Howdy! This week, we have another two-part exam for Daily Wire readers.
There’s a lot going on in this election cycle, and we’ll hit all the top news once or twice a week so you don’t miss a thing as we approach Election Day 2022.
Wisconsin Republicans Hit Dems On Two Year Anniversary Of The State’s ‘Mostly Peaceful Protests’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels visited Kenosha on Tuesday, two years after the community was hit by several days of rioting after the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was armed with a knife, by police. Michels criticized incumbent Democrat Governor Tony Evers for his response to the violence, saying that he did not respond strongly enough and that Evers was critical of the police following the shooting. For days, the city was rocked by violence at night as businesses were burned and looted and rioters clashed in the streets.
Michels, who has made law and order a key plank of his platform, also received the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association.
“The men and women of law enforcement in Kenosha and across Wisconsin should know that I appreciate their dedication and support their commitment to keeping the public safe,” Michels said. “Being a police officer is an honorable calling and when I am Governor I will help with police departments’ recruitment and retention efforts across the state.”
Michels was joined by Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Attorney General candidate Eric Toney.
Wisconsin Democratic Senate Candidate Hit Over Lingerie, Ties To Far-Left Party
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has faced criticism in recent days for his apparent involvement with a 2009 “Pretty In Pink A Vicky Secret Affair” lingerie party. Barnes was questioned about his listing as co-host of the lingerie party that banned “ratchet” women from attending when he ran for lieutenant governor in 2018. He has since called the party “immature,” but maintained that it was just a party.
Barnes, who is running to unseat Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), has also been hit over his strong connection with the Working Families Party, a political group that is supportive of far-Left policies like amnesty and socialist-style economic policies. In 2019, Barnes responded to President Trump’s State of the Union for the party, of which he was previously a member.
Alaska’s Ranked-Choice System Put To The Test
Alaskans continue to await the final outcome of the state’s special election for the House. Democrat Mary Peltola ranked first with 38.9% of the vote, with former Republican Governor Sarah Palin second at 31.4%, and fellow Republican Nick Begich in third at 28.2%.
The new ranked-choice system will rely on a tally of second-place votes to help determine the winner, which will be known by August 31. Regardless of the outcome, the winner will face another round in November as the top candidates face off again for the regular election.
Hello, Hageman!
After Representative Liz Cheney’s (R-WY) primary defeat to newcomer Harriet Hageman, the GOP is moving ahead with a heavy advantage over Democrat challenger Lynette Greybull, who took her primary with over 62% of the vote.
Despite the defeat, Cheney continues to speculate regarding a future presidential run, saying she’ll decide in a few weeks as she finishes out her term while serving on the House select committee to investigate the events of January 6, 2021.
Farm Bureau Endorses Oregon GOP Gubernatorial Candidate
Republican Oregon gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan received an endorsement from the Oregon Farm Bureau.
“Agriculture is an important part of our state’s history, culture, and economy,” Drazan said. “I am proud to stand with our family farmers and ranchers to protect them from harmful policies coming out of Salem and I look forward to the day when my administration can continue working with the industry to help them grow and thrive.”
There’s A New Democratic ‘Squad’ In Oregon
GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan released an ad comparing her opponents, Tina Kotek and Betsy Johnson, to current unpopular Democratic Governor Kate Brown, saying they “have been driving Kate Brown’s agenda for years.” In the ad, she says, “Tina and Betsy haven’t fixed anything. In fact, they’ve made things worse.”
Unaffiliated Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate Doesn’t Turn Over Tax Returns
Democrat Tina Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan reportedly turned over their tax returns, but unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson declined to do so after being asked by the outlet Willamette Week.
“Betsy has always filled out the required financial disclosure forms to the Legislature and will continue to do so as governor,” Johnson campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Sitton said. “That is the sum total of the public’s interest. Betsy believes that whether you are voting for governor or running for governor, you continue to have a constitutional right to privacy, which most people value.”
Tune in tomorrow for Part II.