Crowley says he'd sign bill redrawing congressional lines as he looks to first 100 days
Key Points:
- Governor-elect David Crowley has pledged to sign a bill that would immediately redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps if passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature early next year, emphasizing his focus on a smooth transition and delivering results for residents.
- Crowley expressed commitment to addressing affordability issues, including lowering property taxes, investing in public schools, and making childcare and healthcare more affordable, while also supporting a review of Act 10, which limits collective bargaining for public employees.
- Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki advised Democrats to strategically communicate and deliver on key issues like cannabis, healthcare, and minimum wage to maintain voter support, warning that recent election gains do not guarantee future success without tangible results for working people.
- Republican strategist Bill McCoshen attributed Republican losses in Wisconsin to nationalized elections dominated by Trump-related issues, noting that despite efforts to separate state-level Republicans from national narratives, the influence of national politics was decisive.
- Former Governor Scott Walker ruled out a 2028 U.S. Senate run, emphasizing the need for conservatives to make inroads with young voters and suggesting fresh, young candidates could help the party recover in Wisconsin after recent defeats.