Quote:Kamala Harris' expected new running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was heavily under the influence of alcohol when he was pulled over by police in 1995, a court transcript has shown.

His lawyer told a judge at the time that it was a "bizarre" incident in which Walz fled from a state trooper because he thought someone was chasing him, and eventually pulled over when the officer turned on a siren.

Walz congressional campaign manager later claimed Walz had a deafness problem at the time and did not understand the officer when stopped. Walz has said previously that he was not drunk at the time.

Walz failed a field sobriety test and a preliminary breath test, according to the state trooper's report. He was then taken to Chadron Hospital for a blood test and was booked at Dawes County Jail.

He was initially charged with driving under the influence and speeding, but the charges were reduced to a lone count of reckless driving under the terms of a plea deal, according to Alpha News.

Newsweek sought email comment from Walz's office on Tuesday.

Quote:Five controversies surrounding vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, from DUI to COVID fraud
Republicans will place these Tim Walz controversies under the microscope as the 2024 campaign heats up

...This strong progressive record and Walz's plainspoken demeanor reportedly thrilled the Harris campaign, which sought a partner who could reinforce the Democratic ticket's strength in Midwestern battleground states. But there are several controversies tied to Walz's tenure as governor that Republicans have already begun to use in their attacks on his record.

Here are a few:

1995 DUI Arrest

Black Lives Matter Riots

COVID-19 Lockdowns

Pandemic Relief Fraud Investigation

Interference in Police Shooting Case

(08-06-2024 10:16 AM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Quote:Kamala Harris' expected new running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was heavily under the influence of alcohol when he was pulled over by police in 1995, a court transcript has shown.

His lawyer told a judge at the time that it was a "bizarre" incident in which Walz fled from a state trooper because he thought someone was chasing him, and eventually pulled over when the officer turned on a siren.

Walz congressional campaign manager later claimed Walz had a deafness problem at the time and did not understand the officer when stopped. Walz has said previously that he was not drunk at the time.

Walz failed a field sobriety test and a preliminary breath test, according to the state trooper's report. He was then taken to Chadron Hospital for a blood test and was booked at Dawes County Jail.

He was initially charged with driving under the influence and speeding, but the charges were reduced to a lone count of reckless driving under the terms of a plea deal, according to Alpha News.

Newsweek sought email comment from Walz's office on Tuesday.

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(08-06-2024 02:16 PM)b2b Wrote:  Damn this dude is getting skull dragged and it has only been a few hours.

(08-06-2024 02:32 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  

(08-06-2024 02:16 PM)b2b Wrote:  Damn this dude is getting skull dragged and it has only been a few hours.

He really is

(08-06-2024 03:54 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-06-2024 02:32 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  

(08-06-2024 02:16 PM)b2b Wrote:  Damn this dude is getting skull dragged and it has only been a few hours.

He really is

All the VP finalists had some serious disqualifying baggage.