DNC Blunder: Wisconsin Governor Booed for Cheering Rival Football Team

Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno criticized Democrats, including his opponent Sherrod Brown, for portraying themselves as moderates despite supporting liberal policies. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers faced booing at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) for wearing a Green Bay Packers hat, a symbol of the rival Chicago Bears' most hated opponents. Evers struggled to finish his declaration of Wisconsin's delegates' vote for Kamala Harris due to the overwhelming disapproval of the crowd.

Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno has accused Democrats, including his opponent Sherrod Brown, of presenting themselves as moderates while adhering to liberal policy positions. Moreno expressed concerns about the disconnect between Democrats' rhetoric and their actions, highlighting the importance of political authenticity.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers faced an unexpected challenge at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) when he attempted to declare his state's party delegates for Kamala Harris. Evers, wearing a cheesehead hat—a symbol of the Green Bay Packers football team—was met with a chorus of boos from the hometown Chicago crowd.

DNC Blunder: Wisconsin Governor Booed for Cheering Rival Football Team

The Packers hold a longstanding rivalry with the Chicago Bears, dating back over a century. The two teams share the most encounters in NFL history, and their fans hold deep-seated animosity towards each other.

Evers' appearance in Packers attire triggered a strong reaction from the audience, who booed relentlessly over his sports reference. The governor struggled to complete his declaration as the crowd expressed their disapproval.

DNC Blunder: Wisconsin Governor Booed for Cheering Rival Football Team

Undeterred, Evers proceeded to acknowledge other major sports teams from Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Brewers. However, as he reached the moment to announce the delegation's vote for Harris, he faltered, choking on his words.

"Wisconsin has one vote present and 90 more votes for … where are we at?" Evers inquired, pausing with difficulty. He composed himself and addressed the crowd, "You got me going here."

DNC Blunder: Wisconsin Governor Booed for Cheering Rival Football Team

Evers' hesitation continued, prompting him to gasp and say, "Oh my," before the crowd began chanting "We love you Tony!" The governor shook his head and repeated "I" three times before stopping again.

"Ninety-four votes for …," Evers attempted before pausing once more. "I'll get there, I'll get there." The crowd fell silent, except for a single individual next to Evers who giggled and looked around. The governor then began speaking again, his hand twitching.

"Ninety-four votes for former Wisconsinite, vice president and our next president of the United States of America, Kamala Ha-Harris," he declared at last.

Evers has served as Wisconsin's governor since January 2019. In April, he urged the state's Supreme Court to annul a previous ruling by the Legislature banning absentee ballot drop boxes unless located within election clerks' offices. In March, Evers vetoed 41 bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature, among them a $3 billion Republican tax cut and a proposal setting limits on the annual wolf hunting quota.