Opinion

People Are Loving Tim Walz's Extremely Petty Reason For Not Voting For Donald Trump

Matt Stopera

4 November 2024 at 2:35 pm·2-min read

People have a lot of reasons for not voting for Donald Trump.

Donald Trump speaking — Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Some people's top issue is women's rights.

Tim Walz on abortion rights:"This is basic human rights... This is about healthcare. In Minnesota, we are ranked first in healthcare for a reason: We trust women. We trust doctors."#VPDebate2024 pic.twitter.com/c5xpT48SPA
— Voto Latino (@votolatino) October 2, 2024

Twitter: @votolatino

For other people, it's the economy.

As President, I will grow our economy. And I’ll lower the cost of everyday needs like healthcare, housing, and groceries.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 23, 2024

Twitter: @KamalaHarris

And, who knows? Maybe recreational marijuana is your thing.

I will legalize recreational marijuana, break down unjust legal barriers, and create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry. pic.twitter.com/MuzCIpr3oP
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 3, 2024

Twitter: @KamalaHarris

Well, Tim Walz offered up a petty reason for not voting for Donald Trump, and that petty reason is going viral:

Tim Walz: "How great is gonna be just not to see him on TV anymore?" pic.twitter.com/okDXJUb9NK
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 2, 2024

Twitter: @atrupar

"So many reasons to vote for Kamala Harris. So many reasons to vote against this guy," he said. "This one may be petty, but we may have earned it after nine years: How great is it gonna be to not see him on TV anymore?"

Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a podium during a campaign event in Flagstaff, AZ. Supporters with signs cheer behind him. C-SPAN 2024 branding is visible — C-SPAN

This petty reason is really resonating with people.

This is a winning message https://t.co/1QHgn4lfAE pic.twitter.com/xXQKXJL3sE
— Ron 🇺🇦🇮🇱🐝🪷 #KamalaHarris2024 (@rwcogito) November 3, 2024

Twitter: @rwcogito

This person called it "The dream."

The dream https://t.co/RiMiJmxsN0
— I Believe In The Context (@csilverandgold) November 3, 2024

Twitter: @csilverandgold

Another person called it the "most potent closing message for the campaign."

Walz with the most potent closing message for the campaign lol https://t.co/EVRdYu1kOq
— Freddy Doss, Pre-PhD (He/Him)🌈 (@FredrickDoss) November 3, 2024

Twitter: @FredrickDoss

And this person joked, "As a single issue voter, this is my single issue."

As a single issue voter, this is my single issue: https://t.co/9r9lzjSHnX
— Immanuel (@antiscarcity) November 2, 2024

Twitter: @antiscarcity

Whatever your reason, I think we're all ready for this thing to be over.

Tim Walz is clapping while speaking at a podium outdoors, wearing a suit jacket and a dress shirt — Mario Tama / Getty Images

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