Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers became a focal point during the Democratic National Convention when his roll call speech for Vice President Kamala Harris went off the rails.
Evers, who declared himself “jazzed as hell” that 94 of the state’s 95 delegates supported Harris as the Democratic nominee, appeared to stumble awkwardly through his remarks, leading to rampant speculation on social media. Some Twitter users even suggested that the governor might have been intoxicated or possibly experiencing a medical episode like an aneurysm, though these claims remain unsubstantiated, according to WISN 12.
The roll call, intended to be a celebratory moment, took an unexpected turn when Evers, surrounded by cheesehead-adorned Wisconsin Democrats with “Jump Around” playing in the background, struggled to maintain his composure.
In a moment that quickly became the subject of online buzz, Evers blurted, “I’m here because I’m jazzed as hell to announce that Wisconsin cast one vote present and 94 votes for, for… where are we?” Clearly flustered, he added, “Got me going here,” before rambling further, “Former Wisconsinite, former state – oh my God.” His disoriented remarks, coupled with his struggle to regain focus, only fueled the speculation that something might be seriously wrong.
The situation grew more uncomfortable as Evers tried to regain his footing, repeatedly stumbling over his words. “You got me going here,” he admitted at one point, appearing disoriented.
As Evers finally managed to announce the 94 votes for Harris, who briefly lived in Madison as a child, the damage had already been done. Social media lit up with reactions ranging from concern to ridicule. Some viewers questioned whether Evers was fit to continue in his role as governor, while others wondered if he was simply having a bad day.
The incident has left a lingering question mark over Evers’ future, with some political observers speculating whether this could signal a turning point in his governorship.
