New video, shot in Eau Claire, focuses on the kind of change Mike is working for and on the extensive grassroots network he has built. Watch it here.

ALTOONA, WI - Mike McCabe's Principle Over Party campaign today released its latest campaign video, which was shot during a recent campaign swing through Eau Claire. The video focuses on the kind of change Mike is working for and on the extensive grassroots network the campaign has built, with well over 2,100 volunteers working all across the state to reach out to voters.

"Not taking any single donation over $200 and not selling out to wealthy interests means we won't have the most money. But with the citizen army we've enlisted, ours is by far the richest campaign when it comes to people power," campaign manager Christine Welcher said.

The video was made by Scott Kunkel, a talented twenty-something from Eau Claire who is embarking on a career as a videographer and video production entrepreneur. Scott mostly has done promotional work for rock bands and other musical acts. He had never produced any kind of political advertising until the McCabe campaign's debut video that was launched last October. That introductory video was shot on the day Mike announced his candidacy from the farm where he grew up and at a local cafe in his hometown of Curtiss. It got to the heart of why he is running for governor and offered a glimpse of his vision for Wisconsin.

"Our campaign is about breaking the mold, so the last thing we wanted was a cookie-cutter approach to campaign videos. We weren't scared off by the fact Scott had never done political advertising. We were drawn to him for that very reason," Welcher said.

Roys presents her vision at the Democratic State Convention Friday in Oshkosh.

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Republicans may get “civility” at tonight’s forum -- but long-term damage has already been done.

MADISON - Republican Party-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir and her opponent Kevin Nicholson may put on a show of feigned "civility" at tonight’s Republican Women of Dane County candidate forum -- after all, they nearly made it through last month’s Americans for Prosperity debate without throwing punches. But make no mistake: Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senate primary has been defined by Vukmir and Nicholson taking increasingly ultraconservative, extreme policy positions while they’ve lobbed escalating personal attacks at each other.

A veneer of civility at tonight’s forum would surely be a cause for celebration among Wisconsin Republicans. For example: Former Tommy Thompson aide Bill McCoshen and Sen. Ron Johnson have respectively called for Nicholson to “[E]ither step out of the race or at least not attack [Vukmir]” and “Please do nothing to harm the other candidate.” Vukmir herself echoed that sentiment yesterday, calling on Nicholson to drop out.

But it doesn’t matter if Vukmir and Nicholson somehow manage to have a “respectful” debate tonight. GOP infighting and Vukmir and Nicholson’s mutual animosity have for months been the status quo. Vukmir has made it more than clear that she believes that Wisconsinites can’t trust Nicholson. And ignoring Wisconsin Republicans’ pleas for post-convention unity, Nicholson has nevertheless continued to attack Vukmir as “a career politician.”

“Vukmir and Nicholson's brutal infighting has left the Republicans with a lagging party brand and a lack of enthusiasm in their base,” said Brad Bainum, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson for the 2018 Senate race. “No matter tonight's outcome, there’s no denying that Wisconsin Republicans’ 2018 primary has already surpassed the nastiness of 2012’s smackdown.

Democrat withdraws from race to support primary opponent in Milwaukee suburban district currently held by Republican.

McCabe submits maximum number allowed to earn place on ballot for Governor in fall. Has more on hand if needed.

The Republican Party of Wisconsin-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate backs GOP plans to gut vital benefits programs that millions of Wisconsinites count on.

MADISON -- Following ultraconservative state Sen. Leah Vukmir's decisive win of the Republican Party of Wisconsin's endorsement, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is profiling Vukmir's support for extreme policies that are giveaways to corporate special interests and would inflict real harm on hardworking Wisconsinites. Previously, we looked at Vukmir's support for Trumpcare plansthat would gut preexisting conditions protections and Republican health care sabotage that's causing Wisconsinites' premiums to skyrocket. But that isn't the full scope of Leah Vukmir's enthusiasm for cutting Wisconsin working families and retirees health care access -- she also backs GOP plans to slash Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid:

Leah Vukmir Supports Extreme Plans to Gut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

Leah Vukmir supports Republican efforts to gut Wisconsinites’ Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits -- a cruel, extreme gift to billionaire megadonors like the Koch brothers that would hurt Wisconsin seniors, kids and future retirees.

