
Bill Kaplan: Wisconsin Democrats have a rural problem
The recent Virginia elections suggest Democrats still struggle mightily in rural America.
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The recent Virginia elections suggest Democrats still struggle mightily in rural America.

Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.

Don’t believe mainstream interpretations of the gubernatorial election in Virginia.

The commission’s final product would convert the long-time Republican district — a district that has not elected a Democrat to the House since 1993 — Into one much more advantageous for Democrats.

The process and results of the PMC maps leave a lot to be desired. Absent within the process was a clear understanding of what was needed for majority minority districts—most of which are situated in the city of Milwaukee (due to population and hyper-segregation)—to remain viable.

Paul Soglin has had a profound influence on the city he adopted when he came to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin in the ’60s.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said he is not sure there is a “legal opportunity” to do as GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested and have the Republican-controlled Legislature take over federal elections in Wisconsin. LeMahieu, who was in

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said he is not sure there is a “legal opportunity” to do as GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested and have the

The recent Virginia elections suggest Democrats still struggle mightily in rural America.

Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.

Don’t believe mainstream interpretations of the gubernatorial election in Virginia.

The commission’s final product would convert the long-time Republican district — a district that has not elected a Democrat to the House since 1993 — Into one much more advantageous for Democrats.

The process and results of the PMC maps leave a lot to be desired. Absent within the process was a clear understanding of what was needed for majority minority districts—most of which are situated in the city of Milwaukee (due to population and hyper-segregation)—to remain viable.

Paul Soglin has had a profound influence on the city he adopted when he came to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin in the ’60s.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said he is not sure there is a “legal opportunity” to do as GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested and have the Republican-controlled Legislature take over federal elections in Wisconsin. LeMahieu, who was in a meeting Johnson held with Republican leaders at the state

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said he is not sure there is a “legal opportunity” to do as GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested and have the Republican-controlled Legislature take over federal elections in Wisconsin. LeMahieu, who