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Jessi Ebben: “When we have strong manufacturing in this district, we have…”

Featuring: Jessi Ebben, Republican | Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, 7th Congressional District

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Published July 7, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:19

And oftentimes they have to choose to leave. We need to make sure that the government is not the barrier for businesses staying here. And When we have strong manufacturing in this district, we have strong livelihoods. Our small businesses on our main streets succeed, our schools do better, and when we lose them, all these things go away. (07:19–07:24)

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Asserts that strong manufacturing leads to strong livelihoods in the district.

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