WED PM Update: Final MU Law poll finds tight race for Senate, dead-even contest for guv

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The final Marquette University Law School poll found a tight race for U.S. Senate and a dead-even contest for governor. Fifty percent of likely voters backed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, while 48 percent supported Dem Mandela Barnes. The Marquette poll conducted in early October had Johnson at 52 and Barnes at 46. In the guv… 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

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Opportunity Wisconsin: On Trump tax law anniversary, Wisconsin workers and families still waiting on benefits

MADISON, Wis.—Five years ago today the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressional Republicans. President Donald Trump signed the law in December of that year, after Senator Ron Johnson pushed to include a loophole that benefited his own family’s business and his wealthy donors. After the bill became law, Senator Johnson cashed out of the company for at least $5 million. This anniversary comes as Congressional Republicans are sharing plans to make permanent several provisions in the TCJA. Reports indicate they will also push for scrapping some of the law’s tax increases on

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Democratic Governors Association: Tim Michels under fire for saying he plans to undermine future elections

Tim Michels is making national headlines in the worst way this week after admitting he would undermine the will of Wisconsin voters in future elections. “Republicans will never lose another election in Wisconsin after I’m elected governor,” Michels was caught saying at a campaign event on Monday. Watch coverage from the Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell here. Meanwhile, Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed over a dozen bills that would have restricted Wisconsin voters’ ability to cast their ballots. Here’s what people are saying about Michels’ admission: “Tim Michels finally said the quiet part out loud and admitted he’s scheming to undermine the will of Wisconsin voters to

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to the 5 year anniversary of harmful Trump tax law – and Sen. Ron Johnson’s self-promoting involvement

MADISON, Wis. — This week marks five years since the Trump tax law was introduced – an anti-working class bill that Sen. Ron Johnson voted in favor of, but only after he pushed to include a loophole that would benefit himself and his wealthy donors while leaving average Wisconsin families behind. According to reporting from ProPublica, the tax loophole Sen. Johnson championed resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in tax deductions for donors that helped fund his 2016 campaign. Sen. Johnson refused to vote in favor of the law until that loophole was folded in. The following are statements from

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Steil, Republicans demand Biden retract false election fraud claims

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Ranking Member on the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Rodney Davis (IL-13), and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) slammed President Biden for his false claims about election integrity across the country, specifically in Georgia, as states have seen recording-breaking early voter turnout this election, and demanded he retract false election fraud claims.  In the letter, the members write: We are writing to express our concerns with your false claims about election integrity legislation across the country. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, you have even gone as far

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Marquette University: Final pre-election Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds both Senate and governor’s races are tossups

MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds the races for both U.S. Senate and governor are tossups one week before election day. Among likely voters in the election for U.S. Senate, Ron Johnson is supported by 50% and Mandela Barnes by 48%. In the Marquette Law Poll’s previous survey, Oct. 3-9, among likely voters Johnson received 52% and Barnes 46%. Among registered voters in the current poll, 48% support Johnson and 45% support Barnes. “Likely voters” are those who say they are certain to vote or who say they have already voted. “Registered voters” include

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DNR: Who can we learn from? DNR to host final hunting webinar Nov. 2

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final in a series of educational hunting webinars tonight, Nov. 2, for members of the public new to hunting or curious about hunting.  The webinar series is in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Becoming an Outdoorswoman. The series is designed for those interested in hunting, fishing and trapping. Each episode features guest speakers sharing their experiences getting started with hunting and includes discussions addressing common challenges faced by those new to hunting, fishing or trapping. November’s webinar is titled – Wanna Go Hunting: Who

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Michels campaign: Tim Michels’ momentum continues

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – In response to today’s Marquette Poll release, the Michels for Governor campaign released the following statement from Campaign Manager Patrick McNulty: “These numbers tell us what we have known all along – the race will be extremely close. Governor Evers and his allies are pulling out all the desperate smears and dirty tricks as he limps to the end of his campaign. Tony Evers has failed. In just six months, Tim Michels has built a broad coalition of Wisconsinites ready for proven leadership that will strengthen our economy, reduce crime, and empower parents in our education system.

