Exuberant bums abound on the new Rivals. What a relief | Rachel Cooke

HYou've seen the trailer for the new TV version of Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel rival(released October 18th on Disney+), all I can say is that it was a huge relief for me. Thankfully, the makers of this film, not even famous actor Rupert Campbell-Black, felt the need to re-educate the lecherous denizens of the Ratshire […]
Democrat Rebecca Cooke will race to unseat Wisconsin Republican Derrick Van Orden

Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Katrina Shankland lost to local business owner Rebecca Cook in Tuesday’s primary election., He is gearing up for a campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Derrick Van Alden in November. Van Alden, formerly Navy SEALsVan Alden narrowly defeated Democratic state Sen. Brad Pfaff last year to reclaim the seat for Republicans after longtime […]
Cooke wins Wisconsin Democratic primary to take on Van Orden

Business owner Rebecca Cook has won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for Rep. Derrick Van Alden’s (R-Wis.) first-time House seat, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Cook has the support of moderates, including members of Congress.Jared Golden(Democrat, Maine)Blue Dog PACdefeated Wisconsin Representative Katrina Shankland (Democrat) in the 3rd Congressional District. Shankland had the backing of […]
Wisconsin Dem congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke accused of conflict of interest

The top Democratic candidate in Wisconsin’s most competitive district is facing accusations of double-dealing after financial disclosures revealed he worked for one of the small businesses his nonprofit gave grants to. Wisconsin primary voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Rebecca Cook, a former political fundraiser and strategist, He raised more money than his primary […]