Wisconsin Republican on reelection bid: ‘I don’t really follow that’
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) stated he is not actively focusing on his reelection campaign despite being less than seven months away from the midterm elections. When questioned about a Democratic-backed redistricting initiative that recently passed in Virginia, Van Orden indicated he was not following the developments closely.
Key Points
- Van Orden expressed lack of focus on his own reelection efforts with midterms approaching
- Republican congressman claimed unfamiliarity with a Virginia redistricting measure backed by Democrats
- Candid remarks made publicly on Capitol steps suggest detachment from current political developments