A Progressive Victory in Wisconsin Is a Blow Against Governor Walker

A Progressive Victory in Wisconsin Is a Blow Against Governor Walker

A Progressive Victory in Wisconsin Is a Blow Against Governor Walker

Last night, Wisconsinites in three different Democratic districts headed to the polls and overwhelmingly elected State Democratic Senator Dave Hansen as their candidate for the coming general elections in August. 

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Last night, Wisconsinites in three different Democratic districts headed to the polls and overwhelmingly elected State Democratic Senator Dave Hansen as their candidate for the coming general elections in August. This recall election win is a major progressive victory, not to mention a blow to Scott Walker’s infamous union-busting agenda. 

Victorious candidate Senator Dave Hansen and The Nation‘s John Nichols join The Ed Show to discuss what this means in the context of the general elections and realizing a politically progressive Wisconsin.

Anna Lekas Miller

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