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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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When asked today if he was 100% certain he didn't write any of the offensive posts on the 'Dirt McGirk' Twitter account, David Crowley said, "Look, we would have to go through all of these different posts, but the ones that I've seen that were printed, I did not write those."

When asked today if he was 100% certain he didn't write any of the offensive posts on the 'Dirt McGirk' Twitter account, David Crowley said, "Look, we would have to go through all of these different posts, but the ones that I've seen that were printed, I did not write those."

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"I was continually getting inaccurate reports from my campaign manager." Dem candidate for gov Sara Rodriguez on why it took so long to discover double counting of contributions leaving the campaign with about $200k on hand headed into final 29 days of primary:

"I was continually getting inaccurate reports from my campaign manager." Dem candidate for gov Sara Rodriguez on why it took so long to discover double counting of contributions leaving the campaign with about $200k on hand headed into final 29 days of primary:

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""With everything up in arms right now with candidates in, candidates out...I think we should allow people to re-cast their ballot." David Crowley, who reentered the gov race Sat. after Sara Rodriguez dropped out, is among the candidates calling for WEC to reverse its guidance:

""With everything up in arms right now with candidates in, candidates out...I think we should allow people to re-cast their ballot." David Crowley, who reentered the gov race Sat. after Sara Rodriguez dropped out, is among the candidates calling for WEC to reverse its guidance:

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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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Also in other ad war news ... the RGA is scheduled to go up with this ad tomorrow across Wisconsin going after Francesca Hong: "That's Francesca Hong. Too liberal for Wisconsin."

Also in other ad war news ... the RGA is scheduled to go up with this ad tomorrow across Wisconsin going after Francesca Hong: "That's Francesca Hong. Too liberal for Wisconsin."

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"That changes things." We were taping an interview with Mandela Barnes for UPFRONT the moment Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the race: "I want to thank the lieutenant governor for stepping up ... I don't think the challenge is any different than it was before."

"That changes things." We were taping an interview with Mandela Barnes for UPFRONT the moment Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the race: "I want to thank the lieutenant governor for stepping up ... I don't think the challenge is any different than it was before."

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"People are frustrated with our politicians ... so the risk is that this looks like the establishment once again deciding for voters." Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki on Crowley re-entering, the gov endorsing and what it means for the final days of the primary:

"People are frustrated with our politicians ... so the risk is that this looks like the establishment once again deciding for voters." Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki on Crowley re-entering, the gov endorsing and what it means for the final days of the primary:

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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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"It wouldn't matter if there were two people in the primary, wouldn't matter if there were 20 people in the primary. We are going to be focused on Tom Tiffany." Mandela Barnes in an interview Friday learning Sara Rodriguez dropped out and looking ahead:

"It wouldn't matter if there were two people in the primary, wouldn't matter if there were 20 people in the primary. We are going to be focused on Tom Tiffany." Mandela Barnes in an interview Friday learning Sara Rodriguez dropped out and looking ahead:

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"He can feel free to endorse if he chooses...I think all Wisconsinites deserve to have a voice in this race." Francesca Hong responds to Gov. Evers considering endorsing David Crowley if he re-enters gov's race, some Dems say privately Hong can't win statewide: MORE ON UPFRONT

"He can feel free to endorse if he chooses...I think all Wisconsinites deserve to have a voice in this race." Francesca Hong responds to Gov. Evers considering endorsing David Crowley if he re-enters gov's race, some Dems say privately Hong can't win statewide: MORE ON UPFRONT

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"Was I upset? Absolutely. Was I disappointed? Absolutely." David Crowley at this re-launch on the revelations of Sara Rodriguez's campaign financial crisis after his endorsement, his decision to re-enter and if he'll have enough money re-entering the race:

"Was I upset? Absolutely. Was I disappointed? Absolutely." David Crowley at this re-launch on the revelations of Sara Rodriguez's campaign financial crisis after his endorsement, his decision to re-enter and if he'll have enough money re-entering the race:

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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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Marquette is out with its highly-anticipated WI poll Wed. Charles Franklin says interviews ended Wed, explains what to expect with gov race results: "We also asked people second choice and so we can look where those Rodriguez voters said they would go if she was not available"

Marquette is out with its highly-anticipated WI poll Wed. Charles Franklin says interviews ended Wed, explains what to expect with gov race results: "We also asked people second choice and so we can look where those Rodriguez voters said they would go if she was not available"

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"I would hope he makes the right choice for the party, which is that we should be moving forward. He has a very important job as Milwaukee County executive." Dem gov candidate Kelda Roys on the potential for David Crowley to get back in the gov race w/ Gov Evers endorsement:

"I would hope he makes the right choice for the party, which is that we should be moving forward. He has a very important job as Milwaukee County executive." Dem gov candidate Kelda Roys on the potential for David Crowley to get back in the gov race w/ Gov Evers endorsement:

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"All I can say is be careful what you ask for." Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Milwaukee Co Sheriff Denita Ball on law enforcement funding, 'defund the police' rhetoric in race for gov:

"All I can say is be careful what you ask for." Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Milwaukee Co Sheriff Denita Ball on law enforcement funding, 'defund the police' rhetoric in race for gov:

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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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"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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"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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"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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Wisconsin is looking to hire a new company to oversee IRIS, the state's Medicaid-funded long-term care program The process, though is now under review and the company initially selected is facing criticism in New York alongside a new DOJ lawsuit accusing it of Medicaid fraud

Wisconsin is looking to hire a new company to oversee IRIS, the state's Medicaid-funded long-term care program The process, though is now under review and the company initially selected is facing criticism in New York alongside a new DOJ lawsuit accusing it of Medicaid fraud

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