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In accepting the GOP nomination for reelection, President Trump held up Kenosha as an example of “Democrat-run cities” plagued by rioting, looting, arson and violence. Trump continued to push a law-and-order message in his speech, promising the justice system will
The owner of a small Wisconsin foundry told the Republican National Convention this evening President Trump put the government “on our side” by cutting taxes and regulations while providing a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Debbie Flood, president of architectural
Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy praised President Trump as the “law and order president” this evening while slamming Gov. Tony Evers for not immediately sending National Guard troops to Kenosha Sunday night. The Wausau Republican in a pre-convention virtual event
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher praised President Trump for rebuilding the military and ushering in a “sea change” in America’s foreign policy during an online panel ahead of the third night of the Republican National Convention. The panel was tied to
A north-central Wisconsin businessman compared President Trump to the Wisconsin Badgers football team this evening, telling the Republican National Convention they’re both smart, tough and dependable. John Peterson, owner of metal fabrication business Schuette Metals, said those qualities are exactly
A Grantsburg dairy farmer told the Republican National Convention tonight President Trump took office during the “Great Depression for Wisconsin dairy farmers.” But Cris Peterson said Trump’s “economic boom” helped dairy farms right up to the economic shutdown triggered by
Milwaukee County pastors this evening praised President Trump as a champion of prison reform and American freedoms ahead of tonight’s Republican National Convention. Pastor Jerome Smith, co-founder of the Joseph Project jobs training program, in a pre-convention event thanked Trump
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch says the reelection of President Trump is about safety, equality and a push to “reclaim our Wisconsin.” She spoke at a Trump Victory campaign event in Waukesha alongside Milwaukee County GOP Vice Chair Chris Lawrence
Appearing in Charlotte today, President Trump took a dig at Joe Biden for not traveling to Wisconsin during the Dems’ national convention last week. Trump noted Biden “didn’t go there at all” while Dems were in Milwaukee. He traveled to
Former Gov. Scott Walker called Mike Pence “Midwest nice” today as he introduced the vice president to the Republican National Convention. Walker also praised Pence as strong, saying he and President Trump have a lot in common, though the media
Republicans will stage a convention with a very different and more optimistic message than the Democratic National Convention, a GOP consultant said. “You’re going to see President Trump and Republicans making their case across the country,” said Brian Reisinger, of
Trump’s campaign is doing Wisconsin events each night of the convention. Those participating will discuss their personal experience with that night’s theme. The “Land of Opportunity” event this evening will be broadcast from Franklin with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch,
Former Gov. Scott Walker will nominate Vice President Mike Pence for re-election at the Republican National Convention. A Walker spokesman said details, including where and how, are to be determined. Pence will speak Wednesday at the convention, though the roll
A college professor who defected from Russia in 1989 mocked the idea of democratic socialism, telling GOP activists it’s comparable to a “democratic Auschwitz,” the Nazi concentration camp where 1.1 million people died. Yuri Maltsev, an economics professor at Carthage
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, directed GOP activists to memorize a speech for their neighbors and others who don’t like that Donald Trump tweets so much to make sure they understand it would be a “disaster for this country if
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, told GOP activists it’s time for the party to “go on offense” and tout its principles. Steil said the party has been on defense for too long and needs to talk about things it supports
Philip Shulman, a spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, ripped speeches at the state GOP convention as “delusional conspiracy theories and outright lies” that put the nation at risk and will cost Donald Trump the presidency. “These speakers and
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told GOP activists in a video message the country faces a choice this fall: growing lawlessness and an effort to erase the country’s history or an acknowledgment of the nation’s shortcomings and a dedication to helping
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, told GOP activists Dem Gov. Tony Evers isn’t “up to the job.” Speaking alongside Joint Finance Co-chair John Nygren, Fitzgerald told the state GOP convention he viewed Evers as a reluctant candidate for guv
New U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, warned GOP activists the Dem Party is being taken over by socialists who want to tear apart the country. Tiffany, who won a May 12 special election over Dem Tricia Zunker and faces her
