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Democrat Tammy Baldwin wins US Senate seat

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 11:37 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin has won Wisconsin’s open U.S. Senate seat.

Baldwin defeated former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson on Tuesday for a seat that’s been held by Democrats since 1957. With the victory, Baldwin also becomes the first openly gay candidate to win election to the Senate.

The seven-term congresswoman from Madison built her campaign around the argument that the 70-year-old Thompson no longer spoke for Wisconsin residents.

Baldwin noted that the four-term governor, who hadn’t been on a ballot in 14 years, made millions of dollars in the private sector off connections he made while governor and U.S. health secretary.

Thompson had attacked Baldwin as too liberal for Wisconsin, focusing on her position on health care reform.

His defeat marks Thompson’s first ever loss in a statewide election.

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wasp2491
Nov 7, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.
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Great job Tammy, a lot of folks thought you didn't have a chance. Welcome to the new Wis.

Honorfirst
Nov 7, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.
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A couple more steps toward the bottom. Unbelievable that most think she would do a good job of representing our best interests. She did nothing for the majority of us while in Congress, do you really think she will do any better in the Senate? Poor pathetic souls...

wleong
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:39 a.m.
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Cheers, Tammy!

You will be an exceptional Senator who will represent WISCONSIN with dignity, grace and honor!

brotherkoch
Nov 7, 2012 at 12:17 a.m.
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Congrats Tammy! Awesome job and carry it on with a productive Senatorial career!

poobah
Nov 6, 2012 at 11:42 p.m.
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Congratulations, Tammy! I'm so very proud of you.

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