WisDems: ICYMI – The OB-GYN running on abortion rights in conservative Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the New York Timeshighlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign in the 8th Congressional District and the enthusiasm fueling her campaign to be the first pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. While Republican Tony Wied would serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump and
Hovde says he opposes national abortion ban in new ad
The NRSC and Hovde are up with a new TV ad in which the businessman says he opposes a national abortion ban.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Engages voters in large independent election campaign
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters Independent Expenditure Committee (WCV IEC) is conducting its largest independent state legislative campaign ever for the Nov. 5 election. The campaign includes paid and volunteer canvasses, digital campaigns, and mail in support of endorsed candidates
Institute for Reforming Government: It’s time for Supt. Underly to answer for test score chaos
DELAFIELD, WI: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government provided guidance for journalists and legislators as they put DPI under the microscope for lowering test score standards for students. What Happened: New test scores for Wisconsin K-12 schools, released last week by DPI,
Cooke ad knocks Van Orden’s temperment
3rd CD Dem candidate Rebecca Cooke in a new ad knocks incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s temperament and says the Prairie du Chien Republican supports a “total abortion ban.”
Wied in new ad positions himself as problem-solver
The 30-second ad promotes Wied’s “problem-solving mentality” and mission to secure the southern border, protect Wisconsin seniors and stand up for Wisconsin farmers if elected.
Lyerly campaign: Outraises Tony Wied 3x in the 3rd quarter, has almost 3x cash-on-hand
Green Bay, WI— According to third-quarter FEC reports published Tuesday, Wisconsin’s 8th District Democratic nominee, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, has a substantial cash advantage over her opponent, Tony Wied. The Lyerly campaign had a record-breaking third quarter, raising more than any candidate has
Dem challengers outraise GOP incumbents in closely watch Wisconsin U.S. House races
In the state’s two most closely watched House races, the Dem challengers outraised the GOP incumbents. But U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, and Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, had more cash on hand for the final sprint. In southeastern
Congressional Leadership Fund: Adds $12 million more to key House races
WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, announced an additional $12 million in new ad reservations in key House races. These additions will run in battleground offensive and defensive races and
Minocqua Brewing Company: Owner arrested in apparent political intimidation
Minocqua, WI – Yesterday, Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, was arrested by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department on two counts of “misdemeanor defamation,” pursuant to an almost never used, and likely unconstitutional state criminal statute. Bangstad was detained in
WED News Summary: Obama and Walz to visit Madison next week to boost early voting
TOP STORIES Obama, Walz head to Madison on Oct. 22 to encourage early voting… The exact location of the campaign stop in Wisconsin’s capital city has yet to be announced. … Starting Oct. 22, Wisconsinites can fill out absentee ballots
WisDems: The Hovde plan: Slash funding for law enforcement
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s extreme agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites. The seventh edition will look at Hovde’s plan to cut funding for law
Tony Wied: I’ll bring small business skills to Congress for northeast Wisconsin
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Angela Lang: Hope and history, multiple truths and multiple tensions
Kamala Harris and understanding the most important election of our lifetime.
Dave Zweifel: Four years of chaos was enough
Trump’s first term was bad enough, almost as if the whole idea was to keep the country in a state of confusion, at loggerheads with one another. We should never forget what happened to America during those years and never let it happen again.