744]

I miss the good old days when politicians showed far more respect for one another. Seniors for the BLUE team🎉🎉

[@nancymarquis3943]

AND not just for other politicians, but for other people in general!

[@spikeoramathon]

The one that made me laugh was "Tampon Tim" because he wanted to guarantee feminine hygiene products in public school restrooms. But they had to lie and make it seem that he was "forcing" tampons to be given to boys, of course.

[@pierregibson6699]

That’s psychotic😮

[@johnosullivan675]

Meanwhile... they decorated their ears with feminine hygiene products. 🤦‍♂️

[@markwilliamson4006]

Well, you know the Republican motto, 'Never let the truth get in the way of a good lie'.

[@nataschavisser573]

But you see, girls have cooties and periods are gross \s

[@TheMisterGuy]

Meanwhile Trump has taped a maxi pad to his ear so he can pretend to have a bullet wound.

[@chrissennfelder7249]

Is Walz flawless? Of course not, nobody is. Is he a decent man? Yes. Vote for decency.

[@bhatkat]

Shows how their faults are invisible to them and those of others are automatically put under that magifying glass.

[@segadavern]

Tim Waltz is the best human being with combination of all the divine virtues like love, kindness, compassion, honesty, truthfulness, humbleness, gratitude, joyfulness and many more. Tell the republicans who badmouth Tim to go and suck rotten eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every time they open their moths rotten stench comes pouring out projecting the rotten characters of what they accuse Tim of.

[@arnvonsalzburg5033]

One might think they knew the parable of Jesus about the mote and the beam...

[@MarcoLandin]

I'm gonna vote for the candidates that don't have 34 felonies on their record. Seems like a good measure of comparative decency. 🤓

[@Traci-Bolen]

Tim Walz is an amazing husband, father, and governor. I can't wait to vote for Harris-Walz in November.

[@deaks25]

I think it's simpler than that. As Steve says, Walz is everything a traditional conservative likes, and he is also a progressive. He makes them feel threatened because he is walking, talking proof that a "Proper Man" can also be a progressive. That you can be inclusive and still be a masculine guy, that you can work for a woman and not be emasculated by that. That you can be passionate but also respectful and professional. Walz is a subtle example of how the Right is completely full of sh*t and just stirring up division for their own selfish goals, he could undermine the very core of the Republican campaign just by showing up, he's an existential threat to them, simply by existing.

[@leyrua]

Exactly. You've hit the nail on the head.

[@SuperMrHiggins]

Nicely put.

[@songwolf108]

@@deaks25 WOW, spoken perfectly!!

[@hedgehog3180]

And he keeps pocking holes in their entire facade because behind his persona as a funny dad he's also quite sharp and witty. He keeps saying simple things that just drives them nuts and every time that happens they end up looking silly.

[@jamesmccloud1002]

People don't care about half of what this guy is saying they care about. He's just making things up to straw man their arguments. "Strawman" doesn't even feel like the right word, because at least a strawman resembles the thing it's trying to copy. This guy is just creating his own reality and this comment section is eating it up. I'm not even upset with you guys. You guys just need to get out and hear differing political opinions.

[@obviousalias9506]

The fact that they see Walz as this "problem" when he basically presents as a Republican archetype -- except for the fact that he has ethics, and empathy, and supports the ideals of democracy -- is so damn weird to me. Good video analysis, Steve. Thanks!

[@kjj26k]

Well that right just says the truth that everything Republicans claim to be integral to the core of their identity is in fact superficial things that are more akin to clothes than organs.

[@kathybalkenbush3027]

Thank you for standing up for the next VP of are Country!!!!

[@ammo7]

The only reason Tim Walz wouldn't be out quickly after paying for his groceries with a check would be because he knows every cashier (and their parents) by name and he would take his time to ask them how the family was doing and what was going on in their lives.

[@HartArtInk]

Exactly, but he'd still be aware of the line behind him and move it along...

[@DavidBarkland]

The vibe I'm getting as a non-american is that not only would he have his cheque ready and finished by the time the cashier has tagged all his groceries _and_ he knows all of them and their family by name, but after asking how they and the family is doing he'd _still_ be done in less time than most of us takes.

