Written by Commoners for Mike McCabe, Christine Welcher
Sunday, 11 February 2018 13:29
Will make 7 stops during the day, Monday, February 12, 2018.
FOND DU LAC, WI - Mike McCabe's Principle over Party campaign continues to make its way around the state, this time focusing on Fond du Lac. The candidate and campaign staff and supporters plan to make several stops in the area during the day, culminating in a Meet and Greet event that evening at Casa del Tequila (525 N Peters Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54937).
Mike's goal is to inspire and engage people from all over the state to get back into the driver's seat. Democracy is not a spectator sport. Mike's message continues to explain and educate why this campaign must be People Powered and Crowd Funded if it is to succeed.
Stops include: Radio interview at Sunny AM 1170/FM 103.3 “Between The Lines” with Greg Stensland. Morning walk to visit the many Main Street businesses Lunch with some County Supervisors Tour of Moraine Park Technical College with President Bonnie Baerwald, Vice President of Academic Affairs Jim Eden, and Dean of Economic & Workforce Development Joann Hall. (Media is welcomed to join) Attend “What Were You Wearing” event at Marian University. Meet & Greet at Casa Del Tequila 6pm to 8:30pm, 525 N Peters Ave Fond du Lac, WI 54937
"Wisconsin is becoming a shadow of its former self. So much of what made Wisconsin special is being dismantled. I’m having an increasingly hard time recognizing it as the place where I grew up. Never in my lifetime have I seen our government less responsive to regular people. Never have I seen our public institutions so disrespected and distrusted. Never have I have seen both major parties this fouled up. Never have I seen the political establishment so corrupted and out of touch," said McCabe.
He continued, "I am running for governor for one reason and one reason only. To do everything I can to get our government working for all of us and not just a privileged few."
Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Brad Bainum
Friday, 09 February 2018 14:50
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kimberly-clark-workers-s5.jpgBoth endorsed tax hikes and health care premium spikes on middle-class families; now yet another corporation is gifted a big tax cut only to turn around and lay off hundreds of Wisconsinites.
Written by Andy Gronik Press Office, Brandon Weathersby
Thursday, 08 February 2018 16:54
MILWAUKEE, WI - When I ran my business, I always believed that the best way to solve problems was to get out on the factory floor and talk to the people who experienced them every day.
You've probably heard me say that before, but it's true. And now I want to make sure every Wisconsinite has the chance to tell me about the problems they experience every day and get to hear how I'll fix them.
I'm planning to host a Facebook Live Town Hall on February 23rd, where I want to answer your questions and talk about the issues you care about.
This campaign is about you -- listening to your ideas, fixing the problems you face, and making life better in Wisconsin for you and your family. It's about undoing the damage of Scott Walker and making our state the best it can be.
But the best way for me to make a plan and get this started is to hear directly from you.
MADISON, WI - This afternoon, Tim Burns’ campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released a TV ad that makes clear Tim is the only candidate in the race who will stand up to Governor Walker’s extreme agenda. The ad will play initially on broadcast in the Madison and Milwaukee markets, and articulates Tim’s vision for a Wisconsin Supreme Court that looks out for everyone regardless of race or income level. We can no longer afford to have a Wisconsin Supreme Court that simply looks out for the wealthy and the well-connected.
The spring primary is February 20th, and will narrow the current field to two candidates.
Tim Burns is a partner at a law firm in Madison. Burns is running for the seat now held by Justice Michael Gableman, who has announced his retirement from the court. The primary will be held on February 20th, 2018 and will narrow the field to 2 candidates who will advance to the April 3rd general election.
Tim is a former co-chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association. A graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia Law School, Tim is licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri. Tim's national practice focuses on making insurance companies live up to their obligations to their policyholders. Tim also serves on the national board of the American Constitution Society and he chaired the Fair and Impartial Courts Committee of the Civil Rights and Social Justice Section of the American Bar Association. Tim and his wife Pam, have chosen Middleton to raise their family. Married for over 20 years, they have three children
Ad mischaracterizes Tim Burn’s experience as a public servant, also features a quote from Law 360, discussing Tim’s capital murder trial from almost 20 years ago, when he says “I had very little experience with the criminal justice system at the time.”
MADISON, WI - This morning, Dallet for Justice released a digital ad that intentionally or recklessly mischaracterizes Tim Burn’s experience as a public servant. The spot, which the Dallet campaign said would reach a targeted statewide audience. In the ad Judge David Swanson says Tim Burns has never served as a public servant. This statement is untrue. Tim Burns spent a year serving as a clerk on the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Tim is the only candidate in this race with experience working on an appellate court. This information is not secret, and is easily available on the Perkins Coie website.
