Jessica McBride & Jim Piwowarczyk: Why Trump won Wisconsin

A lot has changed in Wisconsin since 2020, from improvements in the Republican ground game to the growth of conservative media to a strong push for early voting. There’s great enthusiasm on the right for Trump in Wisconsin right now – more than there was in 2020 – when people were fatigued. The lawfare turned that around.

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David Blaska: It’s 2016 all over again

Once again, The Donald benefited from a weak opponent. Democrats sowed Tuesday’s defeat four years ago when they nominated (and elected) a deeply diminished and weak man. Donald Trump will make the better President; for moral leadership, we have to look elsewhere.

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Gregory Humphrey: Do we know our county after another Donald Trump victory?

Without a doubt, white rural voters with lots of anger, resentment, and grievances willfully and recklessly voted to elect Donald Trump to the White House. Those voters fell for the authoritarian demagoguery of the Republican Party nominee that was delivered morning, noon, and night with crudeness, and in the final phase of the election, with outright vulgarity.

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Dave Zweifel: The big-money ad assault is finally over — for now

There seems to be little question that the 2024 election was the worst for the viciousness and volume of those TV ads, and we can thank our U.S. Supreme Court for much of that. It was the court that in 2010 opened the floodgates to what essentially is unlimited political ad spending that is funding those relentless attacks.

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Rep. Goeben: Honored to return to State Assembly

Elected to 2nd Term in State Legislature Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is proud to announce her return to the State Assembly for a second term in office. She shared the following statement regarding her re-election: “I am humbled and honored to

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Barca campaign: Statement on WI-01 election results

In response to last night’s election results, Peter Barca released the following statement: This morning once all the ballots were counted, I called Bryan Steil to concede in the race for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District.  Here’s what I want to convey:

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Kurtz campaign: Statement on election results

Wonewoc, WI-, State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after being re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve the 41st Assembly District.  “I’m honored to earn the support of the wonderful people of the 41st Assembly District

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Rep. Snyder: Elected to fifth term in the legislature

Wausau… Yesterday, Representative Patrick Snyder (Wausau) was once again reelected to represent the 85th Assembly District, the people of Wausau, and Marathon County. Rep. Snyder reacted to the results saying: “I am honored to have been chosen by my friends and neighbors

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NRCC: Statement on U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s victory in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional district

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s victory in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional district: “Congratulations to Congressman Derrick Van Orden on his strong re-election victory. Veterans, small business owners, farmers and families across Western Wisconsin sent a clear message that Rep. Van Orden delivers

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Jessica McBride & Jim Piwowarczyk: Why Trump won Wisconsin

A lot has changed in Wisconsin since 2020, from improvements in the Republican ground game to the growth of conservative media to a strong push for early voting. There’s great enthusiasm on the right for Trump in Wisconsin right now – more than there was in 2020 – when people were fatigued. The lawfare turned that around.

Read More »

David Blaska: It’s 2016 all over again

Once again, The Donald benefited from a weak opponent. Democrats sowed Tuesday’s defeat four years ago when they nominated (and elected) a deeply diminished and weak man. Donald Trump will make the better President; for moral leadership, we have to look elsewhere.

Read More »

Gregory Humphrey: Do we know our county after another Donald Trump victory?

Without a doubt, white rural voters with lots of anger, resentment, and grievances willfully and recklessly voted to elect Donald Trump to the White House. Those voters fell for the authoritarian demagoguery of the Republican Party nominee that was delivered morning, noon, and night with crudeness, and in the final phase of the election, with outright vulgarity.

Read More »

Dave Zweifel: The big-money ad assault is finally over — for now

There seems to be little question that the 2024 election was the worst for the viciousness and volume of those TV ads, and we can thank our U.S. Supreme Court for much of that. It was the court that in 2010 opened the floodgates to what essentially is unlimited political ad spending that is funding those relentless attacks.

Read More »

Rep. Goeben: Honored to return to State Assembly

Elected to 2nd Term in State Legislature Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is proud to announce her return to the State Assembly for a second term in office. She shared the following statement regarding her re-election: “I am humbled and honored to be re-elected to serve the families and individuals of the

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Barca campaign: Statement on WI-01 election results

In response to last night’s election results, Peter Barca released the following statement: This morning once all the ballots were counted, I called Bryan Steil to concede in the race for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District.  Here’s what I want to convey: I will still be active in this community, doing my

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Kurtz campaign: Statement on election results

Wonewoc, WI-, State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after being re-elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve the 41st Assembly District.  “I’m honored to earn the support of the wonderful people of the 41st Assembly District to be their voice in Madison. I’m proud of what

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Rep. Snyder: Elected to fifth term in the legislature

Wausau… Yesterday, Representative Patrick Snyder (Wausau) was once again reelected to represent the 85th Assembly District, the people of Wausau, and Marathon County. Rep. Snyder reacted to the results saying: “I am honored to have been chosen by my friends and neighbors in the 85th Assembly District to represent them in Madison. I

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