[@hagamapama]

@@DavidBarkland If you know someone well enough you don't need a lot of words to catch up and stay current with them. "Hey Doris, how's Carey?" "She's good." "Preschool this September right? Looking forward to it?" "Oh she can't wait!" "Can't stop to talk long, obviously, just wanted you to know that you and your dad are in my prayers." "Thanks Tim. That'll be $49.67." "*writing* Fourty...nine...sixty...seven. There you are." "Thanks, have a wonderful day!" "You as well!"

[@sakuuya1475]

Walz is staying behind to help the next person bag their groceries (we're at MN's own Cub Foods in this hypothetical)

[@nancymarquis3943]

HE CARES!

[@boydstephensmithjr]

I like to think of myself as a progressive man, but Tim Walz reminds me that I've wasted too much of my life obsessed with "winning" capitalism, instead of strengthening my community in any way I can.

[@Gretabpooh]

That's the prevalent mindset that's existed since the 1980s with Reagan's trickle down economics and union busting. The Almighty Dollar wasn't the be all end all that it is today.

[@annabrahamson4320]

Evil hates all things joyful, good and honorable

[@chrisblake4198]

They hate him because he is a human and not a lizard wearing human skin.

[@michaelsurratt1864]

That’s why they wear so much makeup they got a cover-up where the lines of the mask is

[@ziff_1]

Meanwhile ... JD Vance: "Hello fellow humans. How long have you worked here? 6 months? ok. Just give me whatever makes sense"

[@senikau78]

Love the expression “not wearing lizard skin”😂😂😂😂

[@Weazyl003]

​@@michaelsurratt1864maybe thats why they thoughts masks were unnecessary, cos theyre already wearing one

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

Lizards are kinder than GOPers.

[@Canoby]

I’m from Minnesota and was thrilled to help vote him into the governorship twice. The cringe we’re seeing at the national level is pretty similar to what we’ve seen locally since the Pandemic happened. And even the MN GOP ended up giving him free advertising whenever they try to make the case for how “terrible” he is.

[@dante6985]

Thinking "Tampon" Tim is an insult is pretty telling.

[@thursday315]

God I'm so glad we escaped Jensen!

[@thatonekatie3428]

​@@thursday315 I saw Jensen yesterday at the State Fair walking toward the "Never Walz" booth 🙄

[@hellomsmckay]

Thank you, Minnesota!

[@amyhinrichs4519]

They don’t recognize someone like this

[@rafaelcapuano8280]

I never understood how feeding children at schools has become so divisive.

[@dcmphoto7437]

Tim Walz has integrity! We need more people like him representing us. Tired of bullies and billionaires.

[@ke6nber]

Integrity is definitely Top 5 in the conservative Things They Hate playbook.

[@IheartDogs55]

I'm tired of billionaire bullies who refuse to accept new ideas.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Amen.

[@Palemagpie]

Is it because he is everything they pretend to represent?

[@nondescriptcat5620]

yea.

[@CorwinFound]

He's out conservativing them from the left. There will be conservatives questioning MAGA who vote Harris/Walz because Trump's weird orangeness and Vance's eyeliner weirds them out. Not a huge number but maybe 0.5% of previous Trump voters. And in this election ever tenth of a percent will count.

[@PaperMario64]

Exactly. I wanted to type this but used too many words. You did it perfectly.

[@TheOG-GG]

Exactly!

[@casbot71]

And especially because he makes their pretence at being that _so obvious._ He draws attention to their fakery by virtue of his being genuine.

[@nmsyouthologyhouryoutholog2946]

Thank You for Pointing Out Their Hypocrisy and Ignorance! I Am So Tired 😪 of Their Evil Stupidity

[@georgereston]

Tim Walz is a quality human being which is something neither Donald Trump nor JD Vance will ever be accused of.

[@monabear7287]

One of the few things.

[@jp4546]

They hate Tim Walz because “he’s everything they will never be “ 🎯

[@Weazyl003]

THEY COULD NEVER BE HIM

[@DarcyMaywall]

Exactly!

