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In reply to the discussion: What's happened to us...?? [View all]

BlueWI

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7. I'm a transplant so I didn't see the whole fall. But
Thu Aug 9, 2018, 10:26 PM
Aug 2018

Tommy Thompson had a role in the change with the workfare issue, demonizing people receiving assistance.

It's still a very masculinist culture. We don't know yet how to transition to a more modern, inclusive politics. Much of the rural population is dismissive of the SE urban population, and vice versa.

An intentional, motivating statewide message is still needed.

The changes toward conservative rule were in motion before Walker. We will be more effective in the upcoming election.

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