Politics
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Trump pledges to ‘make Wisconsin great again’ in RNC acceptance speech
President Trump’s RNC speech Thursday night included shout outs to Wisconsin voters.
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‘Never Trump’ Republicans search for a home at the RNC
As former President Donald Trump takes center stage as the Republican Party’s presidential nominee for the third time Thursday night, a dwindling number of conservatives who refuse to support him are preparing for a long road ahead.Â
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‘Ghost town’: Some Milwaukee businesses say week of RNC has been a bust
While the RNC has drawn thousands of visitors, most of the delegates, politicians and media there for the event have remained close to the convention. Meanwhile, Milwaukee residents and regular visitors have stayed clear, looking to avoid the hassles of security and traffic while the event was underway.Â
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Some groups who’ve traditionally leaned Democratic are warming up to GOP possibilities
Two WPR political reporters spoke with WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson about Republican efforts to court unions and young voters — two groups who’ve traditionally backed Democrats.
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Reince Priebus says Republicans need to get excited about ‘boring’ voter outreach
The onetime chair of the state and national Republican parties offered some advice to Wisconsin delegates at the last day of the RNC in Milwaukee: You need to get really good at boring stuff.
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PHOTOS: RNC brings national spotlight to Milwaukee
This photo essay will be updated as the RNC continues Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Living and working amid a national special security event
Navigating the security perimeter can feel like a maze. While locals have had to readjust their normal routes and commute times have doubled, residents and employees within and around the perimeter are making it work.
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Young Wisconsin Republicans at RNC say they’re ready to lead next generation of GOP
New national polling suggests that young Americans are becoming more open to the Republican Party than they had been in the past. Young members of Wisconsin’s GOP delegation at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee say they’re not surprised, and they see a new wave of conservatism on the rise in America.Â
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At RNC, Wisconsin GOP leaders tell delegates to have a seat
Wisconsin Republicans said the Trump campaign was unhappy to see open seats on the floor of the RNC Tuesday night.
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Delegates get a little taste of Wisconsin inside the security perimeter at the RNC
Republican National Convention? Meet Wisconsin State Fair.