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Tony Evers: “I think a primary will prepare a candidate for the general…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

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Governor Tony Evers Discusses Decision Not to Seek Third Term and Future Plans for Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 03:36

And so the idea is that suddenly we're going to, you know, the Republican or Democrats are going to say, well, get it done by November. Because I, I know that's what Senator Johnson said. That is just. To me, that's really stupid. I think a primary will prepare a candidate for the general election. I think that's why we set it up that way. Edward, what's your priority going forward, your agenda, and what's your feelings and optimism, I guess, in getting it done? (03:36–03:43)

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Asserts that participating in a primary election prepares candidates for the general election.

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