Wisconsin Democratic Party
Coverage of Wisconsin Democratic Party in the Nexus archive.
- 'Free beer' for Trump death Dem activist running for Wisconsin gov: 'I will win' if they silence me
Kirk Bangstad, a Wisconsin brewery owner, is running for governor after a controversial Facebook post about President Donald Trump's assassination attempt. Bangstad claims the post was satire and has gained name recognition and followers. He warns that if silenced, he will win the primary.
- Wisconsin brewing owner who promised free beer in the event of Trump’s death launches bid for governor
Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, has announced his bid for Wisconsin governor after previously offering free beer in the event of President Donald Trump's death. Bangstad's announcement comes after his brewery was investigated by the FBI and Secret Service due to a Facebook post. He is seeking 2000 signatures to qualify for the November election.
- Wisconsin Dem's bar laments 'we almost got free beer day' for Trump assassination
A Wisconsin brewery owned by Democrat Kirk Bangstad faced scrutiny for a Facebook post referencing a foiled Trump assassination attempt, joking 'we almost got #freebeerday'—a play on its prior promise of free beer on Trump's death. Bangstad, a former state Assembly candidate, has used the brewery's brand to attack Trump and Republicans, including politically themed merchandise and legal challenges to remove Trump from Wisconsin ballots.