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WisDems: Eric Toney fundraised on Mike Gableman’s support

MADISON, Wis. — Not only did Eric Toney fully embrace Mike Gableman’s sham investigation — which burned through more than a million taxpayer dollars to uncover nothing and produce no evidence of widespread fraud — Toney also traded on Gableman’s name to raise money. In text messages sent to potential donors during his primary, Toney bragged that “As a DA I’m currently prosecuting voter fraud … Gableman’s voting for me in the GOP primary but I need you too…” Gableman had previously endorsed Toney during an appearance at GOP dinner last December, gushing that Toney would make “an outstanding Attorney General.”  And the feeling was

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DATCP: Announces plans for Wisconsin Local Food Purchasing Agreement Program, informational webinar

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has signed a $2.94 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service to create the Wisconsin Local Food Purchasing Agreement (LFPA) Program. The new program aims to strengthen local and regional food systems, support Wisconsin farmers, and distribute fresh nutritious foods to underserved communities. “We are excited for this partnership and this opportunity to provide our state’s farmers with new markets, and nutritious food to those experiencing food insecurity,” said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “The connections and partnerships made through this program

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Carpenters, Operating Engineers and Laborers: Endorse Mike Gallagher for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District

The Operating Engineers Local 139, the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (NCSRCC) and the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council are proud to endorse Mike Gallagher in his reelection bid for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District this November. Congressman Gallagher is a strong supporter of the building trades as shown by his demonstrated commitment to vote in support of the Davis-Bacon Act. As a Marine veteran, Gallagher respects those that work hard to better themselves and their country and that is exactly what the men and women of the Operating Engineers, Carpenters and Laborers do every day here in Wisconsin. “Our members appreciate Congressman Gallagher’s support

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Voelkel campaign: Retired Dane County Sheriff endorses Marisa Voelkel for Assembly

Janesville – Marisa Voelkel is pleased to announce that Gary Hamblin, Retired Dane County Sheriff (1997-2007) has given his endorsement for her candidacy as the Representative for the 43rd Assembly. “Marisa understands the challenges that we all face today; inflation, the erosion of support for public safety, the tax burden on our seniors, the failings in our educational system, and the list goes on. She will use her life experiences and common sense to work for all of us to meet those challenges and make Wisconsin a safe, affordable and working state again,” said SheriffHamblin. Marisa responds, “it is an

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Final Marquette poll before election shows tight U.S. Senate race, tied guv contest

The final Marquette University Law School poll found a tight race for U.S. Senate and a dead-even contest for governor. Fifty percent of likely voters backed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, while 48 percent supported Dem Mandela Barnes. The Marquette poll conducted earlier this month had Johnson at 52 and Barnes at 46.  In the guv’s race, 48 percent supported Dem incumbent Tony Evers, while 48 percent backed GOP construction exec Tim Michels. Another 2 percent favored independent Joan Beglinger, who has dropped out of the race, but remains on the ballot. Earlier this month, 47 percent favored Evers, while 46

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DNR: Who can we learn from? DNR to host final hunting webinar Nov. 2

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final in a series of educational hunting webinars tonight, Nov. 2, for members of the public new to hunting or curious about hunting.  The webinar series is in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and

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Michels campaign: Tim Michels’ momentum continues

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – In response to today’s Marquette Poll release, the Michels for Governor campaign released the following statement from Campaign Manager Patrick McNulty: “These numbers tell us what we have known all along – the race will be extremely close. Governor Evers and his allies are pulling out all

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WisDems: Eric Toney fundraised on Mike Gableman’s support

MADISON, Wis. — Not only did Eric Toney fully embrace Mike Gableman’s sham investigation — which burned through more than a million taxpayer dollars to uncover nothing and produce no evidence of widespread fraud — Toney also traded on Gableman’s name to raise money. In text messages sent to potential donors during his

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Carpenters, Operating Engineers and Laborers: Endorse Mike Gallagher for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District

The Operating Engineers Local 139, the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (NCSRCC) and the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council are proud to endorse Mike Gallagher in his reelection bid for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District this November. Congressman Gallagher is a strong supporter of the building trades as shown by his demonstrated commitment to vote

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