Doug Emhoff. Image courtesy: WAOW TV
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -Wausau, for at least a moment, became the center of a Democratic presidential campaign Saturday.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff was featured among several guests of honor at the annual Hmong Wausau Festival. He appeared alongside Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. All took part in the opening ceremonies of the festival. Some democrats suggest that the Hmong vote could tilt the presidential results in Wisconsin towards Kamala Harris.
“This is such an honor to be here. I bring greetings from Vice President Harris…soon to be President Harris,” Emhoff said, addressing the crowd upon arrival.
After sharing his and Harris’ vision for the country, he would close his remarks by saying everyone should register to vote, as Wisconsin has had a history of close races.
“This community right here could decide the election in this state, which could decide the entire election. So you have the power right here in this Hmong community. You have more power than you realize,” Emhoff said.
Event coordinator Yee Leng Xiong told News 9 Friday that just because Emhoff was coming to campaign for Harris, that did not mean the Hmong American Center, the nonprofit behind the event, was taking a stance on the campaign. Some Harris campaign signs could be seen across the grounds, but not everyone there shared the same level of support, as the Marathon County Republican Party also had a booth.
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