WED PM Update: Pollsters say health care, economy top issues for 2020

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Kaiser Family Foundation pollster Ashley Kirzinger today said health care is “among the top issues” voters want to hear about heading into the 2020 election. But she said that voters would make choices in both the presidential election and in down-ballot races “almost entirely on their perceptions of President Trump.” Speaking … 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 * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Fitzgerald calls Trump impeachment inquiry a ‘political witch hunt’

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he believes the impeachment inquiry by House Dems into President Trump’s involvement in Ukraine is a “political witch hunt.” The Juneau Republican, who last month launched a campaign to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in the 5th CD, was asked by reporters about the impeachment push. The inquiry centers on the allegation that Trump pressured the newly elected president of Ukraine to do him a “favor” by investigating political rival Joe Biden and his family. But Fitzgerald told reporters after a news conference Tuesday that he didn’t believe Trump had done anything wrong.

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Neylon: Announces decision not to run for WI 5th Congressional District

Contact: info@adamneylon.com In regard to running for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District seat in Congress, Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement: “Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner’s retirement came as a surprise. Not only was he a mentor to me, but he’s been a rock solid, highly effective congressman. My first memories of politics involve Congressman Sensenbrenner. I worked for him for over three years, starting out as his driver and eventually moving to his office in Washington DC. Congressman Sensenbrenner taught me more about politics than school ever could. I’ve never experienced such an encyclopedia-like knowledge of politics, policy, religion and

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WisPolitics Midday – October 9, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: GOP proposes a rule change that would allow a paralyzed Dem rep to phone into committee hearings. WI Sen backs 5 Evers cabinet picks. AG Josh Kaul predicts Gov Evers will call a special session on gun control soon.

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Rep. Nygren: Statement on retirement announcement of Rep. Mike Rohrkaste

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Rep. Allen: Announces First Responder of the Year for 97th Assembly District

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Rep. Ballweg: Three Bills Advance

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Sen. Cowles: Honoring Electa Quinney’s place in Wisconsin history

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on latest Republican power grab

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WED PM Update: Pollsters say health care, economy top issues for 2020

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Kaiser Family Foundation pollster Ashley Kirzinger today said health care is “among the top issues” voters want to hear about heading into the 2020 election. But she said that voters would make choices in both the presidential election and in down-ballot races

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Neylon: Announces decision not to run for WI 5th Congressional District

Contact: info@adamneylon.com In regard to running for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District seat in Congress, Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement: “Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner’s retirement came as a surprise. Not only was he a mentor to me, but he’s been a rock solid, highly effective congressman. My first memories

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WisPolitics Midday – October 9, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: GOP proposes a rule change that would allow a paralyzed Dem rep to phone into committee hearings. WI Sen backs 5 Evers cabinet picks. AG Josh Kaul predicts Gov Evers will call a special session on gun control soon.

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Rep. Ballweg: Three Bills Advance

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Sen. Cowles: Honoring Electa Quinney’s place in Wisconsin history

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on latest Republican power grab

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