U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a consistent champion for President Joe Biden’s administration, has joined the growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling on the 81-year-old president to abandon his presidential run against former President Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, after arriving at Dane County Regional Airport for a campaign rally in Madison earlier this month. On Friday, Pocan joined other Democrats in urging Biden to drop out of the race.
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Photos from the last day of the Republican National Convention
Volunteers walk pass the “Trump 2024” sign outside Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
People wear Trump themed outfits outside Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
People walk the grounds outside Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Signs blow in the wind outside Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
People walk pass the “Trump 2024” sign outside Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks to the Wisconsin State Journal outside Panther Arena during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks to the Wisconsin State Journal outside Panther Arena during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
“I’m treating Dane County like I would Green Bay or Waukesha or any place,” says Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde.
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Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson speaks to the Wisconsin State Journal at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson poses for a portrait at Media Row at the Panther Arena during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees ride the escalator as the Milwaukee skyline is reflected off of it at Fiserv Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
People arrive to Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees walk into Fiserv Forum for the final session of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Attendees ride the escalator as the Milwaukee skyline is reflected off of it at Fiserv Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Door County Republican Party Chair Stephanie Soucek wears a Cheesehead at Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates wear Cheeseheads at Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates wear Cheeseheads at Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates wear Cheeseheads at Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Delegates and guest attend the last day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Delegates and guest attend the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Delegates and guest attend the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates wave Cheeseheads at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees arrive at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A woman arrives to the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A man wears a Palestinian keffiyeh at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Tennessee delegates arrive for the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees arrive at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A Wisconsin delegate and guest arrive for the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A woman wears a Trump themed hat at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates wear Cheeseheads at Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
A Wisconsin delegate wears a Cheesehead at Fiserv Forum during the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates and guest cheer at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates and guest attend the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Attendees listen to the Pledge of Allegiance at the final session of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, July 18, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin delegates wear Cheeseheads at Fiserv Forum on July 18, the last day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

