I'm uploading video footage from this afternoon's rally now and will post Youtubes as soon as they are processed. In the meantime, here's the press release from the Walz campaign:
At a rally today in Rochester, former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson (R) endorsed Tim Walz for re-election. Joining Walz and Carlson at the rally was former Vice President and fellow Minnesotan, Walter Mondale.
“In this election, Tim Walz is the clear choice,” said Carlson. “I’m continually impressed with Tim’s leadership and his ability to bring people together in southern Minnesota communities. It is clear that people identify with Tim’s experience as a teacher, veteran and football coach and I think that helps them lay aside partisan predispositions and join with Tim to solve problems.”
“Time and again, Tim stood up for southern Minnesota and did the right thing,” said former Vice President Walter Mondale. “Tim’s willingness to cut his office budget, increase transparency in government, and fight for tougher ethics rules for Congress are clear evidence of his integrity and leadership style. Tim is the kind of person who can turn this country around.”
Walz, a twenty-four year veteran of the Army National Guard and public school teacher said he was “humbled to have the backing of these two giants of Minnesota political history.”
Walz went on to say, “Governor Carlson and Vice President Mondale’s legacies loom large over those of us seeking election in Minnesota. I’m honored to receive their endorsement and I count on their counsel and advice now and in the future as I work to create jobs, increase transparency in government, and bring people together around solutions to our most challenging problems.”
“Over the next two years it is absolutely imperative that the President and Congress bring the budget into balance. It must be done on a bipartisan basis with leaders who have the ability to rise above short term pressures and put our long term interests first. This is not about political parties. Tim Walz is one of the most outstanding leaders that Minnesota has and we need his abilities in Washington,” said Carlson.
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