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In spirited Madison rally, Obama and Walz help kick off early voting in Wisconsin

MITCHELL SCHMIDT
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024 Updated Oct 29, 2024

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Early in-person voting in Wisconsin has started. Here's what you need to know

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Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and former President Barack Obama meet on stage after a rally at the Dane County Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center Tuesday. The event was timed to coincide with the start of in-person early voting in Wisconsin.
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Supporters said they were energized by Tuesday's rally featuring former President Barack Obama and vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. "You have two powerful speakers, both very genuine," attendee Mark Garthwaite said. "I think we deeply, deeply need more genuine people in politics."
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Obama greets the crowd after the rally Tuesday at the Alliant Energy Center.
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"Even one or two extra votes per precinct will be enough to win this thing and send Kamala to the White House," Walz told the crowd.
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Actor and Madison native Bradley Whitford drew laughs by saying the real-life behavior of Donald Trump would have never flown in the writers room for "The West Wing," the NBC White House drama.
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Tuesday's rally was Walz's fifth trip to Wisconsin since becoming Harris' running mate in August.
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Photos: Obama, Walz lead spirited rally for Kamala Harris in Madison

Thousands of supporters turned out for a rally supporting Kamala Harris, headlined by her vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and former President Barack Obama at the Dane County Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center Tuesday.