Wisconsin Dems scramble to shield top House recruit in tight primary

National Democrats are rushing to shore up Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s battleground district as she faces a left-flank primary challenger, Emily Berge. Cooke is still favored to face GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November, aided by big fundraising, a Bernie Sanders endorsement, and outside support; Berge argues establishment influence is tipping the race, reflecting broader anti-establishment sentiment shaping several key contests.