Biden tells Wisconsin delegation Trump gave up on COVID-19

Joe Biden told the Wisconsin delegation today Trump “waved the white flag” on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. “When it comes to the pandemic, after months of failure, he just gave up,” Biden said of Trump during an online meeting with the Wisconsin delegation, according to a pool report. “You know, I used to think it was because of his personality, but I just don’t think he can intellectually handle it. I don’t think he’s competent enough to know what to do. He just waved the white flag.” Biden was also sympathetic to those disappointed that the party shifted away from

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WED PM Update: Pence knocks Dems, Biden in Darien stop; Biden says Trump gave up on COVID-19

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The November election presents a choice between “whether America remains America” or falls to socialism, Vice President Pence said during a stop in southeastern Wisconsin. In a 36-minute speech delivered from the Tankcraft Corp. in Darien, Pence regularly knocked Joe Biden on a number of fronts, telling the audience the Dem 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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American Bridge 21st Century launches two new ads backing Biden

The Dem group American Bridge 21st Century has added two new TV ads to its $25 million buy across Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. One features a man identified as John, of Westmoreland County, Pa., who said he voted for Donald Trump because he promised four years ago to bring back American steel, but “nothing came to fruition.”  The second features a woman identified as Carole who asks, “For anybody who hasn’t made up their mind, are you better off than you were four years ago?” In both ads, John and Carole credit Joe Biden with being part of the effort

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DNC: Select remarks from Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Speaker Nancy Pelosi from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention – “Uniting America”

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as prepared for delivery. Secretary Clinton and Speaker Pelosi will address the Democratic National Convention tonight, August 19. The theme of Wednesday’s program is “A More Perfect Union.” We are not going back to where we were before Donald Trump’s economy and mishandling of the pandemic—for too many Americans, that wasn’t good enough. As president, Joe Biden will lead us to a better America we know is possible. As he leads us out of Trump’s

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DNCC: Announces star-studded after party to close the convention

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) will close a historic week with a star studded convention after party, happening on Thursday, August 20, at 11:00pm ET. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author, Andy Cohen, the event will be dropping into the homes of A-list celebrities and activists across the country for several segments, and the after party will be headlined by a never-before seen set for a special musical performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, record producer and DJ Diplo, one of the most dynamic forces in music today. Other big names attending the after party include Alyssa Milano, Aubrey Plaza,

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Trump campaign: Vice President Pence touts President Trump’s America first agenda in Wisconsin, condemns Joe Biden’s failed globalism

Joe Biden has spent his entire career attacking American workers through his advocacy for failed trade deals and surrender of American jobs and factories to China. Even as President Trump works diligently to rebuild our nation’s economy through America First trade deals, historic tax cuts, and deregulation, Joe Biden backs plans to expose our economy to unfair foreign competitors while stifling … 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.

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Protect Our Care: Wisconsin’s Julie Buckholt and storytellers from across America highlighted Trump and Republicans’ efforts to eliminate the Affordable Care Act at DNCC

MILWAUKEE, WI — This week, Wisconsin health care advocates were featured at the Democratic National Convention to discuss what is at stake in the 2020 election and hold President Trump accountable for his relentless war on health care.  Julie Buckholt, a mother and retired educator joined Vice President Biden and advocates from across the country on a panel to highlight how Trump’s attacks on health care have affected Wisconsinites, and discuss how the Affordable Care Act has expanded access to quality, affordable health care in Wisconsin. Panelists also highlighted Biden’s plan to make health care accessible and affordable. Julie shared

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Pence frames election as choice between ‘faith in America’ and socialism

The November election presents a choice between “whether America remains America” or falls to socialism, Vice President Mike Pence said during a stop in southeastern Wisconsin. In a 36-minute speech delivered from the Tankcraft Corp. in Darien, Pence regularly knocked Joe Biden on a number of fronts, telling the audience the Dem presidential nominee would raise taxes, cost Wisconsin jobs and appoi… 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.

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Wisdems: Ahead of Pence visit, Sen. Bewley, WI Farmers Union, UAW call out administration for failed COVID-19 economy

(WISCONSIN) — State Senate Leader Janet Bewley, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Darin Von Ruden, and UAW Local 72 Vice President John Drew called out Mike Pence and Donald Trump for their failed response to the coronavirus pandemic that wrecked Wisconsin’s economy for farmers and working Wisconsinites. Trump and Pence’s economic policy has led to disaster and ruin in Wisconsin, with countless farms closing, manufacturing being shipped overseas, and working families being left behind. Now, COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the administration’s callous disregard for working people, and Wisconsinites are bearing the burden of their failed response. During the press

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WisGOP: Vice President Pence highlights the Trump administration’s record of fighting for American workers

[Madison, WI] – On Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence was in Wisconsin touting the Trump Administration’s record of standing up for the American worker. Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Andrew Hitt released the following statement: “The Trump Administration is putting forward an America First agenda. They stand up against bad actors like China and fight for fair trade. The failed globalism promoted by Joe Biden and his liberal allies would hurt Wisconsin workers, raise our taxes, and crush our state’s economy. Supporting Joe Biden means supporting the days when American policies left working families behind — we can’t afford to

