Staff Reports
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee who somehow decided munching on pork chops at the Minnesota State Fair was a worthy campaign strategy, took a break from his political duties to indulge in a treat. The Minnesota governor was spotted chomping on a pork chop on a stick, despite the questionable decision to wash it down with a vanilla shake—because nothing screams “champion of the working class” quite like a high-calorie dairy drink. Accompanied by his wife, Gwen, and daughter, Hope, Walz roamed the fairgrounds with a security detail that could only be rivaled by big Hollywood celebrities.
Claiming the Minnesota State Fair was the best in the nation is quite a bold statement, considering that anyone with a semblance of taste knows that a rivalry with the Iowa State Fair is about as compelling as a debate on whether fruitcake is edible. Walz made sure to highlight his “expertise” on the matter by referencing his experiences sampling pork chops elsewhere—definitely a strong point in his resume that will surely land him votes.
It's a pork chop on a stick and a vanilla shake for Tim Walz at the Minnesota State Fair https://t.co/6L1qCyG6eP#WhereIsGus
— Tim Honl (@tphonl) September 2, 2024
The fair served as a grand stage for Walz to promote Minnesota’s agricultural sector, a notion that would be less preposterous if he weren’t a Democrat trying to pander to farmers, often dismissed by his party’s urban elitists. As he passed booths with catchy slogans like “PUT SOME PORK ON YOUR FORK” and “#PORKPROUD,” one could almost sense the irony of a politician so deep in the farm-themed fun, all while plotting policies that often contradict the very livelihoods of these hardworking agricultural folks.
Surrounded by excited fairgoers flocking to him like moths to a flame—presumably hoping for a selfie with their pork-chomping hero—Walz basked in the moment. He acknowledged that being Kamala Harris’ running mate might have turned heads, causing quite the stir among the people who showed up to eat deep-fried foods rather than to engage in political discussion. But who wouldn’t want to know more about Minnesota’s economy or state culture while dodging a wayward corn dog?
As Labor Day approaches, Walz plans to align himself with union leaders in Milwaukee—perfect timing to remind everyone of the Democrats’ complicated relationship with the working class. Recall that the same party is constantly attacking businesses and promoting initiatives that sometimes end up shutting down the very factories that union members rely on for their livelihoods. Somehow, Walz thinks that shaking hands while charming fairgoers with pork on a stick will convince them he’s their man. And as far as campaigns go, nothing says “I understand your plight” quite like a pork chop in one hand and a milkshake in the other.
