Walz Pushes Democrats to Reconnect With Rural and Working-Class Voters

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2024, said during a speech on June 13 that his party needs to sharpen its message and reach more voters. Speaking at an event hosted by the liberal Center for American Progress, Walz expressed alarm over recent developments, including the removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) from a press conference Padilla interrupted that was being held by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Walz described the incident as part of a broader pattern of overreach—although DHS and the White House defended the actions as necessary. Walz said he first learned about the incident while testifying before the House Oversight Committee....