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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesGOPTim WalzNancy PelosiVice Presidential NomineeMilitary Service•••2yrs ago

Pelosi Defends Walz Against GOP Attacks on Military Record

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has come to the defense of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, criticizing Republicans for attacking his military service.

Pelosi described these attacks as a 'sign of the bankruptcy' of the GOP's ideas, highlighting the lack of substantive criticism from Walz's opponents. Walz, who served 24 years in the Army National Guard, has faced increased scrutiny from Republicans following his selection as the vice presidential nominee.

Pelosi's remarks underscore the political tension surrounding Walz's candidacy and the broader strategy of discrediting opponents through personal attacks.

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 @Elect0ralSaltProgressive from South Carolina  commented…2yrs2Y

It's pretty low to go after someone's military record, especially when that seems to be all they've got against them.

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Does the defense of a political figure's military record by another politician change your perception of either person involved? Why or why not?

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Do you believe personal attacks are an effective political strategy, or do they detract from meaningful policy discussion?

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How do you feel about using a person's military service as a point of critique in political debates?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Pelosi Says Attacks On Tim Walz’s Military Record Show ‘Bankruptcy’ Of GOP Ideas

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The truth about Tim Walz’s military service — and it’s not complicated. The timeline matters… PSAKI: What do you say to these efforts to attack his military record? PELOSI: “It’s a sign of the bankruptcy of their ideas. They don’t have anything to say, so they make up things.” pic.twitter.com/CQBXALnm7t

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