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Why Republicans Insist on Voting During a Pandemic

April 7, 2020 · 8:43 am ET · Leave a Comment

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If you’re wondering why Republicans in Wisconsin fought so hard to keep today’s primary to in-person voting, some private polling data makes clear they’re hoping to set a precedent for the November general election.

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