[@JagoHazzard]

I find the Republican obsession with masculinity a little weird. They hold Trump up as this icon of masculinity, but I struggle to think of anything especially stereotypically manly he's actually done. He's not an outdoorsman, he's never fought, he can't hold a family together, he has no athletic achievements, he can't face up to his responsibilities, he relies on others to fight his battles for him and he's oversensitive. Frankly, I think if it weren't for the rhetoric he spews, he'd be regarded as exactly the kind of man the Republicans make fun of.

[@SamAronow]

Hi Jago!

[@commscan314]

He's an asshole. That's what they like about him.

[@monabear7287]

The way they are hating on Gus Walz for being emotionally proud of his father is as gross as it is telling.

[@LouiseWeber-b2m]

Yes he is a happy guy ! Camala a happy lady. Together they will make America happy again !!!😂😂

[@leapingkitties]

They can take their toxic masculinity and put it where the sun don't shine. I love the man. He's awesome. Harris/Walz 2024 💙

[@findyourpassion8722]

What a great analysis of Tim Walz. I am sooo looking forward to have Kamala/Walz as the leaders of this nation. It will finally be about joy, not about darkness and cheating. 🎉❤🎉

[@davidabbott1951]

This is nothing new. When Jimmy Carter came into national prominence we learned among other things that he was a Sunday School teacher who confessed to have lusted in his heart but never once cheated on or disrespected his wife. Yet nobody hated him as passionately as the Moral Majority. Hypocrisy is OK if you are a Republican.

[@Gretabpooh]

Even then he put them to shame and they hated him for it.

[@brett66]

Yep, I think it's easy to forget how transparent republican hypocrisy and lust for power was even back then.

[@patriciafoster6282]

You are so right. My first encounter with Southern Baptist Christians was at a Sunday school dinner where I walked into a torrent of hatred and volatility like I had never seen. And their main topic was our beloved President Jimmy Carter. I was shocked and saddened. And it has only gotten worse since 11/2000 thanks to Fox then Trump. I pray we can rid ourselves of this plague. Vote Blue 💙🔵💙. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tantamounted]

My father still thinks of Jimmy Carter as a "clumsy oaf". Meanwhile I think of Pres. Carter as an inspiration and someone who lived as good a life as he understood how

[@nancymarquis3943]

So true! The worst judgment and general anger l have felt came from "good Christians". I don't listen to words anymore describing anyone. I 'listen' to how l feel around someone and what they do to help others. Took some getting 'educated' to do that. Words are cheap!

[@BarbaraRasbaugh]

Tim Walz is an honorable man. He has a heart that cares about People.

[@beccacollins1528]

And that's why they hate him. I think most of us would rather adopt him into our own families.

[@jasperrobinson3051]

Exactly vote HARRIS/WALZ 2024

[@Blaziken36]

Whereas Trump’s heart could attack him at any point after just one more McDonald’s meal 😂

[@lexa_power]

You said everything I have been saying to my friends and family since the convention! Thank you! It’s really important for men to speak out about these issues and healthy masculinity. I appreciate this video so much and agree with all of your points. Tim Walz is the type of healthy masculinity role model that Americans need! He will be a Vice President who supports everyone - whether you look like him or not, whether you pray or love like him or not. I seriously can’t believe people think tampon Tim is an insult - he wanted students to have health and safety products in schools so they can focus on learning and not have to miss school when they have their period if they can’t afford supplies. Shame on everyone who thinks that children shouldn’t have access to free hygiene products and food so they can focus on learning at school!!!! That’s seriously the weakest insult ever, and shows where their hearts really are. Also shame on anyone making fun of him for being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and being the faculty advisor to a program that supports love and acceptance for all students so everyone can learn safely. Why do republicans want bullying and violence and school shootings to continue?!

[@steveng.clinard1766]

#walztotheball When they first announced Walz as Harris' running mate, I thought he was just "guy sent from Central Casting", but once I learned more and, particularly, heared him speak at the first rally (and since) I've been really impressed and excited to have him on the ticket.

[@pierregibson6699]

Bingo, I actually know, like and are friends with people like Walz…where as Vance type of person you go to work and you just know you’re gonna end up getting into it with him

[@dennisyoung4631]

A blessedly *neighborly* type. Altogether a good person.

