Wisconsin’s Duffy, Steil rip DNC convention, Steak ‘n Shake to Capitol Hill, Fed move

Wisconsin Republicans have already started to mock the 2020 Democratic National Convention slated for Milwaukee.

Rep. Sean Duffy joined with fellow cheesehead Rep. Bryan Steil in a podcast and hit the Green New Deal’s plan to cut cow farts in the state well known for its cheese.

They also made fun of the DNC’s plan to build a security wall around Fiserv Forum.

“They bring the national convention to Wisconsin, the same group that wants to get rid of cows,” said Steil.

“Not only are they going to talk about killing our dairy industry, but … around the perimeter of the convention, do you know what they’re going to have Bryan?” said Duffy. “A fence or a wall. And they’re going to have a fence there because their walls are not immoral. Walls actually work.” …

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