The joyful Minnesota governor is a valuable spokesperson for Harris whose background and personality can help the Democratic ticket undermine Trumpās efforts to woo Americaās men.
Tim WalzāsĀ first official speechĀ on the Democratic ticket displayed all the reasons thatĀ Kamala HarrisĀ has been lauded for picking the Minnesota governor as her running mate. Personally, I think one outshines all the rest.
Walzās military background and his work as a high school teacher and football coach, along with his palpable joy andĀ open expressions of compassion for people in need, offer America a vision of what manhood can look like ā heās a ājoyful warriorā offering a vision in contrast with whatās being offered by Donald Trumpās bravado-driven campaign.
And heās clearly willing to challenge Team Trump on that front. He displayed that even before he received the call to join Harrisā campaign, using public appearances to refer to Trump and his allies asĀ ābulliesā who are truly weak at heartĀ and by mocking the GOP ticket for ārunning for He-Man Women Haters Club or something.ā
Youāre still missing the point. The āvision of what manhood can look likeā isnāt his military service or his football coaching. Itās everything that isnāt that. Itās realizing that things that traditionally have or havenāt existed in the commonly accepted vision of what manhood is donāt have to be. Itās recognizing that Tim Walz self identifies as man, and he lives an authentic life that includes all manner of interests and cares that arenāt ātraditionally manly.ā The first step to realizing that manhood is socially constructed is celebrating men who are vast pools beyond that. You and I already know that, but America at large doesnāt. Itās like how Auntie Diaries is an extremely progressive rap song while being basically where weāve been since at least a decade. Itās not so much about where everyone is, but about where everyone is.
Youāre missing my point, which is that he is recognized for his military service and coaching as a way to justify his other qualities.
If he was a professional dancer and long time peace activist he would not be celebrated as manly or daddy.