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Wisconsin GOP On Track For A Brutal Primary PDF Print E-mail
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Brad Bainum   
Thursday, 31 May 2018 14:09

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


leah-vukmirMADISON - 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.

kevin-nicholsonBut 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.

 
Rockwood Endorses Robyn Vining for 14th Assembly District PDF Print E-mail
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
Written by Robyn for Wisconsin   
Tuesday, 29 May 2018 14:38

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

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 15:14
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Mike McCabe Turns in 4,000 Nomination Signatures on Birthday PDF Print E-mail
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
Written by Commoners for Mike McCabe, Christine Welcher   
Saturday, 26 May 2018 17:16

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

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 May 2018 17:46
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Leah Vukmir Backs Gutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Brad Bainum   
Friday, 25 May 2018 08:02

leah-vukmirThe 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:

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."

 
Andy Gronik Supports Child Victims Act PDF Print E-mail
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
Written by Andy Gronik Press Office, Brandon Weathersby   
Thursday, 24 May 2018 15:37

sexual-assault-childChild Victims Act is an effective and innovative way to protect children from sexual predators and bring pedophiles to justice.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 May 2018 17:00
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Baldwin Endorses Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Kaul for Attorney General Press   
Tuesday, 22 May 2018 15:53

“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."

josh-kaulKaul 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

 
Kelda Roys Wins Lilly Award for Our Girls PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Kelda for Governor Press   
Tuesday, 22 May 2018 15:17

kelda-roysRoys’ 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.”

 
McCabe Proposes to Remove State Barriers to Local Control PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Commoners for Mike McCabe, Christine Welcher   
Saturday, 19 May 2018 17:08

mccabe-talks-peopleCandidate for Governor is calling for the repeal of more than 130 state laws made in the last seven years taking away decision-making authority from local communities.


ALTOONA, WI - Wisconsin is at its best when neighbors and communities are free to shape their future together and empowered to look out for each other, which is why candidate for governor Mike McCabe is calling for the repeal of more than 130 state laws made in the last seven years taking away decision-making authority from local communities in Wisconsin.

“Local democracy has been commandeered by those currently in charge at the State Capitol. People at the local level have had governing power systematically taken away from them. Just since 2011, more than 130 laws have been made blocking local actions on just about every imaginable issue. Communities should be free to decide what’s best for them. State government should support their ability to govern themselves the way they could in 2010,” McCabe said.

State preemption laws limit or prohibit local decisions on subjects ranging from building codes and rental property inspection to school budgets and shoreline development. Elected representatives chosen by the people in local communities have had their hands tied with respect to the bidding process for local road projects, siting of animal feedlots and approval of mining projects or the construction of oil and gas pipelines. Communities are not allowed to set their own workplace standards for wages, benefits and working conditions. They can’t have a minimum wage higher than the state’s. They can’t establish their own sick leave policies. They can’t have residency requirements for local public employees. They can’t join with other communities to set up regional transit authorities. They aren’t free to put rules in place for sport shooting ranges. They don’t have a say on the weight of vehicles using their streets and roads. The list of recently imposed state restrictions goes on and on.

mike-mccabeMcCabe said the more than 130 laws infringing on local democracy made since 2011 should all be repealed, moving Wisconsin to a new, more democratic model of home rule for local communities. He also would target for repeal at least two other state laws taking away local decision-making authority that were made before 2011 – a 2003 law taking away the ability of communities to decide whether massive-scale industrial agricultural operations should be allowed to operate in their midst and a 2004 law banning communities from setting a local minimum wage above the level set by the state.

“The party in power at the Capitol always claimed to be for local control. Now they are controlling the locals. Instead of state politicians lording over communities and dictating what they can and can’t do, let the people at the local level decide for themselves,” McCabe said. “Local democracy needs to be restored.”

Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2018 17:38
 
Conservation Voters Endorse Josh Kaul for Attorney General PDF Print E-mail
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Ryan Billingham   
Thursday, 17 May 2018 15:19

josh-kaulProvides a stark contrast to Brad Schimel who has had a radical anti-conservation agenda.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2018 16:08
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McCabe calls for ‘fix ‘em first’ & ‘pay as we pave’ policies on roads PDF Print E-mail
Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties
Written by Commoners for Mike McCabe, Christine Welcher   
Wednesday, 02 May 2018 10:55

road-construction-workerWisconsin is putting so much road spending on a credit card instead of paying as we pave, says Candidate for Governor. Proposes better ways than Walker's current plan.


ALTOONA, WI - Wisconsin’s roads and bridges are deteriorating badly and the state needs a whole new approach to strengthening its transportation infrastructure that prioritizes fixing existing roads before expanding or building new ones and paying as we pave to end excessive borrowing, governor candidate Mike McCabe said today as he called for bringing back automatic adjustments in the gas tax for inflation to keep revenue in line with road expenses.

Of all the options available for taking care of our roads and bridges, the two worst ones – neglecting basic upkeep and relying on heavy borrowing – have been the pillars of state transportation policy for years.

“Wisconsin can’t have bad roads and a good economy. And our kids and grandkids can’t have more debt and a bright future,” McCabe said. “Decent roads and bridges are a necessity whether you live in the city or out in the country. We have to look out for each other and make sure everyone everywhere in our state can travel safely.”

mike-mccabe“By one measure, we now have the fourth worst roads in the country. By another, Wisconsin is 49th out of 50 states in road quality. Bridges in the state have been allowed to deteriorate to their worst condition since 2003. That’s not my assessment, it’s the Federal Highway Administration’s,” he said.

Lawmakers were more than two months late in putting together the most recent state budget, and the one they came up with cut maintenance funding and road worker pay and will cause the quality of Wisconsin’s roads to further deteriorate, according to the state Department of Transportation.

“What’s even worse is Wisconsin is putting so much road spending on a credit card instead of paying as we pave. Back in 2000, only 7 cents of every dollar in Wisconsin’s road fund went to repaying debt. This year, 20 cents out of every dollar raised for roads isn’t paying for roads but rather goes for debt payments,” McCabe said, adding that under the current budget, the nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance estimates the portion of transportation fund revenue going to debt payments will rise to almost 24% by 2019.

“Saddling future generations with more debt is not a responsible answer to our road woes. Neither is pandering to the powerful road building industry by favoring new construction and highway expansion over basic upkeep to the point where small towns and rural areas are left with no choice but to tear up paved roads and go back to gravel because they can’t afford to keep filling the potholes,” McCabe said.

The governor and his legislative allies slapped a new fee on hybrid vehicles in their latest state budget, a move McCabe called a short-sighted and irresponsible response to what ails Wisconsin’s roads that discourages fuel conservation by punishing hybrid car ownership.

“Thriving economically and surviving ecologically means embracing a clean energy future and depending less on fossil fuels,” McCabe said. “It was a horrible mistake to turn down $800 million in federal funds for development of high-speed rail in Wisconsin. That money could have gone a long way towards bringing Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure into the 21st Century and would have provided a great deal of employment to boot. We should explore any and all opportunities to correct the mistake that was made. We all pay federal taxes. Whenever we can, we should bring that money back to Wisconsin to help our state. We don’t get tax rebates when we turn down federal funds. What we pay just goes to help other states instead of coming back to Wisconsin.”

As for the state’s crumbling roads, McCabe said: “There are better ways. Responsible ways. Prioritize road maintenance. Fix the roads we’ve already got before expanding or building new ones. End the reckless borrowing. Pay as we pave. Bring back gas tax indexing. That policy was started in 1985 with support from both Republicans and Democrats and kept Wisconsin’s roads among the finest in the country until it was abruptly ended 20 years later and replaced with a toxic combination of neglecting upkeep and borrowing for new construction that is Wisconsin’s current approach.”

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