[@szeddezs]

Shouldn't it be #ballztothewalz?

[@Ues2DC]

Glad you came around. The progressives wanted him from day 1. We saw what he accomplished in Minny and his direct articulate yet down to earth style and knew he would be perfect. If only more of the party followed that lead. Glad they’re finally coming around

[@carlrainey]

Nice guys don't fix problems...oh golly gee it looks like people are losing their jobs cause companies are driving their stock up artificially....well maybe we can ask them if they would mind giving up some shareholder dividends so people could keep their jobs.

[@alexvoigt6946]

Tim Walz is the kind of guy who, if you were doing a home improvement project and asked to borrow a stud finder, he’d point at himself and say “you found one.” Then he’d proceed to find whatever stud you needed to find in the wall and help you with the project. In other words, he’s kindness and empathy wrapped in dad jokes.

[@gilbertspader7974]

I am an old jaded, disabled veteran. When i saw those kids hug him after signing a law it melted my missing heart.

[@Googerstein]

As a liberal living in southern Indiana, I feel represented by Tim Walz

[@samanthaadams619]

Hooray, another southern Indiana liberal! =D

[@thomasd4738]

Walz represents decent Midwestern values (nothern Indiana here!)

[@BrigidFitch2112]

SW Indiana here! Too bad I am scared to wear my Veterans for Harris T-shirt outside of the house. But yes, I am Walz-pilled! Also a liberal :)

[@desireecowling167]

​@@BrigidFitch2112Don't be scared Love a fellow Hoosier from Indianapolis

[@allyourmoney]

They hate Tim Walz because he's the kind of coach who wouldn't let them get away with bullying.

[@matthewalbers2906]

Brilliant. I lived 54 years in the Upper Great Lakes and I WISH I'd had Tim Walz as my neighbor. 🇺🇸

[@lakeliving2013]

Watching Hillary Clinton last night smiling and nodding while the DNC chants, "Lock HIM up!" was cathartic.. 😊

[@CorwinFound]

Yeah. My first impulse was to want her to shush it down as Harris and Walz do. And they are right to do so. But Clinton has earned the right to not shush and smirk a bit over it. Was never a huge fan of her as a politician, but that was a good moment for her and I appreciated it.

[@johnchedsey1306]

And isn't it strange that after Trump claimed she was some massive criminal in 2016, he has felony convictions and she has zero. I'm really happy she got that moment after the crap she endured in 2016

[@njp4321]

Agreed. In my opinion, the worst political decision she ever made was walking back the "basket of deplorables" comment. I sincerely believe that had she doubled down on it and explained why it was an appropriate statement, the 2016 elections would have gone differently.

[@sandpiperr]

NGL, I don't give a damn about her nor do I care if she feels vindicated. We've moved on.

[@casbot71]

That is was _Hillary_ in particular made it a iconic moment, and a ironic moment of history. .. that will be played back in history classes and documentaries. And let's be honest, she earned that moment. Also as she's not running it really doesn't apply to the Harris campaign. "You don't like what she did? Well then don't vote for Hillary...." I however hope someone 'tweets' video of that to Trump's Truth Social account, so he sees it directly without handlers present.

[@kaylaperrin122]

As someone who lost her dad 12 years ago, I wish I could adopt Tim Walz as my dad.

[@OnlyBlue2024-d2o]

My father also died 12 years ago, and I completely agree with you. Tim Walz is America's Dad.

[@Gamingmaster-jv9zj]

He should use America’s dad as a Campaign slogan

[@irishrose23]

Mine died over 40 years ago. And was nothing like Tim Walz. I want to adopt him too. Even though he's younger than I am.

[@thecountrybat]

My biological dad is still alive but I lost him to being a colossal piece of shit. My stepdad is very much a Tim Walz type. My mother and I are so fortunate to have him in our lives. Everyone deserves a Tim Walz type of dad. And soon, everyone in the US will have one, as our 50th vice president :)

[@FluffyCerberus]

An excellent video covering why Walz has been so effective for the ticket. I’m proud he represents my state of Minnesota!

