The US Senate this week is busy with some contentious nominees for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet, with raised voices and numerous controversies. Sean Duffy, by comparison, had smooth sailing as the likely Transportation Secretary—but the question remains: Why? We’ll talk to a writer who’s covered Duffy for years and sees nothing in his background or skill set that matches the challenges of this new position. Plus another round of visits with new Wisconsin legislators: Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin and Rep. Tara Johnson. 

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