Tammy Baldwin meets with farmers and agribusiness owners on Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 ahead of the DNC in Chicago. PC: Fox 11 Online
NEW LONDON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Democratic party appears energized by the launch of Harris’ campaign and in her choice of running mate. Now, local politicians are gearing up for what they hope will be a continuation of the Democratic party’s momentum.
On a Northeast Wisconsin farm Thursday, Senator Tammy Baldwin, along with other local democratic candidates like Jane Benson, a candidate for state assembly district 4, and Emily Tseffos, a candidate for state assembly district 56, highlighted the importance of the rural vote.
“Rural communities contribute vitally to our state’s economy, and rural communities and our ag economy are our key to our state’s success,” Baldwin said.
“There are so many rural folks where who feel undervalued, underrepresented, like their voices aren’t being heard so we’re here to tell them we care about what you think, and what you feel and we want to know how we can help,” said Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district.
The visit with local farmers and agribusinesses comes as these candidates gear up for the democratic national convention in Chicago.
“I’ll be there later in the week, Wednesday and Thursday I’m very excited about it but what I’m doing before that is a road trip around Wisconsin to get people all psyched up for the big day at the end of the week at the DNC,” Senator Baldwin added.
“I think it’s going to be a lot of enthusiasm, much the same as we’ve been seeing here, but with Kamala Harris at the helm, with Governor Walz, so amazing, I’m so excited about this ticket, I think we’re going to start seeing people coming in and having conversations recognizing what the possibilities are and really feeling that potential for hope and change,” Lyerly said.
At an appearance Thursday in De Pere, Governor Tony Evers offered this about the convention:
“It’s going to be a good opportunity to hear from a lot of people for starters, people are jazzed about the upcoming election obviously. It’s a great way for the group of folks at the convention to map for the future, obviously, it’s around the presidential race but you make connections with people that you will work with in the future so it’s a great opportunity and obviously a good time to talk about how we’re going to win in November.”
Meanwhile, Senator Baldwin shared what she hopes Wisconsinites will take away from the meeting in Chicago.
“We’re the party that’s fighting for the people, whether it be city, suburban, or rural residents, we’re not standing with the big corporations like the Republicans are. So yeah, in my race, Wisconsin deserves a senator that’s fighting for them.”
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