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June 18, 2026 | Commentary | Delanie Bomar
Democrat Fails, Hypocrisy, and Lies

RNC Statement on WI-03 Forum

Commentary

If you're covering the WI-03 candidate forum between Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge, please consider the following statement from the Republican National Committee:

 

"After Washington insiders put their thumb on the scale to help their friend, Rebecca Cooke, the least she could do is give democracy a chance to work. But regardless of who escapes this Democrat primary, neither is prepared to go toe to toe with Congressman Van Orden's record of delivering for hardworking families and farmers." -RNC Spokeswoman Delanie Bomar


Background: 

  • Cooke has faced backlash from recieving help from Washington insiders during the primary. 
  • Cooke is a Washington insider herself. 
  • While Democrats fight, Congressman Van Orden hosted President Trump in the district earlier this month, and he hosted Small Business Administrator and Acting Labor Secretary earlier this week.