Politics
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Some RNC delegates are stuck at Milwaukee airport due to global tech outageÂ
Many of the law enforcement, media members and delegates who were in Milwaukee from across the nation for the four-day convention left on Friday.
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Wisconsin US Rep. Mark Pocan joins calls for Biden to drop out
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on Friday joined the calls for President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign, becoming the first prominent elected Democrat from Wisconsin to urge the president to leave the race.
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Effects of global computer outages felt across Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s online system for searching and filing court cases remained online Friday. But other government operations, including the state’s consumer protection hotline, were hit by the CrowdStrike outage.
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‘Like conservative Disneyland’: Delegates pay thousands to attend Milwaukee RNC
Each of the nearly 2,500 GOP delegates from around the country have paid thousands of dollars to be at the RNC, but they say it’s a small price to be a part of the American political system.
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Trump pledges to ‘make Wisconsin great again’ in RNC acceptance speech
Former President Donald 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.