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Iowans voting, writing their candidate’s name on a piece of paper, throwing it into the paper bag to be tallied

Iowans voting, writing their candidate’s name on a piece of paper, throwing it into the paper bag to be tallied

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Evers says Rodriguez learned about his decision the same time his cabinet learned "the day of" On the fact Rodriguez launched her campaign not even 24 hours after: "So the idea there was something already done ... you'll have to ask her why that happened"

Evers says Rodriguez learned about his decision the same time his cabinet learned "the day of" On the fact Rodriguez launched her campaign not even 24 hours after: "So the idea there was something already done ... you'll have to ask her why that happened"

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"If he makes that decision then I'm going to be going home, continuing to talk with my wife and the rest of my family because I don't run by myself." Milwaukee Co Exec David Crowley, a likely Democratic candidate for governor this morning just before Evers' announcement:

"If he makes that decision then I'm going to be going home, continuing to talk with my wife and the rest of my family because I don't run by myself." Milwaukee Co Exec David Crowley, a likely Democratic candidate for governor this morning just before Evers' announcement:

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The first F-35 fighter jets arrived this afternoon at the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison

The first F-35 fighter jets arrived this afternoon at the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison

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"I'm sure she's got people wrapped around her finger by giving them jobs that they want." Gov. Evers after Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein said the Senate won't re-vote on failed tax relief deal: "If their leader is saying no way, my guess is it's going to be no way."

"I'm sure she's got people wrapped around her finger by giving them jobs that they want." Gov. Evers after Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein said the Senate won't re-vote on failed tax relief deal: "If their leader is saying no way, my guess is it's going to be no way."

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As promised, Elon Musk hands out two $1 million checks during his town hall in Green Bay after Dem AG Josh Kaul attempted to block the payments

As promised, Elon Musk hands out two $1 million checks during his town hall in Green Bay after Dem AG Josh Kaul attempted to block the payments

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"They rolled us. That's what they did." Gail Ruzicka, RNC platform committee member from Utah, just after today's vote in Milwaukee: "I've never seen this happen before. I don't understand why they did it, and I'm extremely disappointed that we do not have any pro-life language"

"They rolled us. That's what they did." Gail Ruzicka, RNC platform committee member from Utah, just after today's vote in Milwaukee: "I've never seen this happen before. I don't understand why they did it, and I'm extremely disappointed that we do not have any pro-life language"

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New reporting tonight from Nick Bohr: The Secret Service is looking into how a suspected drunk driver, driving the wrong way on the interstate, came this close to VP Kamala Harris' motorcade in Milwaukee last night after her event in Waukesha County

New reporting tonight from Nick Bohr: The Secret Service is looking into how a suspected drunk driver, driving the wrong way on the interstate, came this close to VP Kamala Harris' motorcade in Milwaukee last night after her event in Waukesha County

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Dem Sen. Tammy Baldwin on why she's attending President Trump's SOTU in-person tonight: "I think it's important to show up, and that doesn't mean that I am necessarily going to be approving of this president's message, but he is the president."

Dem Sen. Tammy Baldwin on why she's attending President Trump's SOTU in-person tonight: "I think it's important to show up, and that doesn't mean that I am necessarily going to be approving of this president's message, but he is the president."

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"What they appreciate...is authenticity and fairness." Former Gov Scott Walker says young voters will be "wild card" in Nov and some could lead toward candidates like Dem Francesca Hong: "Part of what I hope to see more of from Tom Tiffany is that same sort of passion..."

"What they appreciate...is authenticity and fairness." Former Gov Scott Walker says young voters will be "wild card" in Nov and some could lead toward candidates like Dem Francesca Hong: "Part of what I hope to see more of from Tom Tiffany is that same sort of passion..."

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"He didn't reply to the text messages I sent...I guess that's because I've learned he was with the Democrats." Assembly Speaker Robin Vos responding to State Sen. Chris Kapenga last week on UPFRONT, 1 of 3 GOP senators who voted against tax relief deal THE IVIEW SUN ON UPFRONT

"He didn't reply to the text messages I sent...I guess that's because I've learned he was with the Democrats." Assembly Speaker Robin Vos responding to State Sen. Chris Kapenga last week on UPFRONT, 1 of 3 GOP senators who voted against tax relief deal THE IVIEW SUN ON UPFRONT

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"The first congressional district, frankly on paper, is more flippable than the third district." New on UPFRONT: Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis announces his Democratic bid for U.S. House in the 1st Congressional in an attempt to unseat Rep. Bryan Steil

"The first congressional district, frankly on paper, is more flippable than the third district." New on UPFRONT: Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis announces his Democratic bid for U.S. House in the 1st Congressional in an attempt to unseat Rep. Bryan Steil

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"They believe that somehow putting money back into people's pockets that are struggling financially ... apparently they don't believe that's an issue." Gov. Tony Evers on the 15 Senate Dems who voted against tax relief deal in his first interview THE IVIEW SUN ON UPFRONT...

"They believe that somehow putting money back into people's pockets that are struggling financially ... apparently they don't believe that's an issue." Gov. Tony Evers on the 15 Senate Dems who voted against tax relief deal in his first interview THE IVIEW SUN ON UPFRONT...

