OMAHA- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the leader of a state that has passed progressive legislation related to abortion and education, urged Nebraska Democrats on Friday to emphasize grass-roots efforts and "skate to where the puck is going to be." Walz, a Nebraska native, was one of the keynote speakers at this year's Ben Nelson Gala, an annual dinner organized by the Nebraska Democratic Party.

Also speaking at the event was Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the "Tennessee Three" who were expelled from office earlier this year but later returned to the Statehouse by voters. Walz told the crowd that his state has been successful in passing progressive legislation because of its strong party organization, as well as its focus on health care and wages, generally less partisan issues.

"Half of what we did moved with bipartisan votes," said Walz, "You can go out and try to message this, but it's kind of hard to vote against kids' meals at the end of the day." Walz emphasized to the attendees of the event that Minnesota is prosperous because people feel safe in their homes and are confident in the state's public education system.

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