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9. I haven't lived in Wisconsin for a long time -

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 10:19 AM

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but I was born there (Ripon) and lived there for 2 decades (until I graduated from UW-Madison). It's an interesting state. I was always aware that I lived in the birthplace of the republican party, but there was also a very strong progressive strain with LaFollette and also labor strength with the unions during the industry years. The paper mill unions, esp., were very strong fifty years ago.

The state went for Trump, but I'm also not surprised to see the people wake up to him and toss him out. Congratulations, Wisconsinites!

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