Wisconsin Megathread v3: GOP in MASSIVE DISARRAY

[ElectionsGuy]

How heavy of a favorite is Kleefisch for the primary?

About as much of a favorite as Ted Budd is for NC Senate.

[JMT]

https://twitter.com/sjohnsonwpr/status/1532517965832265733?s=21&t=z2AR5mAdnH...

[JMT]

Does Trump have something against Kleefisch? She appears to be the obvious frontrunner, so if he just endorsed her it would almost certainly add to his “win record.” First, he tried to get Sean Duffy to run. And now that he declined, he’s endorsed Michels. Why?

[ProgressiveModerate]

Huh kinda suprising

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

This isn't "big news". People need to stop acting like Trump's endorsement is some type of instant coronation despite all the mountains of evidence to the contrary.

[MargieCat]

Does Trump have something against Kleefisch? She appears to be the obvious frontrunner, so if he just endorsed her it would almost certainly add to his “win record.” First, he tried to get Sean Duffy to run. And now that he declined, he’s endorsed Michels. Why?

I don't get it either.

She is the type of candidate that could appeal to both the establishment and the MAGA base.

I was thinking she'd even be a good VP nominee for a second Trump run, for the reasons mentioned above + being from a swing state.

But he obviously does not like her.

[walleye26]

In other news, Michael Gableman, who has been leading the GOP’s waste of money bull***t election investigation, was accused of destroying open records requests and other things. When a judge called him to the witness stand, he got pretty lippy with the judge and has now been found in contempt. https://www.channel3000.com/i/wisconsin-judge-gop-election-agency-in-contempt-for-records/

[wbrocks67]

Does Trump have something against Kleefisch? She appears to be the obvious frontrunner, so if he just endorsed her it would almost certainly add to his “win record.” First, he tried to get Sean Duffy to run. And now that he declined, he’s endorsed Michels. Why?

I don't get it either.

She is the type of candidate that could appeal to both the establishment and the MAGA base.

I was thinking she'd even be a good VP nominee for a second Trump run, for the reasons mentioned above + being from a swing state.

But he obviously does not like her.

Which is pretty hilarious because she's been going full MAGA, especially with 2020 lies.

[2016]

Rebecca Kleefisch is among the most impressive Republican Governor Candidates not only in Wisconsin but also in the Country. Pretty close between her and Mark Ronchetti in New Mexico.

If she would become Governor of Wisconsin this year she would be instantly on every Republican Presidential Nominees Running Mate List and she might even run for POTUS herself in 2028.

[2016]

@ElectionsGuy,
Michaels will be clobbered by Rebecca in the WOW Counties come Primary Day.

[wbrocks67]

Rebecca Kleefisch is among the most impressive Republican Governor Candidates not only in Wisconsin but also in the Country. Pretty close between her and Mark Ronchetti in New Mexico.

If she would become Governor of Wisconsin this year she would be instantly on every Republican Presidential Nominees Running Mate List and she might even run for POTUS herself in 2028.

is this a parody account

[wesmoorenerd]

Rebecca Kleefisch is among the most impressive Republican Governor Candidates not only in Wisconsin but also in the Country. Pretty close between her and Mark Ronchetti in New Mexico.

If she would become Governor of Wisconsin this year she would be instantly on every Republican Presidential Nominees Running Mate List and she might even run for POTUS herself in 2028.

is this a parody account

trump found atlas, it's over

[TheFonz]

Rebecca Kleefisch is among the most impressive Republican Governor Candidates not only in Wisconsin but also in the Country. Pretty close between her and Mark Ronchetti in New Mexico.

If she would become Governor of Wisconsin this year she would be instantly on every Republican Presidential Nominees Running Mate List and she might even run for POTUS herself in 2028.

She actually is. When she is unleashed, speaking from the stump and saying what she really believes, she's fantastic. Truly one of the best natural politicians in the country. I'm not saying that as a huge fan. I'm likely to vote for her in the primary but I disagree with her on policy in some not inconsequential ways.

