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The people who’ve been screaming “NO KINGS” sure seem to believe in kingmaking. They’ve been ranting for years about “threats to democracy” yet they are doing everything in their power to stop actual voters from picking their nominee.
With his attacks on Barnes, Tiffany trashes not just a Democratic rival but also the legacies of resistance deeply woven in the history of Wisconsin.
After nearly four decades around Wisconsin campaigns, I can say this with confidence: Francesca Hong isn’t running a conventional statewide campaign. She’s building an organization first and using it to power the campaign, not the other way around.
It looks like democratic socialist Francesca Hong has the race in the bag. She certainly thinks so, and polling backs her up, so Hong dropped an ad targeting Tom Tiffany.
James Causey on leadership, experience and why voters should take time to make an informed decision for governor. David Crowley earned his vote.
Democracy in Wisconsin
If they’re really serious about fraud, Vance and Tiffany — who currently represents Wisconsin’s 7th District in Congress, where he’s Donald Trump’s No. 1 lackey — would have much better luck ferreting out the rampant fraud and abuse in Trump’s Washington.
Without comprehensive resource planning, regulators have little opportunity to compare alternatives before committing customers to decades of infrastructure costs. … Instead of approving Wisconsin’s energy future one docket at a time, let’s build it through one comprehensive plan.
A financial safety net changes everything and opens the door for better mental health, better education, a stronger community and a stronger economy.
As progressive Americans confront escalating battles over transgender rights, reproductive autonomy, classroom censorship, voting access, and a shifting landscape of civil liberties, many describe a widening gap between public support and policy outcomes.
He has become incapable of logical thought and rational solutions. It’s time for Republicans to invoke Article 25 and put him out to pasture.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her first ad of the 2026 cycle, “Living Proof.” This is the first television ad from any candidate in the Third Congressional District.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking
Federal research funding cuts are having “unacceptable” impacts on scientific progress, according to the vice chancellor for research at UW-Madison. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska spoke yesterday on a panel in Milwaukee organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council, focused on how shifting federal
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin, along with the Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke campaigns, welcome Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s sudden willingness to debate during the 2026 general election. On June 2, 2026, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin issued
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced his campaign’s first statewide broadcast ad buy of the primary. Beginning today, the ad will air on television statewide as part of a six-figure ad
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District, today announced the endorsement of Pastor John Slotten, former Harrison Town Chairman. Pastor Slotten praised Baney’s conservative credentials and readiness to serve in the Wisconsin State
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensive Farm Bill that reflects the needs of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, including taking needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry and strengthen
TOP STORIES WisDems seek new ballots for absentee voters after governor’s race shifts… [after checking with its 5 remaining candidates] … argues that [WEC] guidance must be rescinded because it reversed its own rule that was in place four years
The people who’ve been screaming “NO KINGS” sure seem to believe in kingmaking. They’ve been ranting for years about “threats to democracy” yet they are doing everything in their power to stop actual voters from picking their nominee.
With his attacks on Barnes, Tiffany trashes not just a Democratic rival but also the legacies of resistance deeply woven in the history of Wisconsin.
After nearly four decades around Wisconsin campaigns, I can say this with confidence: Francesca Hong isn’t running a conventional statewide campaign. She’s building an organization first and using it to power the campaign, not the other way around.
It looks like democratic socialist Francesca Hong has the race in the bag. She certainly thinks so, and polling backs her up, so Hong dropped an ad targeting Tom Tiffany.
James Causey on leadership, experience and why voters should take time to make an informed decision for governor. David Crowley earned his vote.
Democracy in Wisconsin
If they’re really serious about fraud, Vance and Tiffany — who currently represents Wisconsin’s 7th District in Congress, where he’s Donald Trump’s No. 1 lackey — would have much better luck ferreting out the rampant fraud and abuse in Trump’s Washington.
Without comprehensive resource planning, regulators have little opportunity to compare alternatives before committing customers to decades of infrastructure costs. … Instead of approving Wisconsin’s energy future one docket at a time, let’s build it through one comprehensive plan.
A financial safety net changes everything and opens the door for better mental health, better education, a stronger community and a stronger economy.
As progressive Americans confront escalating battles over transgender rights, reproductive autonomy, classroom censorship, voting access, and a shifting landscape of civil liberties, many describe a widening gap between public support and policy outcomes.
He has become incapable of logical thought and rational solutions. It’s time for Republicans to invoke Article 25 and put him out to pasture.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Earlier this week, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her first ad of the 2026 cycle, “Living Proof.” This is the first television ad from any candidate in the Third Congressional District. “Living Proof” highlights Rebecca’s lived experiences growing up on a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a coalition in filing comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won’t be required by federal law to test
Federal research funding cuts are having “unacceptable” impacts on scientific progress, according to the vice chancellor for research at UW-Madison. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska spoke yesterday on a panel in Milwaukee organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council, focused on how shifting federal priorities are impacting innovation in the state. She previously served
The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin, along with the Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke campaigns, welcome Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s sudden willingness to debate during the 2026 general election. On June 2, 2026, the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin issued a press release asking for the Van Orden campaign to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, announced his campaign’s first statewide broadcast ad buy of the primary. Beginning today, the ad will air on television statewide as part of a six-figure ad buy. The ad demonstrates how the Crowley for Governor campaign
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District, today announced the endorsement of Pastor John Slotten, former Harrison Town Chairman. Pastor Slotten praised Baney’s conservative credentials and readiness to serve in the Wisconsin State Senate. “Katie guides her life and leadership by Christian principles.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging them to support a comprehensive Farm Bill that reflects the needs of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, including taking needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in
TOP STORIES WisDems seek new ballots for absentee voters after governor’s race shifts… [after checking with its 5 remaining candidates] … argues that [WEC] guidance must be rescinded because it reversed its own rule that was in place four years ago and is inconsistent with a 2006 U.S. Supreme Court