Minnesota Business Leaders Raise Concerns Over Tim Walz's Leadership Amidst VP Candidacy

The President of the Minnesota Private Business Council has expressed concerns regarding the leadership abilities of Governor Tim Walz, currently a candidate for Vice President. Walz's handling of the 2020 riots and his limited media engagement have drawn scrutiny.

Minnesota business leaders have raised concerns about the leadership abilities of Governor Tim Walz, who is currently a candidate for Vice President on the Democratic ticket. Jim Schultz, President of the Minnesota Private Business Council, expressed his worries in an interview with Fox News, citing Walz's handling of the 2020 riots as a particular area of concern.

Schultz criticized Walz's decision to activate the National Guard after several days of unrest, arguing that the delay allowed the situation to escalate and caused unnecessary damage. He also expressed concerns about the long-term economic impact of the riots and the lack of support Walz provided to businesses affected by the violence.

Minnesota Business Leaders Raise Concerns Over Tim Walz's Leadership Amidst VP Candidacy

Walz's limited media engagement has also raised questions about his suitability for the role of Vice President. Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich noted that Walz has largely withdrawn from national media interviews since becoming Harris's running mate. Leibovich questioned the campaign's strategy of shielding Walz from the press and suggested that it may be a waste of his talent as a communicator.

Leibovich described Walz as an effective messenger and noted his ability to connect with voters at rallies and events. However, he expressed disappointment that Walz's team had declined to make him available for an interview.

Minnesota Business Leaders Raise Concerns Over Tim Walz's Leadership Amidst VP Candidacy

Leibovich's observations were supported by several of Walz's close allies, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer described Walz as someone who is always willing to help those in need and praised his ability to connect with people.

Despite his strong support, Walz has been largely absent from the national media spotlight since joining the Democratic ticket. Leibovich believes that the campaign's approach of presenting Walz as a one-dimensional character is a missed opportunity.

Minnesota Business Leaders Raise Concerns Over Tim Walz's Leadership Amidst VP Candidacy

Walz is scheduled to debate Republican vice presidential candidate Senator JD Vance on Tuesday. The debate will be an opportunity for Walz to showcase his abilities and address concerns about his leadership style. His performance in the debate is expected to be closely scrutinized by both supporters and critics.

In addition to his concerns about Walz's leadership, Schultz also expressed concerns about the Biden-Harris economic policies. He argued that the proposed tax increases and regulations would stifle economic growth and harm small businesses. Schultz called on Walz to use his platform to advocate for policies that support job creation and economic development.

The views expressed by Schultz represent a growing concern among Minnesota business leaders about Walz's abilities as a leader. His handling of the 2020 riots, his limited media engagement, and his support for certain economic policies have raised questions about his suitability for the role of Vice President.