Scott Jensen's most powerful indictment of Tim Walz's leadership

A loyal reader of this blog sent me a devastating video by the Jensen campaign criticizing Gov. Walz's leadership during times of crisis. The video lasts 275 seconds (4:35) and criticizes Gov. Walz for freezing in times of crisis. In the video, Jensen cites repeated examples of times when Gov. Walz waited too long to react.

Dr. Jensen cites an article in which a Minneapolis DFL City Councilmember (Michael Rainville) talks about the crime from this past 4th of July. Dr. Jensen quotes Rainville, who says "This lawlessness cannot continue. We need help from the Governor. He has to bring in the National Guard to Minneapolis. I would like to ask Gov. Walz why he doesn't care about public safety in Minneapolis. I wish he'd call me."

Context

This happened this 4th of July. Minneapolis had cancelled Fourth of July fireworks because of the heightened potential for violence.

Accusation

Tim Walz froze.

The video:

This isn't an official campaign ad but it's telling people how Gov. Walz froze. People remember how Gov. Walz didn't send in the National Guard troops in the early days of the George Floyd riots. Not only did Walz not protect the people of Minneapolis. He blamed Jacob Frey of not filling out the paperwork properly. Who cares? Protect the people first.

When the Third Precinct Police Station burned down, Walz and Frey treated it like it wasn't a big deal. To the people in that part of Minneapolis, it sent the message that they were on their own, that their government had failed in its primary function of defending the people. Imagine how the people in that part of Minneapolis felt at that point.

This is effective messaging. The quality of Tim Walz's decision-making wasn't acceptable. When he froze, he didn't accept responsibility for that mistake. He blamed Jacob Frey rather than accepting responsibility. That's the opposite of leadership.

Finally, it's obvious that Walz hasn't grown into the job. He's still the mistake-riddled politician that he's always been. It's time for a change. Minnesota needs a leader, not a career politician.

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