Sen. Tim Carpenter: Sen. Carpenter: An Additional Democratic Debate Would Benefit the Voters
Today, State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the value of an additional debate between the Democratic candidates running for Governor to follow the already scheduled debate hosted by WISN12 News on July 28th at 7pm: “I
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson: Sen. Johnson Named Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was named chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget by the Republican Conference. Today, the senator released the following statement: “I’m stepping into this role following the tragic death of my
Van Orden campaign: Wisconsin Democrats SLAM Rebecca Cooke for her “Failure to Show Up”
LA CROSSE, WI. – A new report today is raising questions about Rebecca Cooke’s commitment to showing up for the voters she wants to represent, as Democratic leaders across Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District say her campaign has been noticeably absent
Gubernatorial candidates address key issues in WisPolitics-State Affairs/WisconsinEye interviews
WisPolitics-State Affairs has partnered with WisconsinEye for a series of video interviews with Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates about major issues facing state government.
A Better WI Together: Tom Tiffany Admits He Opposes Taxing Billionaires
MADISON, Wis. — In an early morning interview on right-wing radio July 21, Republican Congressman and candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany opposed asking billionaires to pay what they owe in state taxes. During his appearance on the Benjamin Yount show, Tiffany said
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Baldwin Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Protect American Workers Through Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) successfully passed a bipartisan bill to protect American workers and families from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles through the Senate Commerce Committee. The Baldwin-backed Connected Vehicle Security Act prevents Americans’ data from being
Mark Belling: When an anointment becomes a train wreck
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.
John Nichols: Tom Tiffany disregards Wisconsin’s heritage and values
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.
Brian Fraley: Beyond the dollars: What Francesca Hong’s campaign finance reports reveal
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.
Amy Curtis: Hong dropped her first major ad, and here’s how she’s attacking Tiffany
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: Drama in governor’s race reflects the stakes for all of us
James Causey on leadership, experience and why voters should take time to make an informed decision for governor. David Crowley earned his vote.
James Wigderson: Polls, bets, and ballots
Democracy in Wisconsin
Dave Zweifel: Who are the real fraudsters here?
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.
John Imes: Stop approving Wisconsin’s energy future one docket at a time
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.