Hong Surges, Rivals Hold Fire: Debate Recap & Two New Polls

Описание: It's been a whirlwind week in Wisconsin politics. Kate Duffy, Pat Kreitlow, Dan Shafer, and Dr. Kristin Lyerly break down the one and only televised debate between the Democratic candidates for governor, including a firsthand report from the Marquette balcony and the spin room.

Plus the two big new polls (Marquette and State Navigate/UpNorthNews/Main Street Action) showing Francesca Hong with a commanding lead. The crew covers what's next for Barnes, Crowley, Brennan, and Roys, the missing healthcare questions, the generation gap in the poll crosstabs, advice for undecided voters, and the down-ballot primaries you shouldn't skip.

Wisconsin's primary is Tuesday, August 11. Preview your ballot and find your polling place at https://myvote.wi.gov

00:00 Intro: recapping a big week in Wisconsin politics
00:42 Debate recap: format and moderators
03:30 Pat's debate takeaways
05:04 The state of the field and Francesca Hong's lead
06:10 Why the other candidates didn't attack the frontrunner
11:12 What's next for Barnes, Crowley, Brennan, and Roys
16:26 The missing healthcare questions
20:14 Working with the legislature
21:29 Down-ballot primaries and previewing your ballot
22:26 Inside the spin room
28:05 Comparing the Marquette and State Navigate polls
31:25 Undecided voters and leaners
33:44 The candidates as Breakfast Club characters
35:42 Listener question: how to decide your vote
39:18 Hong's campaign style and ground game
44:08 Looking ahead to the general election
47:43 The generation gap in the polls
50:51 Predictions for the final stretch
52:03 The 3rd Congressional District and 17th Senate District primaries
58:21 Closing thoughts on unity after the primary
59:54 Plugs, voting reminders, and wrap-up

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Pat Kreitlow — http://upnorthnews.com/
Dan Shafer — The Recombobulation Area https://www.therecombobulationarea.com/
Dr. Kristin Lyerly — on all the platforms (even LinkedIn)

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