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In Battleground 3rd District, Democratic Hopefuls Agree On GOP Failures, Not Tactics

Berge advocated a public insurance option and said she would vote to impeach Trump if Democrats won the House.

In Battleground 3rd District, Democratic Hopefuls Agree On GOP Failures, Not Tactics
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At a forum, Democratic candidates Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge outlined different approaches to healthcare and holding President Donald Trump accountable as they compete for the chance to challenge Rep. Derrick Van Orden. The article also describes Cooke’s fundraising advantage and national Democratic support.

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Emily Berge D · WI
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Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District

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Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by the candidates and discussed as a possible impeachment target

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

U.S. Health and Human Services secretary who has visited the district to support Van Orden’s campaign

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President who has visited the district to support Van Orden’s campaign

Brad Pfaff
D · WI

Wisconsin state senator and Cooke’s former Democratic primary opponent

Republican incumbent whom the Democratic candidates hope to challenge

ALSO MENTIONED  Jesse James, Republican who defeated Berge in a Wisconsin Assembly race

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