2024 U.S. Senate Debate

U.S. Senate Debate Topic Backgrounds
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Bipartisanship
We hear from voters who say they are tired of gridlock in Washington and want their representatives to be willing …
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Fentanyl
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports last year fentanyl was identified in 91 percent of opioid overdose deaths. The …
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Right to Vote
There’s a patchwork of election laws across the country, leaving concern about potential unequal access to the ballot box. What …
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U.S. Supreme Court
The Marquette Law School poll out this week finds that 90 percent of those polled support a code of ethics …
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PFAS Contamination
Several areas in Wisconsin are struggling with PFAS contamination, chemicals linked to cancer, changes in metabolism, and lower birth rates. …
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Farm Bill
Congress has failed to approve a new Farm Bill, which expired at the end of last month. This puts funding …
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Foreign Policy: Ukraine
Since Ukraine was invaded by Russia, the U.S. administration and other NATO allies have been strong supporters of Ukraine. Should …
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Foreign Policy: Gaza
Just this week, the leader of Hamas was killed by Israeli forces. Some hope this could bring the war between …
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Misleading Ads
Viewers and listeners tell us they are frustrated with negative, misleading ads. Let’s talk about two of them.Sen. Baldwin, your …
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Immigration
A sweeping bipartisan border bill failed to pass the U.S. Senate earlier this year. The bill would have added tougher …
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Reproductive Rights
A Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday found that 61 percent of those polled across the country oppose the Supreme …
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Long-Term Care
Wisconsin is facing a serious shortage of qualified caretakers to work in nursing homes and other long-term care settings such …
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Social Security
Americans want to know Social Security will be there for them when they retire; however, according to the Social Security …
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Child Care
A typical family in Wisconsin with an infant and a 4-year-old spends around one-third of their income on childcare — …
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Prescription Drugs
The cost of insulin has been reduced and capped at $35 for many Americans, and beginning in 2026 a number …
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Health Care
More than a quarter of a million Wisconsinites rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health insurance. The most …
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Details about debate questions
Details about the debate questions will be posted here shortly after the questions are asked during the live debate on …