Businessman likens Trump to Wisconsin Badgers football team

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

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Wisconsin farmer credits Trump for ag ‘boom’

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

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Duffy slams Evers’ response to Kenosha unrest during pre-RNC event

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 said “we should all be outraged” from the events over

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Gallagher, Steil praise Trump’s foreign policy, economic record

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 tonight’s convention theme, “Land of Heroes” and focused on largely

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Businessman likens Trump to Wisconsin Badgers football team

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 what’s needed in a president and praised Trump for his

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Wisconsin farmer credits Trump for ag ‘boom’

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 COVID-19. She added the nation’s food production and distribution system

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Trump campaign holding Wisconsin events each night GOP National Convention

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, state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, and Milwaukee GOP Vice

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Sawyer County a presidential bellwether since 1964

If history serves as a guide, the candidate who wins Sawyer County in November is likely to win the presidency. The county has voted for every winning presidential candidate as far back as 1964. Even if a candidate didn’t win Wisconsin as a whole, each one who carried Sawyer won

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