[@bendavis3545]

He's more of a man than they've ever met.

[@SurelyYewJest]

More of a man than all the indoctrinated man children they see as the future of America's Project 2025 breeding program.

[@audreywitko1445]

And that means ALL of them put together! Tim exudes natural masculinity, makes women feel safe and secure no matter how independent we are as women. Those MAGA men look to women to feel safe and secure. That is why they want women out of the workplace, why they need to know we are always at home, why they have this obsession to be in control of our bodies, why they dictate the kind of love we should give them because what they don’t understand is that the boundless love we see Tim & Doug’s wives give to THEM comes from the love, joy, independence & trust their husbands give to them. MAGA men have so much to relearn. I wish them well.

[@ellenshatrau233]

@bendavis3545 - or will ever be......

[@skipwyatt5868]

They hate Walz because he shows that men can be compassionate, caring, fatherly, providers, who also serve their country and believe that good government exists to make people's lives better. He totally disproves the GOP's entire existence. Its why they are short circuiting.

[@andrewrogers3067]

This has convinced me that if Kamala Harris wins, either she should run for another term and then let Tim Walz run afterwards, or not run for a second term at all and simply let Tim Walz run as the new candidate. Tim is simply the best choice for countering republicans.

[@mintzbuck]

He also just oozes masculinity without having to put in a huge amount of effort like they do. He doesn't need to virtue signal is manliness because he just lives it. He is far more comfortable with himself and who he is than they could ever be.

[@nancymarquis3943]

And that self confidence and sense of humor is more masculine than any muscular wrestler ever displayed.

[@cathyadams7288]

Tim Walz is all American man! Father, Spouse, Governor, Teacher, Coach & 24 yrs Military Reserve! Decent and Honest loving man! What is there not to like!

[@loisjeanflannery5536]

Funny, Biden was the same good man as Walz. Thank you, President Biden and thank you Tim Walz. 💙💙💙💙

[@brairr9966]

Steve..... extremely well researched and presented......well spoken......thank you

[@AvitusNox]

I questioned the VP pick for all of 5min and a google search. Let’s go Coach.

[@chaunceyfeatherstone6209]

Yeah, I was sort of hoping for Pete Buttegieg (and the choice would not have been wrong). But Walz has an optimism that isn't as cut and dried as Mayor Pete's. Walz is a guy who could tell you you're wrong in a way you wouldn't feel bad about. And, right now, America has a lot of wrong thinking.

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

The Repubs can't imagine being so comfortable in their own skin that being the butt of the joke doesn't make you burst into flames with rage.

[@MEKIDAME]

Indeed!

[@lolloblue9646]

They're just that insecure

[@lovelyandsmartcommentator5130]

As he says MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS when it comes to sexuality.

[@shinyagumon7015]

Tim Waltz is the kind of guy Republicans think they are, Donald Trump and JD Vance is who they really are.

[@SomeCrow-rq5dz]

They're mad because his adult daughter talks to him

[@lolloblue9646]

​@@SomeCrow-rq5dzamazing what being a good parent gets you

[@matthulhu27]

I knew nothing about Tim Walz until he was picked for VP, but I liked him almost immediately. Despite everything he’s accomplished in his life, he’s still a down to earth guy who knows how to relate to people. He doesn’t think he’s entitled to anyone’s respect, he just earns it, then works to keep it. It’s a truly admirable quality in a person, especially in a politician. Great video!

[@eleanorbertuch135]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. Justice will prevail and blue is the color of success God bless Kamala and Tim😇😇😇👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@gkarenko9593]

This seems to be shaping up to be a battle of fear and hate vs. hope and positivity.

[@SurelyYewJest]

It has ALWAYS been about that. That basically describes GOP vs. Dems in every election for the last 30 years.

[@nancymarquis3943]

But the GOP doesn't think that.

[@wilmer4258]

Its so wonderful to see a REAL MAN in office 2nd in command Vice Pres. He is a shinning example of what a father, husband, neighbor, teacher, govener and future VP of this nation. Love the team of Kamala Tim!!!!❤❤❤ VOTE BLUE ALL THE WAY!!!🎉💖

[@ericbroyston4185]

That my brother from another mother was excellent. Loved every word,thank you, thank you.

