Michael Gableman came ready to fight Wednesday, heaping disdain on the mayors of Wisconsin’s most liberal cities, the press and especially the millions in what he called “Zuckerberg money” he suspects was used to bankroll a Democratic scheme to beat Donald Trump in last year’s election.
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Watch now: Midwesterners await election results — and mourn loss of civility
As they waited eagerly for election results, Wisconsin and Illinois residents from both parties on Friday hoped for clear answers — and for the country's deep political divisions to begin to heal. Hear their voices.
"It's been so divisive and contentious and stressful," Bloomington, Illinois, resident Sherri Strandburg said Friday. "I want to see democracy…
Supporters of President Donald Trump rallied in Madison on Nov. 6, 2020, where they were met with counter-protesters.
Derek Walters of Burlington, Wisconsin, said he was disheartened by the state of the country. "There's no trust. There's no 'neighbor, you're …
Joel Roberts, a college student in Racine, Wisconsin, said Friday he was eager for a Biden presidency. "I'm hoping some of the divisions can h…
Reporter Donnette Beckett talks to Decatur, Illinois, voter Wayne Verhaegen about his support of President Donald Trump.
Central Illinois resident William Mars, 22, says he's excited that election results appeared to be trending toward Joe Biden — but he thinks B…
A Burlington, Wisconsin, supporter of President Donald Trump expresses his lack of confidence in the 2020 election results. "The Democrats won…
As a Trump supporter who is Black, Eric Butler says he never had issues with the president's statements about race. "If you ask me, Joe Biden …
Kyle, an Illinois State University student, said the country must work to uproot systems of hatred, regardless of the election results. "I fee…
Wisconsin business owner Paige Weslaski wasn't worried by the uncertain election results Friday. "Whether we were a Trump fan or a Biden fan, …
College student Montel Cooper, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, said he was not eager for a Joe Biden presidency, but also not a supporter of President …
Reporter Donnette Beckett talks to Clinton, Illinois, residents Friday afternoon about their concerns related to coronavirus and the country's…
Larry Sewell of Burlington, Wisconsin, said he was happy the election wasn't a landslide. "I'm glad it's close. I'm glad everybody gets a chan…
Racine, Wisconsin, retiree Don Rin said he didn't think the election was going to turn out the way he wanted, but he was hopeful for the count…
Members of the Black Lives Matter movement and supporters of President Donald Trump face off Friday at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Laura Zimmerman, chairwoman of the Democratic Party in Macon County, Illinois, talks with Herald & Review reporter Valerie Wells about the…
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Friday.
Illinois State University students Diana and Angela talk about the vote-counting process in the 2020 election. "I just think it's very difficu…
Alex, an Illinois State University student, said she's been watching the election results closely and is not worried about fraud. "I think the…
Watch now: Illinois State University student 'not really sure how the election is going to turn out'
Sophia, an Illinois State University student, said she expects "violence and controversy" no matter how the election results turn out. "I wish…
Robbie Shaw, a bartender in Racine, Wisconsin, speaks about his support for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Katie, an Illinois State University student, talks about the election results Friday.
Christopher Graver of Sioux City, Iowa, spoke about the election results Friday morning in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. "We just need to tone…