In accepting the GOP nomination for reelection, President Trump held up Kenosha as an example of “Democrat-run cities” plagued by rioting, looting, arson and violence. Trump continued to push a law-and-order message in his speech, promising the justice system will
The owner of a small Wisconsin foundry told the Republican National Convention this evening President Trump put the government “on our side” by cutting taxes and regulations while providing a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Debbie Flood, president of architectural
Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy praised President Trump as the “law and order president” this evening while slamming Gov. Tony Evers for not immediately sending National Guard troops to Kenosha Sunday night. The Wausau Republican in a pre-convention virtual event
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher praised President Trump for rebuilding the military and ushering in a “sea change” in America’s foreign policy during an online panel ahead of the third night of the Republican National Convention. The panel was tied to
A north-central Wisconsin businessman compared President Trump to the Wisconsin Badgers football team this evening, telling the Republican National Convention they’re both smart, tough and dependable. John Peterson, owner of metal fabrication business Schuette Metals, said those qualities are exactly
A Grantsburg dairy farmer told the Republican National Convention tonight President Trump took office during the “Great Depression for Wisconsin dairy farmers.” But Cris Peterson said Trump’s “economic boom” helped dairy farms right up to the economic shutdown triggered by
Milwaukee County pastors this evening praised President Trump as a champion of prison reform and American freedoms ahead of tonight’s Republican National Convention. Pastor Jerome Smith, co-founder of the Joseph Project jobs training program, in a pre-convention event thanked Trump
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch says the reelection of President Trump is about safety, equality and a push to “reclaim our Wisconsin.” She spoke at a Trump Victory campaign event in Waukesha alongside Milwaukee County GOP Vice Chair Chris Lawrence
Appearing in Charlotte today, President Trump took a dig at Joe Biden for not traveling to Wisconsin during the Dems’ national convention last week. Trump noted Biden “didn’t go there at all” while Dems were in Milwaukee. He traveled to
Former Gov. Scott Walker called Mike Pence “Midwest nice” today as he introduced the vice president to the Republican National Convention. Walker also praised Pence as strong, saying he and President Trump have a lot in common, though the media
Republicans will stage a convention with a very different and more optimistic message than the Democratic National Convention, a GOP consultant said. “You’re going to see President Trump and Republicans making their case across the country,” said Brian Reisinger, of
Trump’s campaign is doing Wisconsin events each night of the convention. Those participating will discuss their personal experience with that night’s theme. The “Land of Opportunity” event this evening will be broadcast from Franklin with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch,
Former Gov. Scott Walker will nominate Vice President Mike Pence for re-election at the Republican National Convention. A Walker spokesman said details, including where and how, are to be determined. Pence will speak Wednesday at the convention, though the roll
A college professor who defected from Russia in 1989 mocked the idea of democratic socialism, telling GOP activists it’s comparable to a “democratic Auschwitz,” the Nazi concentration camp where 1.1 million people died. Yuri Maltsev, an economics professor at Carthage
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, directed GOP activists to memorize a speech for their neighbors and others who don’t like that Donald Trump tweets so much to make sure they understand it would be a “disaster for this country if
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, told GOP activists it’s time for the party to “go on offense” and tout its principles. Steil said the party has been on defense for too long and needs to talk about things it supports
Philip Shulman, a spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, ripped speeches at the state GOP convention as “delusional conspiracy theories and outright lies” that put the nation at risk and will cost Donald Trump the presidency. “These speakers and
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told GOP activists in a video message the country faces a choice this fall: growing lawlessness and an effort to erase the country’s history or an acknowledgment of the nation’s shortcomings and a dedication to helping
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, told GOP activists Dem Gov. Tony Evers isn’t “up to the job.” Speaking alongside Joint Finance Co-chair John Nygren, Fitzgerald told the state GOP convention he viewed Evers as a reluctant candidate for guv
New U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, warned GOP activists the Dem Party is being taken over by socialists who want to tear apart the country. Tiffany, who won a May 12 special election over Dem Tricia Zunker and faces her