AP Spotlight Democrats demoralized by Trump get boosts from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Apr 3, 2025 Apr 3, 2025 Updated May 14, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW YORK — Democrats across the country this week had a sense that their comeback against President Donald Trump may have begun.kAmxE H2D?VE ;FDE 23@FE E96 6=64E:@? C6DF=ED :? 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