Wisconsin is a presidential battleground this week

WESTBY, Wis. (WBAY) – Wisconsin is getting attention in the presidential race with several events happening this week.

President Joe Biden will be in Westby on Thursday, about 30 miles outside La Crosse.

He’s expected to discuss policies on energy and manufacturing.

Former President Trump will return to Wisconsin on Saturday.

He’ll hold a rally at Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee at 1 p.m. to talk about the impacts of inflation.

Following last Thursday’s town hall in La Crosse, the rally marks Trump’s second visit to Wisconsin in less than two weeks.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, came to Milwaukee on Labor Day, making the case for a Harris presidency. He focused on expanding union protections at Labor Fest.

Walz said they are committed to create a future where every worker can negotiate better wages and benefits and improve their quality of life.

“If those guys think there’s a crack in the blue wall, they are sadly mistaken, Governor Evers. They are sadly mistaken, Governor Whitmer. They are sadly mistaken with Governor Shapiro, because the blue wall stands firm. It stands with workers,” Walz said.

Wisconsin GOP Chair Brian Schimming released a statement criticizing the Harris campaign’s promise to help Wisconsin workers, claiming, “Tim Walz and Kamala Harris have nothing to offer workers but another term of higher costs and lower wages. Under President Trump, blue collar families flourished thanks to pro-worker trade deals like the USMCA, low inflation and booming wages.”

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