Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin’s team reached out to The Racquet Press and provided details on how Baldwin would benefit college students if she is reelected in November as well as information as to why Eric Hovde, Baldwin’s political opponent, would be a poor choice for college students in Wisconsin.
Baldwin, born in Wisconsin, has held the Senate seat since 2013 as a member of the Democratic party and visited the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on October 21 to meet with students and hear their perspectives.
One of Baldwin’s accomplishments while in the Senate was the provision that allows children to stay on their parent’s health insurance up until the of 26, something that many college students utilize as they may not be able to afford health care on their own while in school.
When asked about healthcare by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Baldwin said, “I’ve spent my career fighting to ensure Wisconsinites have access to the health care they deserve. Should I have the honor to be reelected, I promise to continue championing my health care agenda until every Wisconsinite has access to high-quality, affordable health care.”
Baldwin’s opponent, Eric Hovde, has gone on record with Wisconsin Independent saying he would get rid of that provision, saying, “It’s a stupid idea for this reason. All we’re doing is delaying younger people’s maturation.” Hovde has instead advocated for a more personalized health care plan that would follow you through your life, adjusting over time based on your health.
Hovde’s stance on healthcare is furthered on his website, “I understand how the failures of our healthcare system affect my fellow Wisconsinites every day. I have lived it. It’s time to reform our healthcare so that it works for all Americans.”
Baldwin’s team also shared that during a 2017 talk at the Jefferson County Republican Party’s “Pints and Politics” event, Hovde called young students, “so stupid,” concerning what Hovde perceives as their inability to debate on campuses anymore, instead opting to protest.
Similarly, Hovde was asked at an early voting rally on Tuesday, October 22, how he would convince thousands of young voters to give him a chance. Hovde’s response was, “I don’t know how many young college-age girls that are going to vote for me because they — a lot of them are single-issue [voters],” Hovde responded.
Both candidates will be on the ballot on November 5. To register to vote, find your local polling place, or see what will be on your ballot, visit myvote.wi.gov, or vote.org for non-Wisconsin residents.
