Bomb Threat against Republican Candidate Raises Ethical Questions
Green Bay, WI – April 11, 2024
A bombshell revelation in Wisconsin has cast a somber cloud over the upcoming Senate race after Joseph Quade, 72, was charged with making a bomb threat against the campaign office of Republican candidate Eric Hovde.
The unsettling message, sent as a voice memo attached to an email on April 4, reportedly warned, “Hey (EH), you think your building might blow up tomorrow? I don’t think you should have any of your people come to work.”
Shockingly, Quade, arrested on April 7, has admitted to donating generously to the campaign of Hovde’s Democratic opponent, Senator Tammy Baldwin. A review of Federal Elections Commission data reveals that he made two donations of and one of to support Baldwin’s re-election bid, with the most recent donation occurring on December 29, 2023.
Baldwin Campaign Issues Strong Statement
In response to this alarming discovery, Andrew Mamo, a spokesperson for the Baldwin campaign, stated, “Violence has no place in our politics, and anyone who threatens violence has no place in our campaign.”
Denouncing Quade’s actions and demonstrating its commitment to ethical campaign practices, Mamo announced, “We will be donating this individual’s contributions to charity.”
A Pivotal Battleground State
The spotlight on Wisconsin’s upcoming Senate race is intense, with the state emerging as a crucial battleground in the 2024 elections. Baldwin, seeking her third term, faces a formidable challenge from Hovde, a Wisconsin businessman.
According to Real Clear Politics polling average, Baldwin holds a slim lead over Hovde, mirroring the close margin of her 2018 re-election victory.
Quade’s Troubling Motive
While Quade claimed amnesia about sending the bomb threat message, he confessed to engaging in “political ramblings” while intoxicated, raising questions about his state of mind.
Legal Consequences and Upcoming Court Date
If convicted, Quade faces a potential sentence of 3.5 years in prison, as well as reputational damage that could spread throughout the close-knit political circles of Wisconsin. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 2, bringing the complexities of this political drama to a head.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
