pundit skepticism of walz is on its face evidence that you can’t trust the political instincts of these people!

Jamelle is it possible that the majority of the pundit class is so removed from the everyday life experiences of most Americans that they simply don't understand who Tim Walz is and how much closer he is to everyday Americans than they are?

MSM does not appear to be hiring the best and brightest overall, or maybe they’re just being told what to say by their masters. It was interesting that NBC shows an “interview” of a Ukrainian deserter badmouthing the war effort as soon as Moscow is hit with drone attack.

The more I learn about Walz the more I like him and I don't know if I can say that about any other politician. Even the good ones. Rare stuff.

They were lobbying — with perfect objectivity, of course — for a certain homophily. Shapiro had the background and social milieu that many of them did, the one (unlike that of a rural teacher) they could identify with.

Walz is an astonishing orator, his folksy charm is real and infectious. He really knocked it out of the park tonight

They had no awareness. Easy not to blame them. But they’re in the business and put zero effort into actually getting to know any of these people and how they are perceived in their states. There’s real stories and real talent in flyover country.

Totally agree and would generalize “pundit skepticism of Harris/desire for open convention” is the kind of thing that should get you ignored for all eternity. Completely ego driven. No concern for country or ability to perceive how regular folks could connect

that might have been the most perfect VP convention speech I have seen. Not even close.

Pundits have never established the run

“How can he be any good, I’ve never seen him on the Vineyard?”