{"id":2441316,"date":"2025-05-31T15:35:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-calls-on-democrats-to-be-a-little-meaner-as-party-suffers-from-toxic-brand-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T15:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T19:35:27","slug":"tim-walz-calls-on-democrats-to-be-a-little-meaner-as-party-suffers-from-toxic-brand-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-calls-on-democrats-to-be-a-little-meaner-as-party-suffers-from-toxic-brand-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Walz calls on Democrats to \u2018be a little meaner\u2019 as party suffers from \u2018toxic\u2019 brand &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftim-walz-calls-on-democrats-to-be-a-little-meaner-as-party-suffers-from-toxic-brand-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2441316&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>During a recent stop in South Carolina, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota urged fellow Democrats to adopt a tougher stance, suggesting they should &#8220;be a little meaner&#8221; in their approach. This call comes <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >amid declining favorability ratings<\/a> for the party, which some members attribute to its &#8220;toxic&#8221; brand image. Walz&#8217;s comments came during the south Carolina Democratic Party convention, where he characterized former President Donald Trump as a &#8220;bully,&#8221; asserting that Democrats need to confront him aggressively.despite previous criticisms of Democrats&#8217; messaging, which some deemed condescending, Walz believes party members should remain resolute and push back against perceived injustices. his appearance in South Carolina has sparked speculation about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/counting-down-the-worst-moments-of-the-medias-love-affair-with-michael-avenatti\/\" title=\"Counting Down The Worst Moments Of The Media\u2019s Love Affair With Michael Avenatti\">potential presidential run<\/a> in 2028, as he has been actively engaging in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-more-votes-than-voters-in-key-swing-states\/\" title=\"Trump: More Votes Than Voters in Key Swing States\">key swing states<\/a>. Walz is also scheduled to speak at the California Democratic party convention, where the absence of Kamala Harris is noteworthy, as she, too, may be eyeing a presidential bid in 2028.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Tim Walz calls on Democrats to &lsquo;be a little meaner&rsquo; as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-massively-underwater-with-independents-in-arizona\/\" title=\"Biden Massively Underwater With Independents in Arizona\">party suffers<\/a> from &lsquo;toxic&rsquo; brand<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2135771\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tim Walz\">Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN) called on his fellow Democrats to &ldquo;be a little meaner&rdquo; on Saturday as he fuels speculation about a 2028 presidential run during a stop in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/South-Carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">South Carolina<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While some Democrats have called on their party to change its rhetoric as its &ldquo;toxic&rdquo; brand sinks its favorability, former Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Kamala-Harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kamala Harris<\/a>&lsquo;s 2024 running mate is doubling down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3427607\/wes-moore-tribute-james-clyburn-2028-election\/\">Wes Moore pays tribute to Democratic kingmaker James Clyburn &#8211; as he insists he&#8217;s not running in 2028<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3426065\/wes-moore-rising-star-speak-south-carolina-democrats-dinner\/\">Wes Moore in prime time: Rising star to speak at South Carolina Democrats&#8217; dinner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3419639\/stephen-a-smith-democratic-party-2028-possible-nominee\/\">Could Stephen A. 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Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) acknowledged that the party&rsquo;s brand is &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3363332\/newsom-toxic-democrat-brand-low-favorability-rating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"toxic\">toxic<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman particularly criticized Democrats for &ldquo;shaming and scolding and talking down to people and telling them, &lsquo;Hey, I know better than you,&rsquo; or you&rsquo;re dopes, or you&rsquo;re a bro, or you&rsquo;re ignorant, or, &lsquo;how can you be this dumb? &hellip; And then, by the way, they&rsquo;re fascists.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While speaking to the convention in South Carolina on Saturday, Walz said that while &ldquo;it is going to be a challenging few years&rdquo; for Democrats, they should push back on Trump and the GOP.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got the guts and we need to have it to push back on the bullies and the greed,&rdquo; Walz said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3427607\/wes-moore-tribute-james-clyburn-2028-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WES MOORE PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEMOCRATIC KINGMAKER JAMES CLYBURN &ndash; AS HE INSISTS HE&rsquo;S NOT RUNNING IN 2028\">WES MOORE PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEMOCRATIC KINGMAKER JAMES CLYBURN &ndash; AS HE INSISTS HE&rsquo;S NOT RUNNING IN 2028<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Walz has emerged as a candidate for the 2028 presidential election after holding various town halls in various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/swing-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">swing congressional districts<\/a> earlier this year. 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Harris is reportedly considering running for governor of the Golden State in 2026 or running for president again in 2028.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2135771\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2135771\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Walz urges Democrats to be tougher amid &#8216;toxic&#8217; brand<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2441317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tim-walz-south-carolina-may-2025.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3685,35042,32504,36113,52467],"class_list":["post-2441316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democrats","tag-party-unity","tag-political-strategy","tag-tim-walz","tag-toxic-brand"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tim-walz-south-carolina-may-2025.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2441316"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2441320,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441316\/revisions\/2441320"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2441317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2441316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2441316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2441316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}