GOP Senate Candidate Eric Hovde's Icy Challenge Sparks Political Debate in Wisconsin
Eric Hovde, a Republican Senate candidate, takes a cold plunge in a Wisconsin lake to counter claims of being 'too Californian,' challenging his opponent, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, to do the same.
- Eric Hovde, a multimillionaire Republican and U.S. Senate candidate, breaks through the ice of a Madison lake to prove his Wisconsin roots.
- Hovde challenges Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin to take a cold plunge, aiming to counteract claims of his Californian ties.
- The challenge is part of Hovde's campaign strategy to combat attacks from Baldwin and Democrats highlighting his California estate and business.
- Wisconsin Democratic Party spokesperson criticizes Hovde's stunt, stating it won't distract from his California connections.
- Hovde's challenge and the ensuing political debate highlight the unique tactics used in the Wisconsin Senate race.
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