Staff Reports
The big news just in is that Eric Hovde, a wealthy businessman and the top pick for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, is all set to launch his campaign for the Senate next week. This is a huge win for the Republicans and a major blow to Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Hovde is no newcomer to the political arena – he ran for Senate in 2012 but narrowly missed out on the Republican ticket. This time, he’s ready to bring the fight to Baldwin once again.
Wisconsin businessman @EricHovde to launch @SenatorBaldwin challenge next week https://t.co/pfoW83Jbch https://t.co/pfoW83Jbch
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 15, 2024
Now, Hovde’s not totally in the clear just yet. Another contender, Scott Mayer, is also considering a run. But with Hovde’s financial backing and the mounting pressure from national Republicans, Mayer might just be rethinking his plans. And let’s be real – do we really need another messy primary that could leave the GOP nominee battered and bruised before the general election? I think not!
But hold onto your hats, folks, because the Democrats are already shaking in their boots at the thought of facing off against Hovde. They’ve been busy trying to tear down this mega millionaire California bank owner, questioning his ties to Washington and ties to California. It’s all just a bunch of desperate tactics because they know Hovde is the real deal, and he’s coming for that Senate seat.
Baldwin’s team wasted no time firing back, taking aim at Hovde’s California connections and his Washington supporters. But Hovde’s not fazed at all – he’s brushing off these attacks as pure desperation. And I don’t blame him! The guy’s got a tough fight ahead of him, going up against a two-term senator who won her last race by 11 points. But you know what they say – tough times don’t last, but tough people do!
So get ready, Wisconsin, because it’s about to be one heck of a showdown between Hovde and Baldwin. The battle for the Senate seat is on, and it’s gonna be one for the history books!
