I live in Minnesota-was born here so I have been around a VERY long time.
Because I don't listen to regular news or get a Newspaper I discovered today that there are hundreds of things I did not know about Walz via podcasts I do listen to.
I never voted for him and told hubby I believe he was selected; not elected.
So perhaps, Harris picking Walz has now opened up a plethora of negative things the world never knew and especially those normies in Minnesota.
Could it be that Harris picking Walz opens the door for Minnesota to finally get a great MAGA Governor!!!!!
I live in Minnesota, too. Like you, I mostly listen to podcasts. Have learned many things about Walz today.
I don't think they could have put together a worse ticket.
I think that this was done on purpose to clear the path for new candidates at the DNC convention. I think it's shaping up to be Must-See-TV.
As far as getting a better governor goes, I think we are too corrupt voting-wise. Remember when the GOP took the state house and senate by surprise because the DFL voting volunteers were so focused on the gubenatorial race? The DFL governor won. (DFL - Democratic Farm Labor party, because plain old Democrat isn't left enough!) That told me everything I needed to know about the corruption.
There is no way this state would go republican in the house and senate and then go DFL for governor.
When I first moved here 25+ years ago, I was told that republicans could run Jesus on the cross in this state and he STILL wouldn't win. I believe it now.