John Nichols: Wisconsin was right to oppose World War One

Wisconsinites led the opposition to World War I, with U.S. Sen. Robert M. La Follette risking his career to challenge President Woodrow Wilson’s absurd arguments for sending the sons of Wisconsin farmers and factory workers into a conflict of kings and kaisers. He decried the propagandistic press that sought to “inflame the mind of our people into the frenzy of war.”

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Church launches first TV ad in 7th CD bid

Republican Jason Church, an aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, says in the first TV ad of his campaign that he’s running for Congress “to answer the call of duty.” Church’s campaign

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John Nichols: Wisconsin was right to oppose World War One

Wisconsinites led the opposition to World War I, with U.S. Sen. Robert M. La Follette risking his career to challenge President Woodrow Wilson’s absurd arguments for sending the sons of Wisconsin farmers and factory workers into a conflict of kings and kaisers. He decried the propagandistic press that sought to “inflame the mind of our people into the frenzy of war.”

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Church launches first TV ad in 7th CD bid

Republican Jason Church, an aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, says in the first TV ad of his campaign that he’s running for Congress “to answer the call of duty.” Church’s campaign said it’s a five-figure buy on cable in each media

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