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How did China get wrapped up in the competitive race for Wisconsin’s 17th state Senate District?

Both the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Senate have said of their efforts to win control of the chamber that their candidates are staying focused on issues close to home. However, this week the focus of the race for the 17th Senate District turned to a country 6,000 miles away:

How did China get wrapped up in the competitive race for Wisconsin’s 17th state Senate District?

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Both the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Senate have said of their efforts to win control of the chamber that their candidates are staying focused on issues close to home.

However, this week the focus of the race for the 17th Senate District turned to a country 6,000 miles away:

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Both the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Senate have said of their efforts to win control of the chamber that their candidates are staying focused on issues close to home. However, this week the focus of the race for the 17th Senate District turned to a country 6,000 miles away:

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