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Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz is reportedly the Democratic Party’s hope for the Vice President slot alongside Kamala Harris, which might be the quietest panic attack in party history. Conservatives are sharpening their pencils and getting ready to dissect the many inadequacies that Walz has displayed during his time in office. The list is long enough to make even the most seasoned politician blush.
This isn’t a case of innocent missteps; it seems Walz has developed a talent for inflating his resume with savory embellishments. His military background is under scrutiny, with frequent fabrications about his rank raising eyebrows. But wait, there’s more! In a delightful twist, CNN—yes, you read that right—has found yet another gem in Walz’s history: a DUI arrest from 1995 that he has handled with all the grace of a three-legged dog on ice.
CNN Catches Tim Walz Campaign in Major Lie About His Past Arrest https://t.co/3LTAzsPm8f #gatewaypundit via @gatewaypundit
— bill (@shortman5427) August 16, 2024
Back in the summer of ‘95, Walz was a high school teacher and coach and found himself pulled over in Chadron, Nebraska, for going a brisk 96 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. One has to wonder if he was trying to break some sort of land speed record or just making sure everyone knew the school year was almost over. The state trooper consequently detected alcohol on him and, naturally, whisked him off for a hospital checkup, where he delivered a sparkling blood alcohol level of .128—over the legal limit of .1. Not exactly a proud moment for someone with presidential aspirations.
By early 1996, Walz admitted to drinking and driving during a court appearance, though he later attempted to sweep it under the rug. His attorney tried to spin the tale, claiming Walz believed he was being chased before realizing it was just a trooper ready to pull him over. While one might applaud the creativity, the realities of that night are far more sobering—as in “don’t drink and drive” sobering.
Walz’s campaign has taken an interesting stance on the incident, suggesting that hearing challenges from his military service contributed to his alleged difficulty in understanding what the trooper was saying. Pardon the skepticism, but blaming the officer for not speaking up may not win over the average American. A spokesperson recently stated that since Walz drove home after the encounter, everything must have been peachy. It seems the Bill of Rights is not being violated, which is a tad different than being in the clear for driving under the influence.
In a world where admitting past mistakes is often seen as commendable, it’s perplexing that Walz didn’t lead with honesty. Though it’s great to hear someone claim to have overcome their past struggles, wouldn’t it be far more refreshing for Walz to stop weaving tales about it? The scrutiny he now faces is merely an extension of behavior he has exhibited many times before, and it poses an unsettling question: does this pattern of behavior inspire confidence in what he would bring to the vice presidency?
