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milestogo

(17,833 posts)
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 10:48 AM Aug 2022

Any endorsements here for lieutenant governor?

The Dem Candidates are Peng Her and Sara Rodriguez.

Peng Her
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor

Her is the founder and chief executive officer of the Hmong Institute, a Madison-based non-profit that provides training and outreach to communities of color on issues such as health care and education. Originally from Laos, he's been a restaurant owner and has worked on a number of economic, community and neighborhood initiatives in Madison.

On the issues, his campaign website states, "I will always defend reproductive rights, work to end gun violence, protect our right to vote, increase access to health care and support Wisconsin's agricultural economy."

Sara Rodriguez
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor

Rodriguez is a nurse and state representative for Assembly District 13, which covers areas in Waukesha County and western suburban Milwaukee County. As an elected official, she has sought to pass legislation related to voter registration, health care and student loan repayment.

On her campaign website, Rodriquez says, "We know our community is stronger if we reduce gun violence. We know that helping mothers and children with prenatal care, maternal support, paid family leave, and stronger early childhood education makes families and communities stronger. We know that when we invest in education we make our economy stronger."

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Any endorsements here for lieutenant governor? (Original Post) milestogo Aug 2022 OP
Rodriguez has many endorsements Hondo5505 Aug 2022 #1
Peng is advertising a lot on television, and I've seen nothing for Rodriguez. milestogo Aug 2022 #2
Rodriguez flipped a long time red seat to blue Jimbo S Aug 2022 #3
Thanks, good to know. milestogo Aug 2022 #4

Hondo5505

(5 posts)
1. Rodriguez has many endorsements
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 01:26 PM
Aug 2022

from fellow politicians including many locals. Emily’s List and Citizens Action also endorse her.

I haven’t seen too much about Peng Her. He may be a great guy, but doesn’t seem to have much legislative experience.

In this political climate we can’t afford to take a chance with an inexperienced candidate. Evers will need the support of a strong ally as lt. gov.

milestogo

(17,833 posts)
2. Peng is advertising a lot on television, and I've seen nothing for Rodriguez.
Sat Aug 6, 2022, 02:01 PM
Aug 2022

But since the Lt Gov is often a step to the Governor's seat - political experience matters.

Jimbo S

(3,016 posts)
3. Rodriguez flipped a long time red seat to blue
Mon Aug 8, 2022, 08:28 AM
Aug 2022

But with the re-drawing of the lines, her chances of re-election are nil. So run for Lt Gov.

It doesn't answer your question, but that reason alone I'm giving her my vote. I live 200 yards from her district.

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