The Republican primary between Marine veteran Kevin Nicholson and State Senator Leah Vukmir pits a self-described “outsider” against an established legislator with more than a decade in office. The contrast mirrors races around the nation, but does the fiercely fought race mirror another recent primary? Some see this one as similar to the race Tommy Thompson won 2012.
While some see similarities (both candidates claiming to be more supportive of President Trump than the other, for example) there are some differences between them according to Mark Sommerhauser from the Wisconsin State Journal. He shares his perspective based covering this race all year with Josh on Fresh Take: