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Madison, WI
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Proud to share @mainstreetweets endorsements for Congress this cycle.
Let’s go!!!!!
Shawn in WI retweeted
Vivek Ramaswamy is holding an event for the Ohio GOP ticket at a private home in Circleville, OH tonight
The neighbors are Amy Acton supporters
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How County Executive David Crowley saved American Family Field and the Milwaukee Brewers milwaukeecourier.com/news/20…
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Wisconsin remains a purple bellwether and @RebeccaforWI is being heavily outspent by billionaires who want to thank Van Orden for their tax giveaways. If any race needs more resources to finish the job, it’s this one.
NEW: Senior Democrats are tempering their expectations about how big of a House majority they might win, as both parties see a tightening map.
Comes after a barrage of GOP spending.
w/ @meredithllee
politico.com/news/2026/10/23…
Shawn in WI retweeted
So great to talk to voters about Ben Brist, Trevor Jung, and David Crowley in Greendale today. This is our crew, and we’re ready to win!
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The Cook Political Report is moving the Ohio Governor's race from Toss Up to Lean Democrat.
Read our analysis from @JessicaTaylor:
cookpolitical.com/analysis/g…
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New @CookPolitical: Amid ad uproar, #OHGOV moves from Toss Up to Lean D. Full analysis by @JessicaTaylor: cookpolitical.com/analysis/g…
So which of you is running? 🏃
I have decided not to seek reelection. It has been a tremendous honor to be your Mayor. We have moved Madison forward and our record proves that. But for me, the price of serving has become too high.
cityofmadison.com/news/2026-…
Shawn in WI retweeted
NYT: Global Oil Price Hits $117 a Barrel, Highest Since April
Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk
Link to article: nytimes.com/2026/10/23/busin…
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The Iran war — backed by @derrickvanorden's 6 votes — has cost the average American household an extra $877 in fuel alone in just 8 months.
Shawn in WI retweeted
From former WI-03 Cong. Ron Kind to Sen. @tammybaldwin, I’m grateful to have these trusted Wisconsin leaders in my corner.
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NYT: Democrats Plan “Shock-and-Awe” Legislative Burst
Should they win in November, top House Democrats are planning a shock-and-awe legislative sprint to demonstrate within hours of taking power that they are passing bills to deliver on their promises, including restoring health care subsidies and Medicaid resources and moving to end Mr. Trump’s tariffs and the war with Iran
nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/po…
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"Promises made, promises kept" by Mr. Voted For the Iran War Five Times
Gas under $2.50 a gallon in Glidden, WI this weekend.
Even CNN reports that 2026 is on track to be the cheapest year for gas since 2020. Promises made, promises kept. ⛽️⬇️
Shawn in WI retweeted
WI-03 (Derrick Van Orden vs. Rebecca Cooke) moves to Lean D. @SpectrumNews1WI
New @CookPolitical: 19 more House ratings move in Dems' direction, including six seats from Toss Up to Lean D. Full analysis by @ercovey: cookpolitical.com/analysis/h…
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Reminder: Ashley Hinson is on the side of chemical companies linked to cancer.
She doesn’t care about the health of Iowans.
It’s unacceptable that Iowa has the second highest rate of cancer in the country.
Senator @GrassleyWorks and I are leading a bipartisan effort to improve access to screenings.
Read more ⬇️
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Deleted posts reveals Pfaffenbach’s extreme political rhetoric and false claims
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Thune is gonna love this one
NEW: Scott Presler allowed multiple out of state GOP operatives to use his home in Pennsylvania to vote in the '24 election. Those operatives then left the state. Election lawyers say this could be in violation of PA voting laws.
via @BrendanHartnett
thebulwark.com/p/gop-operati…
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Preemptively suing over results of an election that hasn’t happened yet does not suggest confidence that your preferred candidate is going to win.
.@derrickvanorden, do you normally hang out with people who’ve committed voter fraud?
NEW: Scott Presler allowed multiple out of state GOP operatives to use his home in Pennsylvania to vote in the '24 election. Those operatives then left the state. Election lawyers say this could be in violation of PA voting laws.
via @BrendanHartnett
thebulwark.com/p/gop-operati…