Center Stage: Which Republican has the best shot at beating Tony Evers? | podcast

In this week’s “Center Stage” political podcast, Milfred and Hands assess the field of GOP candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Governor Tony Evers.

Click the play button to listen.

Former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch is leading in the polls, thanks to a big advantage in name recognition. But most voters don’t know who these three people are.

That means Kevin Nicholson, who lost a bid for the party’s 2018 U.S. Senate nomination, and R-Campbellsport state Rep. Timothy Ramthun still have time. And could former Governor Tommy Thompson step in? What about Eric Hovde, who narrowly lost to Thompson for the Republican nomination for the US Senate in 2012?

Kleefisch is the establishment’s candidate, even if she doesn’t want to admit it. Nicholson is running the anti-establishment lane, and Ramthun is the conspirator’s friend, according to our political podcasters. They play clips of the contestants in public and wish Ramthun a happy birthday while somehow complimenting his Easter-themed costumes.

Former President Donald Trump, whose endorsement could see plenty of voters in the Republican primary, is on the horizon. Unfortunately for the winner, Trump’s blessing could also hurt the party’s candidate in the general election.

“Center stage, with Milfred onenotD Hafromfeatures Scott Milfred, the newspaper’s editorial page editor, and Phil Hands, the State Journal’s political cartoonist. They offer their views from the sensitive center of Wisconsin politics. They also serve on the editorial board of the State Journal.

Find and follow “Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands” on Apple podcast, ITUnes, embroiderer, Google Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app. You can also listen to past episodes of “Center Stage” and view the podcast webpage by clicking here.