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Tom Tiffany: “Only 31% of fourth graders can read at grade level at this…”

Featuring: Tom Tiffany, Republican | U.S. House Wisconsin, District 7

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Rep. Tom Tiffany discusses run for governor

Published | Video Starts at 03:09

And I think we have a good message in regards to education. I mean, whether you're a Republican or Democrat, you want to have a good education for your child. That's not happening in Wisconsin. Only 31% of fourth graders can read at grade level at this point. We need to change that. I have a plan to do it now. Are you looking for Trump's endorsement in this race? If the president chooses to endorse me, I'll certainly accept it. (03:09–03:13)

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