Who Will Get to Define Tim Walz?
Most Americans had never heard of Tim Walz before this week. Will they allow him to be defined by brief, out-of-context soundbites, or will they take the time to get to know him?
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Most Americans had never heard of Tim Walz before this week. Will they allow him to be defined by brief, out-of-context soundbites, or will they take the time to get to know him?
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