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Biden campaign: Secretary Tom Vilsack, Congressman Ron Kind, and Wisconsin leaders host event highlighting Biden support throughout rural communities

Yesterday, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Congressman Ron Kind, and Wisconsin leaders hosted a roundtable to discuss support for Joe Biden’s candidacy among rural communities. They highlighted Biden’s plan to revitalize rural America, which would support new and beginning farmers, end Donald Trump’s damaging trade war, invest in rural broadband, and much more. Finally, the roundtable also discussed Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan to help communities recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. Key excerpts are included below: Congressman Ron Kind: “The ideas that he had as far as support for rural communities is embedded in the Build Back Better plan. We need

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Lee, Cruz: Call for explanation into FDA’s emergency use authorization decisions

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter Tuesday requesting information regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decisions regarding hydrochloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) to treat COVID patients.   The senators wrote “to request information regarding the FDA’s decision to issue and then subsequently revoke the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) to treat COVID-19 patients. Additionally, on August 10th, the FDA denied the EUA for outpatient use of HCQ by Henry Ford

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Sanders campaign: To host Iowa and Wisconsin town halls on Saturday

Contact: press@berniesanders.com “Fighting for Justice” Events Will Feature State Leaders and Activists and Call for Action on National Crises BURLINGTON, Vt. – Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday will host two “Fighting for Justice” virtual town halls, featuring local leaders, activists and working people in Iowa and Wisconsin, to discuss the need for urgent Congressional action on the many crises facing the nation. The town halls follow Sanders’ events last weekend focused on Kentucky and West Virginia and will call on voters to hold Republican leaders accountable for their inaction. Sanders’ Iowa town hall will feature Stacey Walker, Linn County Supervisor and Bernie

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Biden tells Wisconsin delegation Trump gave up on COVID-19

Joe Biden told the Wisconsin delegation today Trump “waved the white flag” on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. “When it comes to the pandemic, after months of failure, he just gave up,” Biden said of Trump during an online meeting with the Wisconsin delegation, according to a pool report. “You know,

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DNC: Select remarks from Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Speaker Nancy Pelosi from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention – “Uniting America”

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as prepared for delivery. Secretary Clinton and Speaker Pelosi will address the Democratic National Convention tonight, August 19. The theme of Wednesday’s program

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DNCC: Announces star-studded after party to close the convention

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) will close a historic week with a star studded convention after party, happening on Thursday, August 20, at 11:00pm ET. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author, Andy Cohen, the event will be dropping into the homes of A-list celebrities and activists across the country

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Trump campaign: Vice President Pence touts President Trump’s America first agenda in Wisconsin, condemns Joe Biden’s failed globalism

Joe Biden has spent his entire career attacking American workers through his advocacy for failed trade deals and surrender of American jobs and factories to China. Even as President Trump works diligently to rebuild our nation’s economy through America First trade deals, historic tax cuts, and deregulation, Joe Biden backs plans to expose our

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Protect Our Care: Wisconsin’s Julie Buckholt and storytellers from across America highlighted Trump and Republicans’ efforts to eliminate the Affordable Care Act at DNCC

MILWAUKEE, WI — This week, Wisconsin health care advocates were featured at the Democratic National Convention to discuss what is at stake in the 2020 election and hold President Trump accountable for his relentless war on health care.  Julie Buckholt, a mother and retired educator joined Vice President Biden and

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Wisdems: Ahead of Pence visit, Sen. Bewley, WI Farmers Union, UAW call out administration for failed COVID-19 economy

(WISCONSIN) — State Senate Leader Janet Bewley, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Darin Von Ruden, and UAW Local 72 Vice President John Drew called out Mike Pence and Donald Trump for their failed response to the coronavirus pandemic that wrecked Wisconsin’s economy for farmers and working Wisconsinites. Trump and Pence’s economic

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Biden campaign: Secretary Tom Vilsack, Congressman Ron Kind, and Wisconsin leaders host event highlighting Biden support throughout rural communities

Yesterday, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Congressman Ron Kind, and Wisconsin leaders hosted a roundtable to discuss support for Joe Biden’s candidacy among rural communities. They highlighted Biden’s plan to revitalize rural America, which would support new and beginning farmers, end Donald Trump’s damaging trade war, invest in rural

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U.S. Sens. Johnson, Lee, Cruz: Call for explanation into FDA’s emergency use authorization decisions

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter Tuesday requesting information regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decisions regarding hydrochloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) to treat COVID patients.   The

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Sanders campaign: To host Iowa and Wisconsin town halls on Saturday

Contact: press@berniesanders.com “Fighting for Justice” Events Will Feature State Leaders and Activists and Call for Action on National Crises BURLINGTON, Vt. – Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday will host two “Fighting for Justice” virtual town halls, featuring local leaders, activists and working people in Iowa and Wisconsin, to discuss the need for

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