John Nichols: Democrats should take 30-something candidates like Kelda Roys and Mandela Barnes seriously

The next Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin should be the candidate who best expresses what the author Michael Harrington used to describe as “the left wing of the possible” — a progressive who can win. It is entirely true that the candidate who best strikes this balance could be over 70 or under 40. But it is also true that the Democratic Party needs an infusion of young blood among the ranks of its candidates.

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Rep. Sargent fundraiser

Kick off the New Year with Rep. Melissa Sargent When: Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Where: Star Bar, 756 E Washington Ave., Madison

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Kohl campaign: Statement on President Trump’s immigration remarks

From Dan Kohl: “Yesterday, the country learned that Donald Trump expressed vile and un American sentiments in a meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers. We should not mince words. The belief that the United States of America should not accept immigrants from non-white countries while accepting more immigrants from

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Winnebago County judicial vacancy

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Winnebago County Circuit Court. The new appointee will replace outgoing Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge Thomas J. Gritton, whose resignation is effective July 31, 2018. The new appointee, should he

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FRI News Summary: New superintendent at Lincoln Hills; Feds to allow states to test work requirements for Medicaid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Jan. 18: WisPolitics Luncheon: The Future of Nuclear Energy in WI An expert panel convened by the Wisconsin Technology Council, WisBusiness.com and WisPolitics.com will examine the future of nuclear energy at the Thursday, January 18 luncheon at the Madison Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1

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John Nichols: Democrats should take 30-something candidates like Kelda Roys and Mandela Barnes seriously

The next Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin should be the candidate who best expresses what the author Michael Harrington used to describe as “the left wing of the possible” — a progressive who can win. It is entirely true that the candidate who best strikes this balance could be over 70 or under 40. But it is also true that the Democratic Party needs an infusion of young blood among the ranks of its candidates.

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Rep. Sargent fundraiser

Kick off the New Year with Rep. Melissa Sargent When: Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Where: Star Bar, 756 E Washington Ave., Madison

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Names Christian Overland as the new Ruth and Hartley Barker Director

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Wisconsin Historical Society Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Current executive vice president of the Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, will head Wisconsin’s premier historical organization Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announced today that its Board of Curators has appointed Christian W. Overland as its new Ruth and Hartley

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