And Democrats have the nerve to call JD Vance weird.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, recently seized on the high-profile endorsement from pop star Taylor Swift to jab at his Republican adversaries. Following a notable endorsement from Swift, Walz directed a pointed message at his Republican opponents, particularly targeting Ohio Senator JD Vance, who has faced criticism for disparaging remarks about individuals who choose not to have children.
Swift’s endorsement came right after the latest presidential debate, where she publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris, citing Harris’s commitment to advocating for crucial rights and causes. In response, Walz expressed his appreciation for Swift’s support at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as highlighted by Mediaite. Swift’s Instagram post, where she identified herself as a “Childless Cat Lady,” seemed to be a direct counter to Vance’s earlier controversial comments about women without children.
In a defiant tone, Walz warned his Republican opponents, “You mess with cat people, you will find out. You will find out.” This remark was aimed at those who have criticized Swift and others for their personal choices, portraying it as a strategic misstep. Vance had previously attempted to clarify his “childless cat lady” comment, dismissing it as a sarcastic jab and denouncing what he views as the Democratic Party’s anti-family stance.
Walz has quickly gained national attention with his bold approach, including labeling Republicans as “weird” and criticizing their stance on various social issues. His attack on Vance’s comments about cat owners exemplifies this tactic. “Go ahead and continue to denigrate people. Go ahead. My God, they went after cat people. Good luck with that,” Walz remarked in July.
In embracing Swift’s endorsement, Walz and Harris demonstrated a clear alignment with the pop icon’s values, celebrating her support as a reflection of courage and solidarity. Walz expressed his gratitude, underscoring the significance of Swift’s backing as a demonstration of the bravery needed to challenge prevailing political norms.
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Gov. Walz: Thanks to my fellow cat owner, Taylor Swift. Vice President Harris and I couldn’t be more grateful to have her support. And look, it's not as if I didn't warn these guys a few months ago, you mess with cat people and you will find out pic.twitter.com/XSZNUZ4KhZ
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