Politics
US House candidate, Wisconsin state Rep. Shankland on debating Van Orden, legalizing marijuana
US House candidate, Wisconsin state Assembly Rep. Katrina Shankland stopped in the WIZM studio Monday for La Crosse Talk PM to discuss what her priorities would be in Congress, debating Derrick Van Orden and how marijuana could be handled federally.
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Shankland is one of three Democrats running, along with Rebecca Cooke and Eric Wilson. La Crosse native Tara Johnson dropped out of the race last week. Shankland also represents the 71st Assembly District in the Stevens Point area.
And that’s where we started (6:00), with Shankland talking a bit about Johnson, as the former La Crosse County Board char’s absence creates a void in the county for voters to turn to. We also hit on whether Republican House Rep. Van Orden will participate in a debate this year. He refused to debate last election.
Other things discussed included Shankland criticizing the lack of productivity out of the US House the past year and what her priorities would be, including passing a Farm Bill and fighting price gouging. We concluded talking about marijuana, as Republicans in Wisconsin proposed what would be the most restrictive medical marijuana bill in U.S.
Carol Herlitzka
January 16, 2024 at 7:49 am
I don’t trust liberals, will never vote for them, do not feel woman should be involved in politics!Van Orden is working for the people that feel he is doing a great job! Not selling out his country to CHINA…for money…LIKE THE LIBERALS, LIE,CHEAT,STEAL.CHILD TRAFFICERS!
JIM TURNER
January 17, 2024 at 4:26 pm
I CALL BULLSHIT
nick
January 16, 2024 at 4:36 pm
I want to know if these candidates truly understand how dangerous this world is becoming. China, Russia and Iran held joint military operations. China, Russia and South Africa will be holding joint military operations. There is an arrest warrant for Putin and he will be traveling to South Africa and a government official stated he would not be arrested. South Africa brought charges against Israel because they have close ties to Iran.
China is purging it’s military of anyone high up who may object to war./
We worry about pronouns and equity, diversity and inclusion etc while the world becomes more dangerous.
We want to legalize marijuana which is worse that smoking cigarettes and now hospitals are dealing with teenagers and young adults that are experiencing psychotic episodes.
The media of course sold out a long time ago and does not want to bring these facts out. Nor do they want the general public to know that HERTZ just announced they are dumping 20,000 electric vehicles.
I could go on and on as to how corrupt the Biden administration is and now it looks like we are stuck voting for either him or Trump.
A total disgrace.