[@Kazutoification]

Every Republican accusation is a confession. They're not describing Walz; they're just describing themselves.

[@ChrisHUTTON-zc4br]

Tim Walz isn't threatening, he's inspiring.

[@DracoMagnius]

And that's why he's a threat to the MAGA Republican.

[@sophiejones3554]

Inspiring people are always a threat to people who are too cowardly to be inspired.

[@canaisyoung3601]

He's threatening to the MAGA Republicans because he's everything they're not.

[@quynhchipham9607]

That's the thing, that's why they hate him.

[@davidblair9877]

“Two of those things are the same thing.” -MAGA

[@djdrews]

This is a great video. Your commentary toward the end is excellent! Thank you.

[@evillemike2009]

"...he's everything they'll never be." Outstanding, young man. Keep 'em comin'.

[@hojichaisfarsuperiortochai9309]

I moved back to the US right before Trump became president. The longer I heard from Trump and saw how much my neighbors loved his hate, the more negative and critical I became of the US, often comparing it to the country I left. My mother asked why I hated America. I said that it’s not that I hated America, it’s that I hated what Trump and the republicans had turned America into. America has so much potential for good, but they were destroying this country. I had left in 2000 when Clinton was president. I finally feel hope that we can put Trump behind us and start fresh. Vote blue 💙💙💙

[@nassirahmad4873]

You hit the nail directly upon the head.

[@nondescriptcat5620]

they hate him because he shows what real, confident masculinity looks like, which blows up their whole bullshit macho facade.

[@ynvch]

"Fat dad"? Have they seen the guy they're voting for?

[@bryantlibby4322]

trump is just fat. he is not a dad. sure, he sired children, but is a fat bear in the woods that sired cubs actually a dad?

[@nopenopenopenope4076]

Next time you point a finger hahahahaha

[@jasonbrown3925]

You mean WIDE LOAD 45?

[@vincentdemidio7902]

So says "Dumbo the Elephant".

[@HeavyMetalMouse]

I feel like Trump gives off more of a 'Creepy Old Uncle Touchy' vibe than a 'Fat Dad' vibe, y'know?

[@charliebreitenmoser696]

i met Tim Walz yesterday and he gave people time to take pictures, was smiling and giving complements, an amazing man and a fantastic governor

[@pamlachowitzer3483]

We've always known this Tim Walz in Minnesota. He's the epitome of "Minnesota Nice" and we're glad to share him with the rest of the country. He will be an incredible Vice President!

[@IheartDogs55]

What a great dissection of the way the GOP perceives "manhood" vs. the Democrats' viewpoint. Thank you for this.

[@cosmosblue772]

He called them out on their weird shit and comes across as reasonable, kind and just generally a good person. And they don't know how to deal with that.

[@ryanmackenzie6109]

You and I are on the same wavelength. Thought the EXACT same thing. Seems like the reason they hate him is because he's _kind._ He's charming, and treats people with respect and dignity- and he doesn't have a need to command it for himself, because it is freely given to him. He's sweet, and a jokester. That kind of person scares them because they are so used to wallowing in anger and hatred that being kind and being _happy_ strikes them as uncanny. And if it's strange, it had to be destroyed

[@MrMarinus18]

I actually think it is the joy itself. Trump's masculinity is all about misery. About how miserable it is to be a man and how miserable society is to them. It's why Harris' joy is so triggering to them cause it threatens their world view. For many right wing propagandists it also threatens their bottom line. They rely on misery and cynicism to make money. Trump is a very miserable individual. I don't really think I've ever seen him happy. Even when he was president he was all paranoid, stressed and miserable.

[@nancymarquis3943]

And they know that they can't change him or corrupt him!

