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Chris Kapenga: “I think it was a failed leadership on all three fronts.”

Featuring: Chris Kapenga, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 33

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Published | Video Starts at 06:07

Well, and don't forget the governor also assumed that there were going to be some Democrat votes for this too. So I think it was a failed leadership on all three fronts. All three leaders in the situation didn't. Maybe it's because they're all leaving office, I don't know. But they did not work like they should have as leaders and went to their caucus members said here's what the deal is. (06:07–06:11)

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Asserts that there was failed leadership from the governor and Republican leaders in both the assembly and the Senate.

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