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Politics and Government News

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'That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

'That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

The teen's exuberance captured hearts and went viral, becoming perhaps the defining image of his father's address and further humanizing a running mate picked by Vice President Kamala Harris in no small part for his everyman appeal.
by The Associated Press

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‘He’s always going to be Mr. Walz’: Mankato West alumni watch former teacher accept VP nomination 

‘He’s always going to be Mr. Walz’: Mankato West alumni watch former teacher accept VP nomination 

Former students, alumni, colleagues and neighbors gathered at the Mankato West High School auditorium Wednesday evening to watch Gov. Tim Walz formally accept his nomination on the big screen with a speech.
by Hannah Yang

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Trump's remixed rallies try to change the tune from 'Crooked Joe' to 'Comrade Kamala'

Trump's remixed rallies try to change the tune from 'Crooked Joe' to 'Comrade Kamala'

Former President Donald Trump's rallies often resemble rock concerts, full of his greatest hits. But the former president has struggled to change his tune to run against Vice President Harris.
by Stephen Fowler

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Tribal leaders weigh in on Walz’s work with tribal-state relations

Tribal leaders weigh in on Walz’s work with tribal-state relations

Though there have been “moments of disagreement and difference,” tribal leaders across the state have voiced their support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, pointing to his efforts to build tribal-state relations.
by Melissa Olson

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Gov. Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

Gov. Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

The Minnesota governor used the Democratic National Convention stage to introduce himself to the thousands of delegates in attendance and — more importantly for the campaign — those watching at home. Walz’s national profile has quickly ascended from a little-known governor in the Midwest to running for the second-highest job in the country.
by Clay Masters and The Associated Press

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Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security.
by The Associated Press

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As Gov. Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation, his daughter Hope helps him relate

As Gov. Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation, his daughter Hope helps him relate

Hope Walz, Minnesota’s first daughter, has gone viral in videos from the State Fair and about text-free driving as her dad, Gov. Tim Walz, takes the spotlight Wednesday night at the DNC.
by Elena Moore

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Lt. Gov. Flanagan on Walz’s skills, flubs, tribal relations and potential promotion

Lt. Gov. Flanagan on Walz’s skills, flubs, tribal relations and potential promotion

If the Harris-Walz ticket prevails, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will become the state’s first female governor and the country’s first female Native American governor. She joined Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer by phone Wednesday to talk about Walz’s and her own future.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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