BRILLION, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Republican candidates for Wisconsin governor gathered at a Dairy Month event in Brillion on Saturday.
Shiloh Dairy is the scene for “Cows and Candidates,” an event put on by the Republican parties of Brown and Calumet counties.
The party’s candidates for governor shared their happiness with the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade.
“It was anticipated,” said gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels. “It was a long time coming.”
“We need to stop destroying life,” said Representative Timothy Ranthum.
“It’s a great win for the lord,” said Adam Fischer, another gubernatorial candidate.
When it comes to Governor Tony Evers attempt to repeal Wisconsin’s 173 year old abortion ban, Michels says he’s not impressed.
“I think we have a leadership problem in Madison,” said Michels. “You can’t just call a session and leave it at that.”
But Ranthum, also running for governor, was at the special session, and says he’s concerned about the assembly’s process.
“Everything’s cherry picked to be all yeses,” said Ranthum. “To start the process of not gaveling in and gaveling out, would be good. That was very controversial on a high toxic issue, but in general, the practice should be any and all things.”
Fischer says he wouldn’t challenge the 1849 abortion ban.
“I’d enforce all the laws in the books,” said Fischer. “So if it’s in law, we’re going to follow what the laws say.”
Kevin Nicholson was also in attendance, but told FOX 11 he wasn’t doing interviews.
In a tweet put out Friday, Nicholson said he’ll protect life which includes ending state funding of Planned Parenthood and supporting existing pregnancy resources.
Rebecca Kleefisch wasn’t in Brillion. She put out a new advertisement after the Supreme Court’s ruling.
The primary election is set for August 9. Following that one, comes the general election on November 8.
Most polls show that most people agree with Roe, however these candidates say they believe it won’t have much of an impact on the upcoming election.
GOP Gubernatorial candidates debate tonight in Brown County. You can catch the lively discussion tonight at 7 pm on WTAQ.
