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Tommy Thompson: “My Republican ear went. My health, my Democrat ear still…”

Featuring: Tommy Thompson, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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One-on-one with Tommy Thompson | Cap Times Idea Fest 2024

Published | Video Starts at 04:34

He said because we're here, he wants to sit in a place where he can hear through his Democratic ears. Ear. My, my, My Republican ear went. My health, my Democrat ear still work. So before we get going, I think you notice I'm clear to his right, too. Bring your mic up. Keep your mic up there. (04:34–04:39)

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Asserts that his hearing is impaired in one ear, which he humorously attributes to political affiliation.

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