GOP Senate Candidates Debate Issues in Waukesha
Four Republicans call for government reforms and reduced spending in Washington during Wednesday's debate. Former Gov. Tommy Thompson declined his invitation.
With calls for reform and reduced government spending, four Republican candidates for a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Herb Kohl tried to pitch their conservative viewpoints to voters during a candidates forum Wednesday at the Waukesha County Expo Center. State Rep. Jeff Fitzgerald, financial investor Eric Hovde, former Congressman Mark Neumann and physical therapist Kip Smith appeared during the debate, which was sponsored by The Wisconsin Reporter and the Republican Party of Waukesha County. Former Gov. Tommy Thompson was unable to attend due to a prior commitment at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. Each candidate in his opening statement spoke about increased government spending and concern for the future of America as reasons …
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Dirk Gutzmiller
11:45 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Thompson is actually something close to a moderate Republican, like a Romney is underneath his ultra-conservative facade. He is much loved and admired in the State, even by many Dems, is not afraid to spend, and loves trains. He stands the best chance against Baldwin in the fall elections. Republicans will shoot themselves in the foot if they go for one of the tea potties. more ›