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calguy

(5,691 posts) Tue Aug 6, 2024, 11:16 PM Aug 6

Having watched both Walz and Shapiro speak tonight [View all]

I'm convinced that Kamala made the right choice.

Josh Shapiro was exceptional in the way he delivered his speech. He said all the right things in all the right ways, fired up the crowd, and showed himself to be a strong and powerful leader. He's a skilled politician for sure.

Tim Walz was all those things and more. Instead of sounding like a politician, he sounded like the common guy. I related to him more than I did to Shapiro. Walz has a heartwarming, neighborly way about him. I think it'll play well in the northern swing states we need to win.

Shapiro was my favorite yesterday, but now that I've 'Coach' Walz speak, it's clear to me that Walz was the better choice.

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Having watched both Walz and Shapiro speak tonight [View all] calguy Aug 6 OP

I agree ibegurpard Aug 6 #1

that's a fact... democratsruletheday Aug 6 #4

Yes this was part of the decision it appears. Irish_Dem Aug 6 #5

Abso-fuckin-lutely!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 6 #2

Yes Cirsium Aug 6 #3

I also think Wisconsin and Ohio. Maybe even Indiana. Irish_Dem Aug 6 #7

Rural everywhere. I think. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 6 #8

Yep. He didnt sound like a politician. Josh did. Amaryllis Aug 6 #6

Suspect Shapiro or Kelly would have hit a home run too. But I really like Walz and think Silent Type Aug 6 #9

I don't want to sound overly optimistic, but Walz is the kind of populist politician that Trump wishes he was. lees1975 Aug 6 #10

I love them both but...we need the guy who's gonna lean over Harris' shoulder someday and say... CincyDem Aug 7 #11

Relatable. Walz is smart, kind, and relatable Attilatheblond Aug 7 #12

Agreed. Loved how Shapiro worked up the crowd - for the cause, but Walz a better fit and funnnny, with a purpose. somaticexperiencing Aug 7 #13

It's nice to have a talent pool like this one. GoodRaisin Aug 7 #14

Josh is a rising superstar--he will undoubtedly go for the Presidency in his own right after Harris... hlthe2b Aug 7 #15

Shapiro probably won't be the next one at the top of the ticket Zoomie1986 Aug 7 #16