VINCE What REALLY Happened In Wisconsin? | Episode 13
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Apr 2, 2025 Christopher Bedford, Senior Chief Mega Political Correspondent at The Blaze, joins to dissect Wisconsin's surprising election results, including the unexpected defeat of Republican Brad Schimel. They explore Wisconsin's new voter ID laws and the implications for turnout among low propensity voters. The discussion covers campaign messaging's effectiveness and the challenges Republicans face in connecting with voters on economic and crime concerns. Bedford also analyzes the broader political dynamics and the role of trade policies in shaping voter sentiment.
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Wisconsin Loss Analysis
- The Wisconsin Supreme Court race wasn't close; Republican Brad Schimel lost by 10 points.
- To win in the Trump era, Republicans must get low-propensity voters to the polls.
Targeting Low-Propensity Voters
- Republicans need to target low-propensity voters who don't vote in every election.
- These voters show up when an issue directly affects them.
Candidate Messaging
- Susan Crawford, the leftist candidate, campaigned on being tough on crime and abortion rights.
- Schimel's campaign focused on preventing Democrats from gaining more power, which didn't resonate with many voters.