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Wisconsin 2012 Debate: The Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

WPT moderator Frederica Freyberg and a panel of journalists engage Democratic candidates Tom Barrett, Kathleen Falk, Doug La Follette and Kathleen Vinehout in an hour-long debate on the issues facing Wisconsin. The May 4, 2012 debate was produced in partnership with Wisconsin Public Television, Wisconsin Public Radio, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and TODAY'S TMJ4.

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This week, anchor Frederica Freyberg interviews Rebecca Kleefisch, incumbent candidate in the lieutenant governor recall election. Also, reporter Zac Schultz checks in on the tight District 21 recall race between incumbent Sen. Van Wanggaard and democratic challenger John Lehman.
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The Here and Now team brings you the latest Wisconsin news, political updates and timely insights throughout the week.

 
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