However, her staff is a bunch of Walker retreads who are really dragging her down by limiting her appearances, giving her bad advice on policy, giving mixed messages, etc. For example, her commercials say she supports WIs pre Civil War abortion law, while her website says (at least said two weeks ago, not sure about now) that she supports a heartbeat bill. Also, she 100% does not believe that the election was stolen, but she was advised that she had to say otherwise to try to get Trump's endorsement. Now that she didn't get it, she's painted herself into a corner. She's a naturally fantastic candidate, she'd be a much better than average governor, but she's got a horrible staff that may help her snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[ProgressiveModerate]

Rebecca Kleefisch is among the most impressive Republican Governor Candidates not only in Wisconsin but also in the Country. Pretty close between her and Mark Ronchetti in New Mexico.

If she would become Governor of Wisconsin this year she would be instantly on every Republican Presidential Nominees Running Mate List and she might even run for POTUS herself in 2028.

She actually is. When she is unleashed, speaking from the stump and saying what she really believes, she's fantastic. Truly one of the best natural politicians in the country. I'm not saying that as a huge fan. I'm likely to vote for her in the primary but I disagree with her on policy in some not inconsequential ways.

However, her staff is a bunch of Walker retreads who are really dragging her down by limiting her appearances, giving her bad advice on policy, giving mixed messages, etc. For example, her commercials say she supports WIs pre Civil War abortion law, while her website says (at least said two weeks ago, not sure about now) that she supports a heartbeat bill. Also, she 100% does not believe that the election was stolen, but she was advised that she had to say otherwise to try to get Trump's endorsement. Now that she didn't get it, she's painted herself into a corner. She's a naturally fantastic candidate, she'd be a much better than average governor, but she's got a horrible staff that may help her snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Even as a Dem from seeing her speak a few times she comes across as a much less toxic package than Trumpies while still supporting more or less all their policies. She does seem to know what issues affect people though and how to use R talking points well

[wbrocks67]

Kleefish looking more and more extreme by the day

https://twitter.com/MollyBeck/status/1544292049494605826

[Minnesota Mike]

https://twitter.com/jessieopie/status/1544430351661076482

[SnowLabrador]

https://twitter.com/jessieopie/status/1544430351661076482

Do we think this development will help Kleefisch or Michels more? Either way Evers is the underdog, but it's still an important question.

[NewYorkExpress]

https://twitter.com/jessieopie/status/1544430351661076482

Do we think this development will help Kleefisch or Michels more? Either way Evers is the underdog, but it's still an important question.

Probably depends who he endorses, if he endorses.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

The Rs say they won't ban Contraceptive but will they certify Biden as victor if he wi s WK again in 2024 which he will with Tammy Baldwin and they haven't assured anyone if the Rs with an R state legislature will do that Evers like Barnes win 51/49

[wbrocks67]

https://twitter.com/sbauerAP/status/1546830737298624516

[Mayor U.N. Trustable]

Will we see a result similar to the 2018 Senate primary with Kleefisch doing well in the Southeast and Michels winning the rest of the state?

[Mayor U.N. Trustable]

Tommy Thompson endorses Michels

wpr.org/former-governor-thompson-endorses-michels-gop-race

[Sir Mohamed]

Tommy Thompson endorses Michels

wpr.org/former-governor-thompson-endorses-michels-gop-race

Seems like Kleefisch is losing her role as the favorite on the GOP side?

[SnowLabrador]

Who do you guys think it'll be? Kleefisch or Michels?

[Mayor U.N. Trustable]

Who do you guys think it'll be? Kleefisch or Michels?

Kleefisch only needs to keep a large lead in the Southeastern part of the state, like Vukmir over Nicholson in 2018, but Michels will probably sweep the rural areas, and he will probably cut into the Kleefisch base in the Milwaukee metro better than Nicholson, so I think Michels is the favorite.