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Thank you for this wonderful, relevant and moving post and endorsement.

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I couldn't agree more! Thanks Charlotte! 🤗

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Thank you for sharing the details of this story. I had heard about this but I didn't have the historical perspective that you supplied. Maybe it's just me, but I've seen so many videos, pictures and memes of former President Obama and VP Biden, and then President Biden and VP Harris smiling, laughing and having a good time. I'm certain that we'll all see this with VP Harris and Gov. Walz. But, you never see any of this with Trump, either with Pence or with Vance. It's that weird?

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Since I have a trans granddaughter, I’m thrilled about Tim Walz’s stance on LGBTQ+ protection. I can hardly wait until the convention, what a contrast to the one in Milwaukee.

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“It really needed to be the football coach, who was the soldier and was straight and was married." Those words? In 1999, in rural Minnesota? You are not the only one tearing up, I am in awe. Thank you for this. Gratitude to VP Harris for picking this humble, amazing man. Today, I feel lucky.

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Charlotte! You did it again: tears of joy in my coffee! Again!

This is such a lovely telling of a lovely man and I thank you for spelling it out. America needs leaders with empathy and smarts. Harris and Walz fill that bill.

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Thank you for sharing this story. This is my favorite Tim Walz quote from a recent talk he gave at ESRI, a GIS company: "I know that I'm preaching to the choir, but now the choir needs to sing!" I am singing. We need HarrisWalz 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni8BrT0-6gM

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#beliketim

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Thank you for this post and information! 🌺

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I’m so happy to hear your unconditional endorsement of Tim Walz. I share it. There is so much to like and so little not to like about him. I have not felt so hopeful in years.

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Charlotte I’ve followed you on Twitter forever and you have always been one of my favs to follow. We share so many values! imagine that ! A 55 year old straight Canadian gal! Of course we do! Why people cannot understand embracing each other for how we treat each other as people and not our race, differences in who we worship or love - is always so beyond my understanding! you are so smart and insightful. I’m so glad I’ve subscribed! I’m so hopeful now for your country and all the up-and-coming great Democrats. I loved this episode and look forward to the next! ❤️

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Amen a thousand times. Your writing is beautiful and your message speaks to my heart. I send your 12 year old self a loving hug and gratitude that you’re still here in mind and body.

I say to myself that miracles happen so the time. And Harris Walz is a miracle. I’m beyond excited to vote for a winning ticket! LFG!

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Well, you made me tear up too reading this. As always, thank you.

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It was also SPECTACULAR to see the cameras on YOU at the rally. All’s great with the world again!

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You are so great!

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Love it. Love them. Let’s GO blue: imagine an America where EVERYONE has rights. This Nana is here for it.

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