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Young Candidate vs Veteran in Wisconsin Race | Minneapolis News
A 26-year-old political newcomer, Michael Alfonso, is gunning for Congress in Wisconsin with a flashy campaign fueled by Trump’s endorsement, his father-in-law Sean Duffy’s massive financial backing, and a reality-TV-style rollout. Alfonso, who married at 22 and became a dad, touts youthful energy and conservative values, even citing a activist’s assassination as his inspiration. But seasoned local Republican Kevin Hermening, a former hostage and longtime community leader, scoffs at his inexperience, recalling how voters once told him he wasn’t ready at 26. With the primary looming on August…
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