In Wisconsin, the state GOP on Saturday is expected to endorse Nicholson's primary opponent, state Sen. Leah Vukmir. Nine Republican veterans who support Vukmir, including the state Senate majority leader, condemned his remark. He chalked up the controversy, which has featured prominently in Wisconsin newspapers and nightly newscasts, to "fake outrage." In an interview, Nicholson said he used to be a Democrat -- though he'd voted for Republican candidates, too. Nicholson said Friday that he wants veterans to be allowed to seek routine medical care outside the VA system.

Source: CNN May 12, 2018 17:26 UTC