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Tim Walz: “Democrats can't govern by fear.”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Podcast Discussion on Democratic Party Challenges with Governors Gavin Newsom and Tim Walz

Published | Video Starts at 43:21

Were up there for, though? Yeah, of course. I mean, they had to fall in line. I mean, this guy doesn't play by any rules and that's why he has more options. Democrats can't govern by fear. But I've said this, Gavin, I taught fourth grade. Fear is a incredible short term motivator. You change behaviors though, for the long run, what are we going to have to do? (43:21–43:24)

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