### Eric Hovde Attacks Tammy Baldwin’s Sexuality in New Campaign Ad

Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde, currently campaigning in Wisconsin, has released a controversial new television ad targeting his opponent, Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. The 30-second advertisement, which has been airing on Madison stations this week, has already cost $30,000, according to AdImpact.

The advertisement opens with vivid images of Senator Baldwin in an apparently impassioned moment, accompanied by visuals of a woman identified as her "life partner," Maria Brisbane. Both women are seen wearing matching turquoise suits against an urban backdrop. The ad's upbeat, big-band swing music sets a lively tone as the two women appear to be enjoying a night out.

The ad proceeds to focus on a LinkedIn profile purportedly belonging to Ms. Brisbane, labeling her as a private wealth adviser to "the superrich and private equity." This segment is interspersed with iconic images of New York City, such as the East River, a hot dog stand, and a Wall Street subway platform. Throughout these visuals, dollar bills are shown raining down, further enhancing the message.

A bold headline claims that Senator Baldwin has "received over $1.3 million from N.Y. donors." The visual narrative transitions to Times Square, where another headline states that Baldwin is "not Wisconsin's senator anymore," but rather "the third senator from New York." The ad concludes with an image of Baldwin looking irate and windswept, wearing an "I Love New York" T-shirt.

With its blend of visual storytelling and provocative headlines, Hovde’s ad appears designed to question Baldwin's ties to Wisconsin, instead portraying her as having a strong association with New York. The campaign's tactics have sparked discussion about the role of personal lives and regional loyalties in political discourse.