Republicans hope a wealthy businessman can help them unseat popular Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Madison businessman Eric Hovde is expected to enter the race next month, with the full backing of the Senate GOP campaign apparatus. One reason he’s viewed as a strong contender to unseat Baldwin may be Hovde’s willingness to spend […]
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GOP Hopes Wealthy Businessman May Flip Wisconsin Senate Seat
Republicans hope a wealthy businessman can help them unseat popular Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Madison businessman Eric Hovde is expected to enter the race next month, with the full backing of the Senate GOP campaign apparatus. One reason he’s viewed as a strong contender to unseat Baldwin may be Hovde’s willingness to spend freely on his own cmpaign..up to $20-MILLION according to some reports. Still, the GOP has tried nd failed twice before to unseat Baldwin, known as a strong fundraiser. Her Wusconsisn seat is one of a handful Republicas hope to flip in their effort to win back the Senate majority.