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Matt's avatar

Maybe it’s because I recently became a father, but I can’t help but notice the contrast between the families of the candidates for the two major political parties. Look, families are complicated. I don’t assume to know anything about family dynamics - especially of those I don’t know IRL.

HOWEVER….

It does appear that the Democrats have nominated ordinary people to do extraordinary jobs with loving families who just want what’s best for them. Again, I’ll refer to the caveat above BUT…just watch Ashley Biden with her dad on night 1, or Doug’s family on night 2.

And then we have the Walz’s. Tim’s son, Gus, exemplified what I’m talking about last night.

“That’s my dad!”

Damn right it is, Gus. You should be proud. People are going to mock you online and share clips of you crying tears of joy but know that those people don’t matter. At all.

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Mike Lew's avatar

Nothing in my life has made me prouder than hearing a "that's my Dad." I can think of no higher honor that I aspire to.

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Matt's avatar

My daughter can't talk yet, but I look forward to that day!

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max skinner's avatar

Rest assured it will happen. It's one of the wonderful things about being a parent.

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Mike Lew's avatar

Hearing that pays for all the heartache, worry, sleepless nights, sacrifice, and expenses with interest!

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Sherri Priestman's avatar

That kid made the room so dusty. I may have watched that moment more than once.

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Marge Wherley's avatar

Gus was a highlight for me. I cried with him for his unabashed pride. How can we tell Gus we love him?

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Marge Wherley's avatar

You can contact Walz online, just Google. I told him I was proud of his son.

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