The political process and power levers in Wisconsin are controlled by Republicans who have built a system that outpaces and outmaneuvers Democrats in the state, according to a report by NPR. This is creating tension as Republican policies collide with the increasingly left-leaning cities in the state.
President Biden's call to eliminate the filibuster for voting rights bills fell flat as the Senate holdouts remained unmoved, despite the heightened media attention and interest surrounding it.
The shift in policies in the Democratic Party is a natural and inevitable consequence of the current economic situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Republicans in Wisconsin have redistricted the state to favor their own party, and Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, is up for reelection against a Republican opponent who has expressed skepticism about the 2020 election results.
A breakdown of the US primary election system and how it impacts political parties' nominees based on recent events in the Democratic Party.