Bill from Norway inquired about the last time a Republican governor won while a Republican was president. Matt noted that Paul LePage’s wins in 2014 and 2016, during Trump’s presidency, could be considered a partial count. However, the true answer is Jock McKernan, who won in 1986 and 1990, during Reagan’s and Bush’s presidencies, respectively. McKernan’s first win in 1986 was notable for its split vote, with McKernan securing 39.9%, James Tierney 30.2%, Sherry Huber 15.1%, and John Minario 14.9%. The 1986 election paralleled the current midterm, with Reagan’s second term facing fatigue and the Iran-Contra scandal.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
The discussion centers on the Wisconsin governor primary, where Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong is challenging Governor Tony Evers’ handpicked successor,…
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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