Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.
The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.
WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
to seek re-election.
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he isThanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on
combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.
The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud
scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs
Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care
fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.
WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024
Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
to seek re-election.
like political assassination.
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions.Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud
scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>
WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial
race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024
Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans
to seek re-election.
like political assassination.
In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
into an alleged recession. Think about that.
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President DonaldThanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs >>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>
WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>> to seek re-election.
like political assassination.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
into an alleged recession. Think about that.
You think about it.
I'll think about character assassination.
On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President DonaldThanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>> like political assassination.
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>>
WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>> to seek re-election.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
into an alleged recession. Think about that.
You think about it.
I think Waltz just ended his political career.
I'll think about character assassination.
You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
you hate that himbo!
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:47:47 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:I think Waltz just ended his political career.
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald >>>>>> Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.Thanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>>> like political assassination.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full >>>>>> attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs >>>>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>>>
WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>>> to seek re-election.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
into an alleged recession. Think about that.
You think about it.
You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
I'll think about character assassination.
you hate that himbo!
Don't know the guy.
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President DonaldThanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme
involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million
scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumprCOs attacks on MinnesotarCOs >>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained
that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>
WalzrCOs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run,
though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>> to seek re-election.
like political assassination.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
into an alleged recession. Think about that.
You think about it. I'll think about character assassination.
On 1/5/2026 12:52 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:47:47 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2026 11:58 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:I think Waltz just ended his political career.
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid> >>>>>> wrote:In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he isThanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>>>> like political assassination.
ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on
combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President Donald >>>>>>> Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full >>>>>>> attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs >>>>>>> Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care
fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis.
WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>>>> to seek re-election.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country >>>>> into an alleged recession. Think about that.
You think about it.
You and Ned have been good at that lately. Keep up the good work! Don't
I'll think about character assassination.
you hate that himbo!
Don't know the guy.
Where I come from, silence usually indicates agreement.
On 1/5/2026 2:58 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:45:32 -0800, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2026 10:10 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:04:23 -0500, Wilson <Wilson@nowhere.invalid>In Minnesota the buck stops at the Governor's desk.
wrote:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that he is >>>>> ending his bid for a third term as governor, citing the need to focus on >>>>> combating fraud in state programs and rejecting political distractions. >>>>> The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny over a major welfare fraud >>>>> scandal, increased criticism from Republicans and President DonaldThanks for using the word alleged. Once anyway. To me it looks kinda >>>> like political assassination.
Trump, and a federal freeze on child care funding.
Walz stated he could not give a political campaign the full
attention it requires, referencing a years-long alleged fraud scheme >>>>> involving up to $9 billion in misused funds, including a $250 million >>>>> scheme tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, and criticized
Republican political opportunism and TrumpAs attacks on MinnesotaAs
Somali community as dangerous and divisive.
The governor acknowledged the federal probe into Medicaid and child care >>>>> fraud, which has led to the freezing of federal funds, but maintained >>>>> that his administration is taking decisive action to address the crisis. >>>>>
WalzAs announcement has opened the door for a potential gubernatorial >>>>> race, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seriously considering a run, >>>>> though she has not yet made a decision.
The move marks a significant political shift for Walz, who was the 2024 >>>>> Democratic vice presidential nominee and had previously confirmed plans >>>>> to seek re-election.
And, to think, we might have had Watz and Harris leading the country
into an alleged recession. Think about that.
You think about it. I'll think about character assassination.
You have to have character for it to be assassinated.
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