A college professor who defected from Russia in 1989 mocked the idea of democratic socialism, telling GOP activists it’s comparable to a “democratic Auschwitz,” the Nazi concentration camp where 1.1 million people died. Yuri Maltsev, an economics professor at Carthage College, was invited to speak at the state GOP convention to drive home the dangers of socialism after his firsthand experience in … 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

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, directed GOP activists to memorize a speech for their neighbors and others who don’t like that Donald Trump tweets so much to make sure they understand it would be a “disaster for this country if he loses.” Grothman laid out the talking points for them: Trump cut down illegal immigration, tore up NAFTA, stood up to the Veterans Administration, fought the pre… 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.

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, told GOP activists it’s time for the party to “go on offense” and tout its principles. Steil said the party has been on defense for too long and needs to talk about things it supports such as school choice and opportunity zones. Republicans have touted both programs as a way to appeal to minority voters. “For far too long, we’ve been on defense,” Steil said. “W… 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.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, told GOP activists Dem Gov. Tony Evers isn’t “up to the job.” Speaking alongside Joint Finance Co-chair John Nygren, Fitzgerald told the state GOP convention he viewed Evers as a reluctant candidate for guv against Scott Walker in 2018 who didn’t really want the job and has now proven he can’t meet the demands of the position. Fitzgerald said Ever… 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.

New U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, warned GOP activists the Dem Party is being taken over by socialists who want to tear apart the country. Tiffany, who won a May 12 special election over Dem Tricia Zunker and faces her again in November, said the Republican Party was created in the mid-1800s to “form a more perfect union.” But he said protesters like those in Seattle are “the modern-day seces… 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.

Campaign advisers Mercedes Schlapp and Katrina Pierson proclaimed Donald Trump the “president of law and order” and pushed back on charges that he’s racist and sexist. Schlapp told activists at the state GOP convention that Trump will keep communities safe and stand by the police. “Do we want to be the next Seattle? Do we want to be the next Minneapolis? Do we want to be the next Chicago?” Schlapp… 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.

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, who is chairing this year’s convention, opened the event by calling on GOP activists to stand up against protesters he said are trying to tear down America’s history. Gallagher, R-Green Bay, opened the convention by reminding activists of President Reagan’s final call from office for “informed patriotism” and warning that America can’t forget its history. He said Reagan w… 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.