With voters headed to the polls in just days, there could be drama that comes afterward — but not from the election results.

Citizen Action Wisconsin executive director Robert Kraig joins, and warns that the Trump administration could intervene in the midterm elections by targeting ballots after voting ends — a scenario he says could threaten the ability to verify results in closely contested races, including Wisconsin’s 3rd U.S. House District.

We also talked about what Democrats could accomplish if they win control of Wisconsin state government and how different those expectations compare to if Dems control Congress while Trump remains president.

Kraig also draws a distinction between Trump using federal funding as political leverage — including threats involving veterans’ funding — and Democrats promising policies such as universal health care.

We also get into campaign finance, including Elon Musk’s spending on Republicans compared with George Soros’ political contributions, elected officials trading stocks, and the policy changes Kraig wants to see in Wisconsin.

Topics include:


Election security: Kraig’s concerns about possible federal intervention involving ballots after the midterms, and what that could mean for Wisconsin’s 3rd U.S. House District.


Tiffany and Donald Trump: How Tiffany is balancing his relationship with Trump against the political risks of having him campaign in Wisconsin.


If Dems control Congress: What Democrats could do with Trump still in the White House, including investigations and oversight.


Wisconsin Dems’ policy agenda: Health care, including a BadgerCare public option, child care, education and the minimum wage if Democrats win control of the governor’s office and Legislature.


Political corruption: Kraig’s criticism of elected officials trading stocks, campaign finance practices and the need for more meaningful anti-corruption reforms.


Elon vs. Soros: Why Kraig says billionaires shouldn’t have outsized political influence — and argues Musk is using his wealth to enrich himself.


Energy costs and policy: Kraig’s criticism of the Trump administration’s approach to wind power and coal.


Citizen Action Wisconsin: How the organization works through local organizing co-ops, including the Driftless Area Organizing Co-op, and its priorities for health care, wages, energy and democracy.

With voters headed to the polls in just days, there could be drama that comes afterward &mdash; but not from the election results.
Citizen Action Wisconsin executive director Robert Kraig joins, and warns that the Trump administration could intervene in the midterm elections by targeting ballots after voting ends &mdash; a scenario he says could threaten the ability to verify results in closely contested races, including Wisconsin&rsquo;s 3rd U.S. House District.
We also talked about what Democrats could accomplish if they win control of Wisconsin state government and how different those expectations compare to if Dems control Congress while Trump remains president.
Kraig also draws a distinction between Trump using federal funding as political leverage &mdash; including threats involving veterans&rsquo; funding &mdash; and Democrats promising policies such as universal health care.
We also get into campaign finance, including Elon Musk&rsquo;s spending on Republicans compared with George Soros&rsquo; political contributions, elected officials trading stocks, and the policy changes Kraig wants to see in Wisconsin.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Election security: Kraig&rsquo;s concerns about possible federal intervention involving ballots after the midterms, and what that could mean for Wisconsin&rsquo;s 3rd U.S. House District.
</li>
<li>
Tiffany and Donald Trump: How Tiffany is balancing his relationship with Trump against the political risks of having him campaign in Wisconsin.
</li>
<li>
If Dems control Congress: What Democrats could do with Trump still in the White House, including investigations and oversight.
</li>
<li>
Wisconsin Dems&rsquo; policy agenda: Health care, including a BadgerCare public option, child care, education and the minimum wage if Democrats win control of the governor&rsquo;s office and Legislature.
</li>
<li>
Political corruption: Kraig&rsquo;s criticism of elected officials trading stocks, campaign finance practices and the need for more meaningful anti-corruption reforms.
</li>
<li>
Elon vs. Soros: Why Kraig says billionaires shouldn&rsquo;t have outsized political influence &mdash; and argues Musk is using his wealth to enrich himself.
</li>
<li>
Energy costs and policy: Kraig&rsquo;s criticism of the Trump administration&rsquo;s approach to wind power and coal.
</li>
<li>
Citizen Action Wisconsin: How the organization works through local organizing co-ops, including the Driftless Area Organizing Co-op, and its priorities for health care, wages, energy and democracy.
</li>
</ul>

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Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM