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John Blakeman on impacts of Trump's rhetoric among voters

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

June 21, 2024

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UW-Stevens Point professor John Blakeman discusses how former President Trump's messaging of "rigged" elections, out of control immigration and more is resonating with rural Wisconsin voters.

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