David Maraniss: The road from the GOP’s antislavery founding to Trump’s MAGA convention
The delegates gathering in Milwaukee this week are awfully different than the band of abolitionists who founded the Republican Party in this Wisconsin town 170 years ago.
Brian Fraley: Milwaukee city leaders and police department should not negotiate with revolutionaries who demand changes in RNC measures
It’s no time to negotiate with protesters who are vowing to breach the security perimeter in order to get closer to Trump and RNC delegates in Milwaukee.
Jerry Hanson: This is what America doesn’t need to stay great
Your presidential and congressional votes in November will determine if America remains the greatest nation in the world or joins Russia, China, Iran and North Korea where citizens live in the darkness of dictatorships.
MON News Summary: Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC following Saturday assassination attempt; Evers seeks to ban firearms near RNC venues
TOP STORIES Trump arrives in Milwaukee day after assassination attempt … “Based on yesterday’s terrible events, I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot
Wisconsin Non-Partisan Unity Council: Statement on assassination attempt
The Wisconsin Non-Partisan Unity Council (led by Republican State Senator Rob Cowles, Republican former State Senator Dale Schultz, Democratic former State Senator Tim Cullen; and Democratic Representative Sue S. Conley) strongly condemn the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump,
Democracy Defense Project WI: Leaders respond to Trump shooting
WISCONSIN – Following yesterday’s shooting at President Trump’s rally, Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin leaders JB Van Hollen and Mike Tate released the following statement condeming the violence and reasserting the orgnaization’s commitment to preventing future violence through voter education and
Republican Party of Dane County: Attempted Trump assassination
Official statement from Chairman Maly on the attempted assassination of President Trump: “The unthinkable happened today with an attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump. What started as a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania almost ended up as a national tragedy.
Republican Party of Milwaukee County: Statement on the attempted assassination of President Trump
West Allis, WI – As our party descends on Milwaukee this upcoming week to nominate President Trump, we’re seeing a true act of evil and desperation in our nation’s first assassination attempt on a presidential candidate or sitting president
Rep. Sapik: Statement on the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump
Lake Nebagamon— I am stunned at the news of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thankfully, President Trump suffered a non-life threatening injury. With these rapidly unfolding events, although difficult, it’s important that we take a moment
Biden campaign: Statement on RNC replacing “Herb Kohl Way” with “Donald J. Trump Way”
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to the RNC covering a street sign for “Herb Kohl Way” outside Fiserv Forum with “Donald J. Trump Way”: “Herb Kohl is a Milwaukee legend who left
Coalition to March on the RNC: Reaches handshake agreement with the city for march route
Milwaukee, WI – Hello everyone, for once, we are not here today to condemn a decision made by the City. We are very proud to announce that as of 11AM today, we have reached a handshake agreement with the City
MON AM Update: ‘UpFront’: Milwaukee officials, state GOP Chair Schimming react to Trump assassination attempt as RNC begins today, Baldwin raised $7.5 million
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee police Chief Jeffrey Norman says authorities continue to “monitor what is needed” after Saturday’s assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump. Trump arrived in Milwaukee last night amid speculation he will appear as the convention
Photos, video: Host Committee’s Prange says ‘all systems go’ for RNC, tonight’s welcome party despite Trump assassination attempt
It’s “all systems go” for the 2024 Republican National Convention despite Saturday’s assassination attempt against former President Trump, Milwaukee 24 Host Committee COO Alison Prange said today. Prange spoke to reporters ahead of the Red, White & Brews pre-convention Party
‘UpFront’: Milwaukee officials, state GOP Chair Schimming react to Trump assassination attempt
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State GOP Chairman Brian Shimming join ‘UpFront.’
Photos: Milwaukee preps for Republican National Convention
A view of Fiserv Forum through fencing erected along James Lovell St. for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Photo by David Wise, July 13, 2024. A pile driver was busy at work in the lead-up to the convention, sending loud