As GOP turnout surges in state primaries, Wisconsin Democrats stay upbeat ahead of convention
ALEXANDER SHUR
Updated
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, left, who will both speak at next weekend's state Democratic convention in La Crosse, are running in a tough year for Democrats.
As Democrats prepare for their state convention next weekend, party leaders are rallying their base and honing their message to overcome a national climate favoring Republicans.
Top 10 Wisconsin political stories of 2021 (based on what you, the readers, read)
2021 was another big year in Wisconsin politics. Sen. Ron Johnson said some things. Voters elected a new state superintendent. Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans clashed over mask mandates. Michael Gableman threatened to jail the mayors of Madison and Green Bay. Here are 10 political stories you, the readers, checked out in droves.
Sen. Ron slammed the impeachment over the weekend as “vindictive and divisive,” and possibly a “diversionary operation” by Democrats to distract from security lapses at the U.S. Capitol.
With a new order announced, Republicans may be forced to start the process all over again to vote down the governor's emergency order and accompanying mask mandate, but the most likely outcome appears to be an eventual court decision.
Deborah Kerr said she has also voted for Republicans and tells GOP audiences on the campaign trail for the officially nonpartisan race that she is a "pragmatic Democrat."
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, left, who will both speak at next weekend's state Democratic convention in La Crosse, are running in a tough year for Democrats.