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"I will win the primary if they don't let me speak. I guarantee you that." Newest Dem candidate for gov Kirk Bangstad, who launched campaign following FBI interview over Facebook post about President Trump and was condemned by state party, on speaking at state convention:

"I will win the primary if they don't let me speak. I guarantee you that." Newest Dem candidate for gov Kirk Bangstad, who launched campaign following FBI interview over Facebook post about President Trump and was condemned by state party, on speaking at state convention:

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"The facade that somehow these are nonpartisan positions ... just lay it out there." Former Gov Scott Walker says WI should eliminate the nonpartisan spring elections after a string of losses in Supreme Court races for conservatives

"The facade that somehow these are nonpartisan positions ... just lay it out there." Former Gov Scott Walker says WI should eliminate the nonpartisan spring elections after a string of losses in Supreme Court races for conservatives

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"It's a terrible law ... And I hope someone undoes it." Brad Schimel, former Supreme Court candidate on Maria Lazar's loss + GOP law allowing unlimited donations to state parties SUN ON UPFRONT... His new post as First Assistant U.S. Attorney appointed by former AG Pam Bondi

"It's a terrible law ... And I hope someone undoes it." Brad Schimel, former Supreme Court candidate on Maria Lazar's loss + GOP law allowing unlimited donations to state parties SUN ON UPFRONT... His new post as First Assistant U.S. Attorney appointed by former AG Pam Bondi

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"What the federal government is doing here is preposterous." Wisconsin Dem AG Josh Kaul on defending against the Trump admin lawsuit demanding voter data: "The elections commission made clear that what the Trump administration has requested would violate Wisconsin law."

"What the federal government is doing here is preposterous." Wisconsin Dem AG Josh Kaul on defending against the Trump admin lawsuit demanding voter data: "The elections commission made clear that what the Trump administration has requested would violate Wisconsin law."

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"Ultimately, they're suing based on a fundamental misunderstanding." Ryan VanGrack, VP of legal and head of litigation for Coinbase, on AG Kaul suing major prediction markets like Coinbase and Kalshi: "He's wrong because Congress already answered this question long ago."

"Ultimately, they're suing based on a fundamental misunderstanding." Ryan VanGrack, VP of legal and head of litigation for Coinbase, on AG Kaul suing major prediction markets like Coinbase and Kalshi: "He's wrong because Congress already answered this question long ago."

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"I didn't tell anyone how to vote. I just said if I were governor, I would not support this bill." GOP gov candidate Tom Tiffany says he's not to credit for 3 GOP senators voting no on tax relief deal along w/ all 15 Democrats: "I would urge you to talk to those 3 Republicans."

"I didn't tell anyone how to vote. I just said if I were governor, I would not support this bill." GOP gov candidate Tom Tiffany says he's not to credit for 3 GOP senators voting no on tax relief deal along w/ all 15 Democrats: "I would urge you to talk to those 3 Republicans."

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GOP Rep. Bryan Steil on Trump's Milwaukee comments: "He wasn't talking about the city. He was talking about specific issues in the city." "I don't think that's the context at all. I'm saying we were talking about specific issues, not the city of Milwaukee."

GOP Rep. Bryan Steil on Trump's Milwaukee comments: "He wasn't talking about the city. He was talking about specific issues in the city." "I don't think that's the context at all. I'm saying we were talking about specific issues, not the city of Milwaukee."

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"It's not that I'm leaving office thinking this is the worst thing ever, but it damn near is." WATCH: Gov. Tony Evers on the tax relief deal failing, why he thought the votes were there and says Senate Dems who voted no are in a 'untenable position': "Frankly, I'm shocked."

"It's not that I'm leaving office thinking this is the worst thing ever, but it damn near is." WATCH: Gov. Tony Evers on the tax relief deal failing, why he thought the votes were there and says Senate Dems who voted no are in a 'untenable position': "Frankly, I'm shocked."

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"You make arguments that the jury was improperly instructed, especially on those questions, that's all fair game..." Hannah Dugan's defense team is preparing to ask Judge Lynn Adelman to set aside the jury's guilty verdict SUN ON UPFRONT: Dugan defense attorney Steve Biskupic

"You make arguments that the jury was improperly instructed, especially on those questions, that's all fair game..." Hannah Dugan's defense team is preparing to ask Judge Lynn Adelman to set aside the jury's guilty verdict SUN ON UPFRONT: Dugan defense attorney Steve Biskupic

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In a new interview, ousted Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says he will not fight his abrupt firing from the Board of Regents last night Rothman said he rejected their offer to resign: "I could not get myself there to basically live a lie..."

In a new interview, ousted Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says he will not fight his abrupt firing from the Board of Regents last night Rothman said he rejected their offer to resign: "I could not get myself there to basically live a lie..."

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"We spent tens-of-millions of dollars trying to elect Mandela to the Senate. Unfortunately, that was unsuccessful." State Sen. Kelda Roys on state of Dem primary for gov... SUN ON UPFRONT... the state of the race + state's largest teacher's union endorsing Roys this week

"We spent tens-of-millions of dollars trying to elect Mandela to the Senate. Unfortunately, that was unsuccessful." State Sen. Kelda Roys on state of Dem primary for gov... SUN ON UPFRONT... the state of the race + state's largest teacher's union endorsing Roys this week

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