National Politics
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Does Van Orden deserve another term in Congress? Closing shots on the campaign
Rebecca Cooke says a lot of independent and rural voters have sourced on US Rep. Derrick Van Orden due to inflation, tariffs, the Iran war, and healthcare cuts.
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3rd District debate: Cooke talks about affordability, Van Orden talks about Cooke
Cooke focused on rolling back tariffs while the incumbent launched personal attacks — even as a key analyst moved the race from “toss up” to “lean Democratic.”
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Wisconsin groups try to anticipate the many ways Trump could try to interfere with the November election
From the US Capitol to small groups in rural communities, Americans are preparing to call attention to — or perhaps physically resist — efforts to intimidate voters, interfere with vote counting, or even seize ballots.
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Question of the Week: Election interference
For all of President Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in past elections, is he brazen enough to attempt election interference while the Nov. 3 voting is in progress? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Oct. 8.
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Hate talking politics? Focus conversations on shared values instead
It’s important not to shy away from politics. There are ways to talk about important issues that promote ideals, ideas, and candidates that are downright neighborly.
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Healthcare: Crowley promotes BadgerCare, Tiffany touts price transparency
Wisconsin’s candidates for governor have different ideas to reduce healthcare costs, with Crowley wanting to expand coverage and Tiffany promoting price competition.
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Van Orden campaigns on a stock trading ban that isn’t a full ban
The 3rd District congressman says challenger Rebecca Cooke is lying about his record, but he may be the one taking liberties with what his bill would do.
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Question of the Week: Gas prices and politics
Will pain at the gas pump prove painful for the president’s party in November? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Sept. 24.
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On the farm: Van Orden and Cooke have different priorities for Congress
The 3rd Congressional District is among the most farm-loaded in the country. Rebecca Cooke has plans, while Van Orden defends cuts.
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Here’s how Van Orden and Cooke compare on economic issues
Rebecca Cooke proposes homeowner tax relief, affordable childcare, and fighting price gouging, while Derrick Van Orden says “affordability” is a made-up word.