But the untruthful hit job doesn’t stop there. The ad also features a quote from Law 360, discussing Tim’s capital murder trial from almost 20 years ago, when he says “I had very little experience with the criminal justice system at the time.”
Judge Dallet knows or should have known these statements are untrue, and featuring these statements in a public ad by her campaign is a clear violation of the code of judicial conduct. See SCR 60.06 section C. As such it is Judge Dallet’s responsibility to pull the ad immediately.
Below is a quote from Amanda Brink, campaign manager for Burns:
“This tactic is ripped straight from the Scott Walker playbook, and unfortunately this is just business as usual for Judge Dallet’s campaign, a desperate candidate who will say anything to get elected.
But this campaign isn’t about who can sling the most mud. It is about which candidate will be a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice who will look out for all Wisconsinites, regardless of race or income level. That candidate is Tim Burns. ”
SCR 60.06 A judge or judicial candidate shall refrain from inappropriate political activity. (c) Misrepresentations. A candidate for a judicial office shall not knowingly or with reckless disregard for the statement's truth or falsity misrepresent the identity, qualifications, present position, or other fact concerning the candidate or an opponent. A candidate for judicial office should not knowingly make representations that, although true, are misleading, or knowingly make statements that are likely to confuse the public with respect to the proper role of judges and lawyers in the American adversary system.
Republican Leah Vukmir Commits to No New Taxes as a U.S. Senator.
BROOKFIELD, WI - U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Leah Vukmir announced Tuesday that she has signed the Americans for Tax Reform pledge. By signing this pledge, Leah commits to oppose all new taxes and tax increases.
“Signing this pledge was a no-brainer,” Leah said. “Voters can know I will work to cut taxes, not just because I signed this pledge, but because I have a track record they can count on. I’ve worked closely with Gov. Walker and Republicans in Wisconsin to cut taxes by more than $8 billion, and I will take my same determination to let people keep their hard-earned money to Washington.”
See a copy of the signed pledge here:
This isn’t the first time Leah has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. She also signed the version for state legislators when she ran for state Senate.
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Leah Vukmir is a nurse, military mom and conservative with a proven record of reform who is running to bring the Wisconsin Way to Washington. She currently serves as a state senator from Brookfield.
BROOKFIELD, WI - Nurse and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir on Wednesday announced that she’s kicked off her 2018 Wisconsin Way tour.
“Nothing is more important to me as I run to take the Wisconsin Way to Washington than to hear from voters about the issues that matter to them,” Leah said. “Since I considered running for the U.S. Senate, I’ve put on more than 44,000 miles on my car driving to meet face to face with Wisconsinites all across our state. The resounding message I hear is that we need a proven conservative to defeat Tammy Baldwin.”
Leah is eager to meet with Wisconsinites in every corner of the Badger State. She intends to visit all 72 counties in Wisconsin within the first few months of 2018.
In the month of January alone, Leah has already visited and talked to voters in 27 counties — Adams, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Douglas, Iowa, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Ozaukee, Pepin, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca and Winnebago.
In 2017, Leah spent a considerable amount of time traveling across the state to meet with voters, attending events in about two-thirds of Wisconsin counties since she began testing the waters for her U.S. Senate run.
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Leah Vukmir is a nurse, military mom and conservative with a proven record of reform who is running to bring the Wisconsin Way to Washington. She currently serves as a state senator from Brookfield.
Right-wing malice for teachers, compounded with Act 10, are convincing teachers to leave the profession or leave the state.
MILWAUKEE, WI – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today made the following statement attacking Scott Walker for creating Wisconsin’s growing teacher shortage.
“Scott Walker signed Act 10 into law nearly seven years ago. We know the results. Just as expected, Wisconsin's public education system is falling apart. The state is facing a major teacher shortage.
“The teacher shortage was easily predictable when Walker announced his legislation. From 2010 to 2015, enrollment in teacher licensing programs dropped almost 30 percent. More than 20 percent of those in school to become teachers don't finish the program. This means fewer qualified teachers and larger class sizes.
“Walker and his right-wing radio allies have a long history of disrespecting teachers. By passing Act 10, we have cut their pay and benefits, worsened their working conditions, and discouraged young people from joining the profession in our state. Scott Walker is the reason why qualified people stop wanting to be teachers in Wisconsin.
“Teachers are vital to Wisconsin’s economy and life. Children need qualified and dedicated classroom teachers. We should want the best people educating our kids. We can’t get them if we don’t let them bargain for pay, benefits, and school conditions.
“As governor I will restore the rights of public employees to collectively bargain and start a major push for teacher recruitment. Our goal will be to entice the best and brightest to look at teaching as the rewarding profession it really is. It is time to end Walker’s insulting disrespect of teachers.”