Here's the extent to which Vukmir's plans to gut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid would inflict real harm on Wisconsinites:

• More than 1.2 million Wisconsinites are Social Security beneficiaries;

• More than 1 million Wisconsinite seniors count on Medicare;

• Half of Wisconsinites with a disability receive coverage under Medicaid; and,

• 3 in 5 Wisconsin nursing home residents count on Medicaid for coverage.

Despite these eyebrow-raising statistics, Vukmir isn't too concerned by the fact that her support for efforts to gut programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid would disproportionately hurt young kids, retirees and Wisconsinites with disabilities. Quite the opposite: in January, Vukmir asserted that gutting Medicaid -- which, again, 3 in 5 Wisconsin nursing home residents rely on -- is "actually compassionate" and a "Christian way to approach public policy."

"State Sen. Leah Vukmir has spent her career in Madison undercutting Wisconsin working families and supporting Gov. Scott Walker's corrupt megadonor and corporate special interest giveaways," said Brad Bainum, DPW spokesperson for the 2018 Senate race. "And as Vukmir continues her U.S. Senate campaign across Wisconsin -- continuing to champion Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cuts that would hurt hardworking Wisconsinites -- it's clear that nothing's changed."

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“Whether it’s by enforcing consumer fraud laws, cracking down on crime, or defending voting rights, Josh will make Wisconsin safer and stronger as Attorney General."

MADISON - Josh Kaul, former federal prosecutor and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, today announced the endorsement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.

"Josh Kaul is an experienced prosecutor and community leader with a proven track record of keeping communities safe and making sure their voices are heard,” said Senator Baldwin. “Whether it’s by enforcing consumer fraud laws, cracking down on crime, or defending voting rights, Josh will make Wisconsin safer and stronger as Attorney General."

Kaul thanked Senator Baldwin for her support. “From fighting to ensure that pharmaceutical companies can be held accountable when they inflate the price of life-saving medicine, to standing up for Wisconsin dairy farmers, to calling for greater urgency from our current Attorney General in addressing the backlog of untested rape kits, Senator Baldwin consistently puts Wisconsin families first,” Kaul said.

Josh Kaul served as a federal prosecutor in Baltimore, one of America’s most violent cities. There, Kaul prosecuted murderers, gang members, and drug traffickers, taking dangerous criminals off the street and making communities more secure. He grew up in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac in a family of law enforcement professionals and teachers. He is running for Attorney General in 2018.

For more information, please visit: www.joshkaul.org

Roys’ viral campaign video recognized at award ceremony in New York.

NEW YORK, NY - Last night, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Kelda Roys won a Lilly Award for Our Girls, her groundbreaking campaign video in which she discussed passing the BPA Free Kids Act while breastfeeding her daughter.

The Lilly Awards, named for Lillian Hellman, were founded to celebrate women in the theater and to advocate for gender parity and equality. They describe 2018 winners as people who “fight back, stand up, speak loudly, and demand more for women.” At last night’s event, Roys was presented with the Mom of the Year Award, for her advocacy and helping reduce the stigma around motherhood and breastfeeding. After receiving the award, Roys was surprised onstage with a song composed in her honor by award-winning composers and parents Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, who wrote the songs for the Disney hit musical "Frozen."

“I’m delighted to receive this award. I thank the Lilly Awards Foundation for this recognition and for all its efforts to increase women’s representation in theater and beyond. Thank you as well to Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez for the entertaining, witty, and spot-on song you wrote for me and mothers everywhere!

“Elections are about the future, but we don’t have to wait until ballots are cast to make a difference. Millions of people responded positively to our video showing me being both a political leader and a parent. It resonated with so many people because women all over the country relate to the multitasking that comes with parenting.

“Female candidates still face stigma, unfair double standards, and unrealistic expectations, but the good news is that in 2018, women and men are pushing back at these hollow stereotypes and powering unprecedented electoral victories for women at every level. I am glad that we were able to help challenge those stereotypes with Our Girls.”