Hi Gabe - here is my quick off-the-cuff reaction to your post today about Gov Walz. I most agree with your point #10, but generally disagree with your apparent stance that Gov Shapiro would've been a better choice. Did you see Ezra Klein's Aug 2 interview with Tim Walz? In just one hour I was sold that Walz is a genuine and relatable leader who truly listens and focuses on problem-solving rather than trying to prove himself right on all issues at all times. While, just 5 minutes into listening to Josh Shapiro at yesterday's rally, I felt that here was another ambitious politician who speaks in declarations and tries to tell people what/how they should be thinking.
I so admire your intelligence and expertise, Gabe, and you are likely correct about all of the political calculations but from my viewpoint, you're discounting the chemistry and human psychology.
Uncomfortable but extremely useful notes on both Walzes. There are also more-than-rumors that Trump's team aided the whispering campaign against Josh Shapiro because they were terrified of him joining Harris's ticket, but what you cite here is explanation enough for why that pairing probably wasn't meant to be.
Hmmm, Gabe, this was a fascinating read. But it wandered a bit far afield from your usual fact-base reporting. This column of observations from 30,000’ was largely armchair quarterbacking and hunch-based second-guessing. No worries. You are among the very best political reporters around. One column is just that: one column. Thanks for what you do.
Unless I hear back from you, am sending this to a friend, who asked my view of Walz. Basically, for me, it is a repeat of Vance, no outreach to the center, or as mentioned above, the median voter. Fighting from one's corner may be effective, but it shows no courage.
Hi Gabe - here is my quick off-the-cuff reaction to your post today about Gov Walz. I most agree with your point #10, but generally disagree with your apparent stance that Gov Shapiro would've been a better choice. Did you see Ezra Klein's Aug 2 interview with Tim Walz? In just one hour I was sold that Walz is a genuine and relatable leader who truly listens and focuses on problem-solving rather than trying to prove himself right on all issues at all times. While, just 5 minutes into listening to Josh Shapiro at yesterday's rally, I felt that here was another ambitious politician who speaks in declarations and tries to tell people what/how they should be thinking.
I so admire your intelligence and expertise, Gabe, and you are likely correct about all of the political calculations but from my viewpoint, you're discounting the chemistry and human psychology.
Yes, full agreement. And Ezra Klein reinforced his August 2 interview with Tim Walz with his August 6 “Ezra Klein Show” podcast.
The Florida recount showed that Gore won the state, but that was weeks later and privately paid for.
Uncomfortable but extremely useful notes on both Walzes. There are also more-than-rumors that Trump's team aided the whispering campaign against Josh Shapiro because they were terrified of him joining Harris's ticket, but what you cite here is explanation enough for why that pairing probably wasn't meant to be.
[Despair about AIPAC deleted.]
Hmmm, Gabe, this was a fascinating read. But it wandered a bit far afield from your usual fact-base reporting. This column of observations from 30,000’ was largely armchair quarterbacking and hunch-based second-guessing. No worries. You are among the very best political reporters around. One column is just that: one column. Thanks for what you do.
Unless I hear back from you, am sending this to a friend, who asked my view of Walz. Basically, for me, it is a repeat of Vance, no outreach to the center, or as mentioned above, the median voter. Fighting from one's corner may be effective, but it shows no courage.