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Matt Flynn is a Navy veteran, attorney, and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. He attended law school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
MADISON - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today earned the endorsement of former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl.
"I have known Matt Flynn for 40 years. He will be a strong and effective governor," said Earl. "I am very happy to endorse him and I look forward to voting for him this year."
Earl served as governor from 1983 to 1987. A former prosecutor, he had previously served as Secretary of the Department of Administration and Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources under Governor Patrick Lucey. Before that he served as a member of the State Assembly for northern Wisconsin.
"I am very proud to have Governor Earl’s support today," said Flynn. "Wisconsin has a tradition of clean, honest government going back to Robert La Follette. Tony Earl was a stalwart against corruption during his term. Scott Walker has soiled our record. As governor, I will restore clean, honest government in Wisconsin."
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Matt Flynn is a Navy veteran, attorney, and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. He attended law school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Walker's speech was nothing more than a transparent election-year attempt to rewrite history, says Evers.
MADISON, WI - State Superintendent of Schools and Candidate for Governor Tony Evers released the following statement after Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State speech on Wednesday.
“Scott Walker can’t hide from his record. His State of the State speech was nothing more than a transparent election-year attempt to rewrite history.
“We cannot forget the years of cuts to public education that have forced a million Wisconsinites to raise their own taxes to pay for their schools. We cannot forget the 6 years Walker knew about Lincoln Hills, refused to even visit the facility and did absolutely nothing about it. Dozens of kids and staff were assaulted and abused because of his failure to lead. We cannot forget the fact that Walker refused to expand Medicaid, has cut preventive health care for thousands of Wisconsin women, and strongly supported eliminating the Affordable Care Act, which would kick thousands of Wisconsinites off their insurance, eliminate crucial protections for those with pre-existing conditions and increase health care costs for Wisconsin families. After 9 years of attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Republicans cannot be trusted to provide real protections to those with pre-existing conditions.
“Walker also has clearly not gotten the message about Foxconn. He is still trying to convince us that this $4 billion-dollar giveaway to a foreign corporation is a good deal. But everywhere I go in Wisconsin, I continue to be asked by our fellow Wisconsinites, “What about us?” This boondoggle will take billions of dollars away from our schools and roads to hire out-of-state workers, creating an enormous hole in our state budget. Yet once again, Walker is trying to rewrite history. Every week, we learn something new about this deal, and Wisconsin voters will not forget.
“Walker cannot paper over the damage he’s done to Wisconsin and the stark divisions he’s created in one speech. Enough is enough. I will bring our state together and take Wisconsin in a new direction.”
Will make 7 stops during the day, Monday, February 12, 2018.
"Wisconsin is becoming a shadow of its former self. So much of what made Wisconsin special is being dismantled. I’m having an increasingly hard time recognizing it as the place where I grew up. Never in my lifetime have I seen our government less responsive to regular people. Never have I seen our public institutions so disrespected and distrusted. Never have I have seen both major parties this fouled up. Never have I seen the political establishment so corrupted and out of touch," said McCabe.
Both endorsed tax hikes and health care premium spikes on middle-class families; now yet another corporation is gifted a big tax cut only to turn around and lay off hundreds of Wisconsinites.
MILWAUKEE, WI - When I ran my business, I always believed that the best way to solve problems was to get out on the factory floor and talk to the people who experienced them every day.
MADISON, WI - This afternoon, Tim Burns’ campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released a TV ad that makes clear Tim is the only candidate in the race who will stand up to Governor Walker’s extreme agenda. The ad will play initially on broadcast in the Madison and Milwaukee markets, and articulates Tim’s vision for a Wisconsin Supreme Court that looks out for everyone regardless of race or income level. We can no longer afford to have a Wisconsin Supreme Court that simply looks out for the wealthy and the well-connected.
Republican Leah Vukmir Commits to No New Taxes as a U.S. Senator.
Right-wing malice for teachers, compounded with Act 10, are convincing teachers to leave the profession or leave the state.
“Walker and his right-wing radio allies have a long history of disrespecting teachers. By passing Act 10, we have cut their pay and benefits, worsened their working conditions, and discouraged young people from joining the profession in our state. Scott Walker is the reason why qualified people stop wanting to be teachers in Wisconsin.
"I have known Matt Flynn for 40 years. He will be a strong and effective governor," said Earl. "I am very happy to endorse him and I look forward to voting for him this year."
Walker's speech was nothing more than a transparent election-year attempt to rewrite history, says Evers.
“Scott Walker can’t hide from his record. His State of the State speech was nothing more than a transparent election-year attempt to rewrite history.