Amid a fraud scandal that has caught national attention, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Jan. 5 that he is dropping his reelection bid.

Goodbye and good riddance to a subpar governor who hiked Minnesotans' taxes. Meanwhile, investigations into alleged fraud in taxpayer-funded food, housing and childcare programs have also been taking place.

Walz made Minnesota a worse place to live and, perhaps even worse than that, the Democratic Party elevated Walz to the national stage in 2024 when Vice President Kamala Harris chose him to run alongside her on the Democratic presidential ticket. A mistake we will not soon forget.

The governor posted a lengthy note on X on Monday explaining his decision. It showcases his penchant for gaslighting, obfuscation and blame-shifting − and reveals why he has been such a poor leader.

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