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The hush money trial against former President Donald Trump has significant political implications, but the verdict will not alter the Democrats’ strategy of portraying Trump as a threat to democracy. Despite their efforts to paint Trump as evil and untrustworthy, the public is well aware of his achievements, such as low inflation, peace through strength, and improved border security. The Biden administration’s lack of substantive policy victories has forced them to resort to scare tactics. However, the public remembers the prosperity of the Trump era and is skeptical of the administration’s gaslighting attempts to downplay the current economic struggles. Ultimately, the Democrats are in a lose-lose situation, as any verdict against Trump will only further alienate voters who already view him favorably.

In an effort to regain control of the Wisconsin State Senate, Democrats have announced plans to spend $7 million on television ads targeting five key races. The State Senate Democratic Committee aims to focus on races in Milwaukee’s northern suburbs, rural areas north of Madison, the Fox Cities, Green Bay, and La Crosse. Republicans currently hold a 22-10 supermajority in the 33-seat Senate, but Democrats hope new district boundaries will help them reduce the GOP advantage. The new maps have motivated the Democratic party, with candidates running in every Senate race for the first time in over two decades.