Wisconsin Businessman Jumps Into Race Against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Published on February 20, 2024

The GOP raised its hopes of unseating incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) as wealthy businessman Eric Hovde announced his candidacy on Feb. 20. “Do you feel like America’s slipping away? Our country is facing enormous challenges,” he said in a 30-second video. “Our economy, our health care, crime, and open borders. Everything is going in the wrong direction. All Washington does is divide us and talk about who’s to blame and nothing gets done. That’s not the country I know and love.” Multiple media outlets reported ahead of his announcement that the mustached Mr. Hovde would jump into the race to challenge Ms. Baldwin, a progressive who has been in the Senate since 2013....