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‘In the trenches’: Wisconsin’s struggling small businesses could turn a Trump ally’s district blue
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In Wisconsin's third district, small businesses are struggling due to economic issues like tariffs, inflation, and healthcare costs.
Erin Klaus, who has operated Tangled Up in Hue for 18 years, is closing her store due to financial difficulties. Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke is capitalizing on these economic woes, emphasizing her working-class background and proposing healthcare and antitrust reforms. Despite Van Orden's support for Trump, he faces criticism for his public outbursts. Klaus hopes that a Democratic victory will lead to better economic policies, acknowledging that the challenges will persist beyond the election.