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Kristin Lyerly: “The Progressive Party in Wisconsin back in the day...that…”

Featuring: Kristin Lyerly, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Another Beautiful Morning - July 7, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 17:37

I'd say the odds are against it, but that's just political inertia maybe. You know, I kind of hope I'm wrong. I'm so glad you mentioned The Progressive Party in Wisconsin back in the day...that was an insurgent group and that was right here. That is our history and that is who we are. But also the Tea Party. And what's happening right now with dsa, I think it's very. (17:37–17:43)

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Asserts that the Progressive Party in Wisconsin was an insurgent group in the past.

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