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Dianne Hesselbein: “Now I'm the Democratic leader.”

Featuring: Dianne Hesselbein, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 27

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Wisconsin Legislative Challenges and Opportunities: A Discussion with Mark Pocan, Sara Rodriguez, Dianne Hesselbein, and Speaker D

Published | Video Starts at 05:05

Then I ran for State assembly in 2012 and I served there and then just recently ran for the state Senate when John Oppenbach decided he was going to retire. Yes. And you're now the Democratic leader. Yeah. Now I'm the Democratic leader. So that's what got me here. And it's been a lot of fun. And Mark, just want to say I'm super grateful that you are my congressman. (05:05–05:07)

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