In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Kendall Qualls, a US Army veteran, business executive, and the newly announced candidate for governor of Minnesota. Kendall’s remarkable life journey began in poverty, growing up in Harlem and later in an Oklahoma trailer park. After working his way through college delivering pizzas, he served as an artillery officer in the Army and later earned his MBA from the University of Michigan. Kendall’s professional career spans innovation startups, private sector businesses, and nonprofits, making him a compelling advocate for strong conservative principles and a living embodiment of the American dream.

 

Jennifer and Kendall dive into a candid discussion about the current political climate in Minnesota and across the nation. The conversation tackles controversial topics, including the narrative of systemic racism, the collapse of family structures in minority communities, the shifting Democratic Party influenced by socialist and Marxist elements, and the impact of failing education systems and crime rates in urban areas. Kendall criticizes the rhetoric of leaders like Ilhan Omar and Tim Walz, raising concerns about divisive speeches and ineffective leadership. He shares his vision for restoring economic prosperity, public safety, and education in Minnesota by returning to foundational American values of faith, family, and hard work. The episode explores the challenges faced by communities, the manipulation of political narratives, and the slow exodus of voters from the Democratic Party.

 

“It's a dirty, ugly business. When you lift up the carpet and you look underneath this thing. We're fighting a battle of good versus evil in a lot of cases.” ~Kendall Qualls

 

This week on Political Contessa:

• Kendall’s journey from poverty in Harlem and Oklahoma to business leadership and public service
• How Ilhan Omar’s rhetoric inspired Kendall to enter politics
• The impact of crime, family structure collapse, and failed leadership in urban minority communities
• The shift in the Democratic Party and its implications for moderate voices
• The failure of social programs to address core issues in minority communities
• The effect of divisive political rhetoric on public safety and community integrity
• Kendall’s three-fold plan for Minnesota: economic prosperity, public safety, and education reform
• The potential for a political shift in Minnesota with strong conservative leadership

 

Connect with Kendall Qualls:

Campaign Website: kq4mn.com

 

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