Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump covers his face, referencing politicians who wear a "brand" of special interests at a campaign town hall event in Wausau, Wisconsin April 2, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
Well what a crazy stretch that was. Whether you’re feeling the Bern, stuck on Cruz Control, or playing the Trump card, this batch of photos will have something for you. (Even if you’re Kasich of the whole damn political process)
Over the past week and a half or so, I was given the exciting opportunity to contribute photography for Reuters on much of the Wisconsin Primary escapade, as candidates on both sides of the aisle strived to connect with voters around the state.
Across all of my assignments (as the national media frenzy rumbled through my state) I really strove to capture photos that spoke more strongly for themselves than simple “coverage” of media events — seeing beyond that “first level” photo.
Oftentimes these articles here on Photo Forward are longer form and a bit more textual, but this post will be a bit of an exception. For your viewing pleasure, my photographic take on the Wisconsin Primary of the 2016 Election. Enjoy.
Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., greets supporters at Dane Manufacturing, a small metal fabrication company in a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin on March 24, 2016. Cruz will be campaigning around the state in advance of the Wisconsin Presidential primary to be held on April 5. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
MADISON, WI – MARCH 27: Protestors design protest signs at the UW South Madison Partnership space in advance of Presidential candidate Donald Trump's visit to Janesville, Wisconsin.
Republican Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., speaks to the crowd at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Cruz's rally came minutes after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) announced his support of the Cruz campaign. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
Republican Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., speaks to the crowd at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Cruz's rally came minutes after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) announced his support of the Cruz campaign. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
Republican Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., speaks to the crowd at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Cruz's rally came minutes after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) announced his support of the Cruz campaign. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper prepares before the CNN Town Hall in Riverside Theater on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
Republican U.S. Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks at the CNN Town Hall at Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
Republican U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the CNN Town Hall at Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
Republican Presidential candidate John Kasich R-OH, speaks during the CNN Town Hall in Riverside Theater on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
A masked Donald Trump supporter dances before the Republican U.S. presidential candidate arrived at a campaign town hall event in Wausau, Wisconsin April 2, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
young Donald Trump supporter reacts to being talked about by the Republican U.S. presidential candidate at a campaign town hall event in Wausau, Wisconsin April 2, 2016. REUTERS/Ben Brewer
U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks at the "Future to Believe In" Rally at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin April 3, 2016.
U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) smiles during the "Future to Believe In" Rally at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin April 3, 2016.
A Secret Service agent stands in front of the podium during U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) "Future to Believe In" Rally at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin April 3, 2016.
A supporter peeks through the curtain during U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) "Future to Believe In" Rally at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin April 3, 2016.
Supporters cheer during U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) "Future to Believe In" Rally at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin April 3, 2016.
Outlets:
• http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/04/civic-education-in-the-age-of-trump/477501/
• http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/03/30/the-night-donald-trump-ted-cruz-and-john-kasich-killed-the-rnc-pledge.html
• http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/all-3-republican-candidates-back-off-promise-to-support-eventual-nominee/
• http://time.com/4285897/ted-cruz-endorsements-senate-establishment/
• http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/photos-supporters-feel-the-bern-at-kohl-center-rally-for/collection_216d0137-49fd-527e-8a5d-37271244ef30.html