Walker, Evers continue trading shots on health care, taxes

Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers on Sunday continued to trade barbs on health care and taxes as they made their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s election. Speaking to backers in Glendale, Walker said it was “outrageous” that Evers was suggesting that protections for those with pre-existing conditions were in jeopardy, calling it “the biggest lie of the campaign.” Before addressing supporters in Racine, Evers accused Walker of trying to mislead voters. He questioned how Walker could vow to keep protections for those with pre-existing conditions at the same time that he’s backing a lawsuit that

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WisDems: Counting down the ways Vukmir sold out Wisconsin:

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org #2. Vukmir Sided With Insurance Companies Over Cancer Patients In 2014, Leah Vukmir was the only state senator to twice vote against requiring insurance companies to cover oral chemotherapy MADISON — Two days out from Election Day, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is continuing to count down a “Worst Of” list of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir‘s career-long record of selling out Wisconsin to enrich her insurance industry and corporate special interest backers. #2. Vukmir Sided With Insurance Companies Over Cancer Patients In 2011, Leah Vukmir blocked a bill that would have provided relief to Wisconsin cancer patients by

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Madison Rotary Club

Park Hotel, Madison. Author Stu Levitan is to discuss his book, “Madison in the Sixties.” Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/wp-content/forms/newsletters/2018/Nov218.pdf

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Baldwin campaign: Tammy Baldwin endorsed by Wisconsin State Journal 

Contact: Press@TammyBaldwin.com Wisconsin State Journal endorsement follows other recent newspaper endorsements of Tammy Baldwin MADISON — The Wisconsin State Journal today endorsed U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for reelection. The editorial joins other recent endorsements from the La Crosse Tribune and Cap Times, all highlighting Senator Baldwin’s pragmatism, her work across party lines, and her independence in standing up for Wisconsin. Below are key excerpts from each endorsement: Wisconsin State Journal — Our endorsement: Tammy Baldwin is best choice for civility, cooperation “Baldwin is showing more pragmatism as a U.S. senator who represents all of Wisconsin. She’ll be more independent than

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WisGOP: Tony Evers’ 11th hour lies

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Evers misleads Wisconsin voters in last-ditch attempt to run from his own record of failed leadership [Madison, WI] — Tony Evers lied to voters on his appearance on “UpFront with Mike Gousha” Sunday, desperately hoping Wisconsin voters will forget his long record of failed leadership and reckless tax increases as his campaign enters its final days. Evers repeated his lies about health care, taxes and his plagiarism scandal. Evers’ lie about taxes: “I’m planning on raising no taxes. … So somehow that he’s put me in this position of saying I’m going to tax, that’s

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Evers insists pledge he won’t raise taxes consistent with past stances

WAUKESHA — Dem guv candidate Tony Evers insisted Saturday he isn’t reversing his position by pledging this week that he won’t raise taxes. Evers in the past has said “everything is on the table” when asked about a gas tax increase and is proposing a cap on the state’s Manufacturing and Agricultural Tax credit, which now has no limit. Asked by WisPolitics.com about the issue following a Waukesha r… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password

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Walker, Evers continue trading shots on health care, taxes

Gov. Scott Walker and Dem challenger Tony Evers on Sunday continued to trade barbs on health care and taxes as they made their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s election. Speaking to backers in Glendale, Walker said it was “outrageous” that Evers was suggesting that protections for those with

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WisDems: Counting down the ways Vukmir sold out Wisconsin:

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org #2. Vukmir Sided With Insurance Companies Over Cancer Patients In 2014, Leah Vukmir was the only state senator to twice vote against requiring insurance companies to cover oral chemotherapy MADISON — Two days out from Election Day, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is continuing to count down

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Madison Rotary Club

Park Hotel, Madison. Author Stu Levitan is to discuss his book, “Madison in the Sixties.” Rotary meetings are open to members, invited guests and media. For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/wp-content/forms/newsletters/2018/Nov218.pdf

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Baldwin campaign: Tammy Baldwin endorsed by Wisconsin State Journal 

Contact: Press@TammyBaldwin.com Wisconsin State Journal endorsement follows other recent newspaper endorsements of Tammy Baldwin MADISON — The Wisconsin State Journal today endorsed U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for reelection. The editorial joins other recent endorsements from the La Crosse Tribune and Cap Times, all highlighting Senator Baldwin’s pragmatism, her work across

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WisGOP: Tony Evers’ 11th hour lies

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Evers misleads Wisconsin voters in last-ditch attempt to run from his own record of failed leadership [Madison, WI] — Tony Evers lied to voters on his appearance on “UpFront with Mike Gousha” Sunday, desperately hoping Wisconsin voters will forget his long record of failed leadership

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