Its not about banking political capital for the next election, Walzsaid last year.
Its about burning political capital to improve lives.
But Walzs reputation as an everyman and hisskill as a communicatormay have shielded him from thetypical anti-climate attacks.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaking at a rally in Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, on August 6, 2024.Image: Shutterstock
Thats been part of his hallmark.
Its unlikely that Congress will pass another law like it in the short term.
Much of the climate action well see in the next few years will likely come from states.
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But for conservatives, it’s “a freedom and liberty issue.”
