Dossier
Blue Dog caucus
Coverage of Blue Dog caucus in the Nexus archive.
Emily Bergeperson1Rebecca Cookeperson1Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional Districtplace1Wisconsin Farm Bureauorganization1Third Wayorganization1Bernie Sandersperson1Derrick Van Ordenperson1David Scottperson1Georgiaplace1House Agriculture Committeeorganization1Hakeem Jeffriesperson1Democratic Partyorganization1Republicansorganization1
- Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s insurgent campaign in the 3rd CD
Emily Berge, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, is running a grassroots campaign against Rebecca Cooke, who has significant fundraising and endorsement advantages. The district leans Republican, requiring Berge to appeal to a broad range of voters, including those who supported Rep. Derrick Van Orden or Donald Trump.
- Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, died at age 80 while seeking his 13th term. He faced primary challenges and declining health, and his death slightly widens Republicans' House majority.