Sen. Baldwin called out for lying about role in fentanyl legislation – WisPolitics

MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad calling out Sen. Baldwin for lying about her involvement in legislation related to stopping the flow of fentanyl across the southern border. The ad features audio from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who introduced the legislation Sen. Baldwin is taking credit for, in which Sen. Scott states, “as a primary sponsor, I’ve never had a single conversation with Tammy about this bill. Period.”

“Sen. Baldwin’s lies about her involvement in Sen. Scott’s fentanyl legislation is a slap in the face to the countless Wisconsin families who have lost a loved one to the poison brought across our open southern border. Sen. Baldwin can’t be trusted to keep Wisconsin safe. It’s time for change.” – Hovde spokesman, Zach Bannon

The ad can be found below:

Tammy Baldwin is LYING

BACKGROUND
Since Sen. Baldwin has been in the Senate, opioid overdose deaths have nearly tripled in Wisconsin. A recent report from Forward Analytics found fentanyl is the leading cause of death of people aged 25-54 in Wisconsin.

Moreover, Sen. Baldwin has said we spend “too much money” securing the southern border and has repeatedly voted against border security that would prevent the flow of drugs from entering our country.

In reality, Sen. Baldwin did nothing in regards to the FEND Off Fentanyl Act. She:- was the 30th cosponsor out of 68 – was not on the committee that advanced the bill- offered 0 amendments
Senator Tim Scott: “Correct, as a primary sponsor, the creator of the legislation, I’ve never had a single conversation with Tammy about this bill. Period, full stop. There’s no question in my mind. One of the first things that Eric Hovde brought to me was the crisis caused by our open border. Every Democrat in the Senate has supported the open border policies that have led to the deaths of 1000s of Americans. Because of fentanyl, the greatest invasion in the history of America coming across our southern border, because every single Democrat has stood in lock step with Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, and yes, the border czar, Kamala Harris, undeniable.”