Tim Walz scores another viral moment, thanks to Republicans’ weird obsession with… gay penguins?
Tim Walz is not only a proud Minnesota dad, an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ+ community, and a candidate for Vice President of the United States.He’s also a fan of gay penguins.
Could we not love this man any more?!During a headlining speech at Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner on Saturday, the 60-year-old Democrat recounted Kamala Harris‘ longstanding history of advocating for gay Americans, the current administration’s LGBTQ+ wins, and what’s at stake this election.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!At one point, Walz (who’s spearheaded an impressive list of protections for the queer community in Minnesota) recalled his 2006 run for the House of Representatives.
Despite his district’s historically conservative past, he won the seat.“Some people came up to me [after the election] and said, ‘Wow, you won in spite of being pro-choice and pro-gay marriage,'” he recalled. “I said, ‘No, no, no.
You’ve got this wrong. I won because I was for those positions.”Nevertheless, the most viral moment came towards the end of his speech, when Walz questioned the weird Republican Party’s priorities, including banning LGBTQ+ books and doing nothing to ensure their children’s safety in schools.Watch.Walz: This is what these folks are focusing on.
