After weeks of speculation, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will join the Harris ticket as her vice presidential pick over other candidates, like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate, wagering that a former red-district congressman with a progressive streak can help her win over working-class voters in battleground states needed to beat Donald Trump in November.

“The entire country is about to see why their friends from Minnesota can’t stop bragging about Governor Walz,” Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin said in a statement. “By picking a servant leader born and raised in a small town who has dedicated his career to protecting freedoms and lifting up working families, Vice President Harris has chosen the perfect foil for [Trump running mate] JD Vance and his politics of resentment.”

    • verdigris
      25·
      3 months ago

      On the contrary, that’s why it’s a great state; the cold builds so much character!

          • toasteecup@lemmy.worldEnglish
            3·
            3 months ago

            Admittedly I’m am one such person, I can’t tolerate the cold. Would rather be hot and sweaty

            • RinseDrizzle@midwest.socialEnglish
              4·
              3 months ago

              Oh, I hear ya, but I bet you’d be surprised by what you could endure on a long enough timeline (and a thicc enough jacket). Humans are surprisingly resilient when there’s enough time to adapt.

              Summer’s my favorite season by a mile. Even Fall is hard to enjoy cause the drops in temp feel terrible at first. 65° positively brisk. But every year, across the state, Spring will start thawing and soon as we above freezing dudes bust out the shorts & tee’s (usually one or other, ie: hood & shorts, jeans & tees). 50° suddenly picnic weather.

              But also shhh… we kind of a sleeper state. Don’t blow up my brunch joint 😂

              • toasteecup@lemmy.worldEnglish
                1·
                3 months ago

                Yeah I’m sure I’d adjust but I also know ilmy other half is pretty firmly against moving out of our area. I personally would prefer to be in Portland. (Call it what you like, I love being there. It’s the vibe that suits me best). That all being said, I might swing a vacation and see your state during some nice weather.

    • JaymesRS@literature.cafeEnglish
      16·
      3 months ago

      As a 3x resident of Minnesota (moved for schooling with family 2 different times then moved back both times) You can always add more blankets or clothing to stay warm you can only take so many clothes off when it gets too hot. It’s a pretty great state.

    • RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world
      8·
      3 months ago

      Global warming will “help”. Even where I live we’ve seen a marked decline in snowfall and higher average winter temps. Just consider that even though it’s relatively colder, consider you’re not baking elsewhere.

    • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
      6·
      3 months ago

      Don’t worry climate change will fix that eventually for ya! /s But lets hope Harris has a strong climate policy.