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Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers spoke back to Trump-endorsed Tim Michels’ projected win within the Republican gubernatorial number one on Tuesday by way of labeling him as “radical” and “divisive.”
Michels defeated former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and two different Republican applicants within the GOP number one, and can face off in opposition to Evers within the basic election in November.
In a observation following Michels’ projected number one victory, Evers’ marketing campaign mentioned his upcoming Republican opponent is “the most extreme and divisive nominee possible” who will say anything else to assuage former President Trump.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will face off in opposition to Trump-endorsed Tim Michels in November’s basic election.
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“After a scorched earth primary that’s seen constant attacks and a dizzying race to the radical right, the Republican Party has chosen the most extreme and divisive nominee possible, one that will tell Donald Trump anything just to keep his endorsement,” the observation learn. “From abortion and voting rights, to gun safety and public education — Tim Michels has staked out the most extreme positions possible, with the goal of dividing our state and pitting neighbors against one another.”
TRUMP-BACKED TIM MICHELS PROJECTED WINNER IN BATTLEGROUND WISCONSIN’S GOP GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY
Michels is a multimillionaire proprietor of a development corporate who used tens of millions of his personal cash on his marketing campaign. Trump introduced his endorsement in early June. Michels referred to as Evers a “weak leader” in his victory speech Tuesday night time, and vowed to make the governor an “unessential worker come November.”
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Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels, left speaks as former President Trump, proper, listens at a rally Aug. 5, 2022, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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The Evers marketing campaign highlighted Michels’ strengthen for an 1849 abortion ban that doesn’t be offering exceptions in instances of rape or incest. The governor’s marketing campaign additionally famous his Republican foe’s wondering of election effects, pro-Second Amendment stance and opposition to further public college investment.
“Tim Michels wants to enforce an abortion ban from 1849 that has no exceptions for rape or incest, and he’s previously said it’s ‘not unreasonable’ for a rape victim to be forced to give birth,” Evers’ marketing campaign mentioned. “Michels has said he’s open to overturning election results if he doesn’t like the outcome, he’s come out against common sense gun safety legislation that would protect our kids, and Michels has even said it was ‘insanity’ to invest more money in our public schools.”
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ marketing campaign mentioned Republicans selected “the most extreme and divisive nominee possible” in electing Tim Michels.
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“While Tim Michels wants to divide our communities, Gov. Evers is committed to bringing people together and working to address rising costs, help small businesses, expand high-speed internet, and give our kids the education they need to thrive,” the observation persevered. “There’s a lot at stake this November, and Gov. Evers will always do the right thing for our state.”
Evers, who is looking for a 2nd time period as governor following his matchup with Michels in November, confronted no number one challenger in Tuesday’s election.