[@mausmalone]

The "ignorant questioner" thing is a little loopy. Back in middle school I had a teacher who took a moment to explain to us all (in sex ed class, naturally) the difference between ignorance and naivety. Essentially the distinction between refusing to learn vs never having had the opportunity to learn. And that if someone comes to you with naivety you should explain with patience, but if they come at you from ignorance you should take them to task. Even if Walz went to a Springsteen concert and asked "Do you think they'll play Jack and Diane?" that's just naive and you can simply and patiently correct them. But when Matt Walsh asks "What is a woman?" THAT'S an ignorant questioner.

[@NovaSaber]

I'd say Matt Walsh is a cynical questioner. He doesn't ask that because he's interested in anyone else's answer, he asks hoping they won't be able to answer (and then deceptively edits the video to make it look like they didn't answer).

[@TheMiyacat]

Agree. Very very loopy because most of what they say are not based on any logic or intellect.

[@hedgehog3180]

I think it's something along those lines they meant, it's fairly common in ads and media aimed at kids to have parents who ask seemingly stupid questions but I don't understand how that turned into a culture war thing. Like that's just a trope that exists in anything aimed at kids because when you're young it feels like your parents are horribly behind the times and obviously media aimed at kids will reflect that. If media pointing out that adults don't keep up with trends offends you then you have to be incredibly insecure, most people over 30 have no trouble admitting it and a lot of people do it on purpose because it actually becomes funny when you're an adult.

[@MrCanuckDon]

That buildup to your last few sentences brought tears to my eyes because that's what this fight is so much about. Fighting these bellyaching, miserable men of this world because they can never ever be the type of confident, all-around good guy that Tim Walz is. They hate this. It tears them apart and they're fighting their self-hatred.

[@mkjirak]

The only reason I'm sad about Tim Walz being on the ticket is he won't be my governor anymore. He's a genuine good dude and that's so rare in politics.

[@mst3kharris]

They’re just hella mad we Minnesotans elected a normal guy and they can’t figure out how to twist it around on him.

[@doomsdayrabbit4398]

Not the first time California and Minnesota have pissed off the right wing loons.

[@lindamitas]

That was excellent!!!

[@russellholley-hurt2637]

I wish I could like this more times. Big up to Tim (and Doug Emhoff) for demonstrating positive, self-confident, supportive masculinity.

[@RockinJohnnyG]

If Tim Walz became Principal of a school in your area, you'd move a mountain to have your kids transferred there.

[@ellyross7082]

Hi Steve. Thx for your humanity. That's something that has been in short supply for the last 9 yrs. It's refreshing n is very much appreciated. Thx for being you. Please, keep it up. Looking forward to more. Elly

[@johnosullivan675]

I'm looking forward to the day that Kamala replaces Clarence Thomas with Barack Obama.

[@katyungodly]

Obligatory reminder that Clarence Thomas is good friends with a Nazi sympathizer and his wife is a Qanoner/Jan 6 insurrectionist

[@VoxAstra-qk4jz]

Constitutionally, is that allowed?

[@majohnse]

Or Michelle Obama

[@worldtraveller3819]

100%

[@pamouellette5344]

Oh me too!

[@blueguy12345]

The hâte him because he's honest, competant, relatable and likeable. Yep agreed. He's everything they want to be but will never be.

[@quandracrawford2739]

Thank you for speaking on this issue. It’s so degrading for anyone to speak such ignorance and evil on a son if a father who he is very proud of. Thank you.

[@olencone4005]

Tim Walz seems like an honest, likeable, relatable, sane, and completely normal person -- the kind of guy who doesn't think you need ID to buy bread or that Tic Tacs come in multiple size containers because of inflation... the kind of person who won't whine about flushing a toilet 15 times or go off on some weird windmill-themed rant when asked about foreign policy... and definitely not the kind of leader who will spend 428 days of his 1400 days in office plopped down on a golf course on the taxpayer's dime. 👍

[@hellomsmckay]

The kind of guy who wouldn't dare own a gold toilet in the first place.

[@TheSonicShoe]

"happy, respected, liked. No wonder men on the right are so quick to tear Tim Walz down: he's everything they'll never be." DAMN that was savage! Holy crap, I was drinking while watching this, and that line nearly made me do a spit take! Preach bro!

[@kellys.6047]

Tim does seem extremely competent. This is my first time watching your channel. Excellent video. I just subscribed.😊