Politics
Former GOP governor says Wisconsin is now a blue state
Tommy Thompson says GOP has not won statewide races recently, signaling a shift in Wisconsin's political landscape.
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Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, a Republican, stated in a post-election interview that Wisconsin is now a blue state, according to The Hill.
Thompson cited recent statewide defeats for the GOP, including losses in the gubernatorial race, as evidence of this shift.
He told Wisconsin Public Radio that Wisconsin is no longer a purple state and that Republicans have not won a statewide race for a long time.
This statement reflects a perspective within the GOP acknowledging changing political dynamics in Wisconsin.
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