Democrats eye boost from Harris as Wisconsin Senate battle solidifies
By
Ramsey Touchberry
August 12, 2024 4:00 am
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The battle for a coveted Wisconsin Senate seat is set to kick into high gear this week when Tuesday’s primaries solidify the race between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Republican Eric Hovde.
The battleground state is rated by nonpartisan election forecasters as “lean Democratic” for the Senate but a “toss-up” for the presidential election, putting the Badger State squarely in the spotlight for both parties.
Vice President Kamala Harris has breathed new life into the race for Baldwin, who previously dodged several Wisconsin appearances made by President Joe Biden prior to him exiting the 2024 election. Baldwin has stumped with Harris at least twice in the state since the vice president’s meteoric rise to the top of the Democratic ticket.
“Very, very exciting,” Baldwin recently told the Washington Examiner after attending a rally with Harris. “I feel like it’s a new beginning to the campaign.”
Should the seat flip red, Republicans are all but guaranteed to retake the Senate. Democrats must retain it to have a shot at keeping the majority.
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