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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is sensing history after a few days at the Democratic National Convention as the elusive goal of electing the first female president seems within reach.
“We only know close elections in Wisconsin, and it doesn’t matter how popular you are or how unpopular you are, it’s going to be close,” Godlewski said in a WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interview from the DNC.
“It’s been a stark contrast having the RNC in the city of Milwaukee, to being here at the DNC, seeing the message that they brought, but also seeing the countermeasures that we’re bringing to the table,” Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said.
“One of the most important things I got from (Tuesday) is that the Democratic Party is very much a party right now that’s focused on the future and what we can do for Americans, rather than voting against somebody else,” Wisconsin delegate Deon Canon said.
Smaller, localized versions of AI language models could help address emerging concerns around data privacy and the cost of the technology. That’s one insight from Darren Oberst, CEO of Ai Bloks and AI framework platform LLMWare, who spoke this week
State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler told reporters Wednesday the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket is creating excitement, including a surge in volunteers and large turnout at nominees’ events, like last night’s rally in Milwaukee. That, he said, means good things for Dem candidates in downballot contests.
Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old UW-Milwaukee student from Oconomowoc, said he plans to support Harris in November and backs her economic plans.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a simple but emphatic message for Wisconsin delegates as the California Dem looked forward to the fall campaign.
During the convention’s symbolic roll call of the states, Evers told the arena he was “jazzed as hell to announce that Wisconsin casts one present and 94 votes for …” before trailing off.
Josefine Jaynes, at age 18 took a gap year after high school to run for the state Assembly and try to flip a southwestern GOP seat once held by Democrat Pat Lucey. That didn’t work out. But now she’s a UW-Madison student from southwestern Wisconsin’s Readstown and part of the Wisconsin delegation to the Democratic National Convention – being inspired by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it continues developing its advanced materials technology. Katy Jinkins, the company’s CEO and co-founder, yesterday addressed a crowd of
Madison-area U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan sees new Dem enthusiasm translating into “remarkable results coming out of Wisconsin come November.”
GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance argued in Kenosha that Dem presidential candidate Kamala Harris wants to undermine public safety, nearly four years after violent protests hit the city in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul warned that efforts akin to the Republican false elector scheme of 2020 would be subject to Department of Justice scrutiny and those behind such efforts would be held accountable.
CHICAGO – Senate Minority Leader Diane Hesselbein says the wind is at Democrats’ back, helping Senate Dems make progress in flipping the chamber. Boosting the effort is the enthusiasm generated by the presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris and running mate
Delegates also on Tuesday heard from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Dem Gov. Tony Evers said Barack Obama-like energy in Wisconsin via the candidacy of Kamala Harris will help Dems in November, but winning the Assembly will require more than excitement at the top of the ticket.
The following is an excerpt from author Brian Reisinger’s “Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer.”
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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is sensing history after a few days at the Democratic National Convention as the elusive goal of electing the first female president seems within reach.
“We only know close elections in Wisconsin, and it doesn’t matter how popular you are or how unpopular you are, it’s going to be close,” Godlewski said in a WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interview from the DNC.
“It’s been a stark contrast having the RNC in the city of Milwaukee, to being here at the DNC, seeing the message that they brought, but also seeing the countermeasures that we’re bringing to the table,” Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said.
“One of the most important things I got from (Tuesday) is that the Democratic Party is very much a party right now that’s focused on the future and what we can do for Americans, rather than voting against somebody else,” Wisconsin delegate Deon Canon said.
Smaller, localized versions of AI language models could help address emerging concerns around data privacy and the cost of the technology. That’s one insight from Darren Oberst, CEO of Ai Bloks and AI framework platform LLMWare, who spoke this week as part of Forward Festival in Madison. He was hosted
State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler told reporters Wednesday the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket is creating excitement, including a surge in volunteers and large turnout at nominees’ events, like last night’s rally in Milwaukee. That, he said, means good things for Dem candidates in downballot contests.
Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old UW-Milwaukee student from Oconomowoc, said he plans to support Harris in November and backs her economic plans.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a simple but emphatic message for Wisconsin delegates as the California Dem looked forward to the fall campaign.
During the convention’s symbolic roll call of the states, Evers told the arena he was “jazzed as hell to announce that Wisconsin casts one present and 94 votes for …” before trailing off.
Josefine Jaynes, at age 18 took a gap year after high school to run for the state Assembly and try to flip a southwestern GOP seat once held by Democrat Pat Lucey. That didn’t work out. But now she’s a UW-Madison student from southwestern Wisconsin’s Readstown and part of the Wisconsin delegation to the Democratic National Convention – being inspired by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it continues developing its advanced materials technology. Katy Jinkins, the company’s CEO and co-founder, yesterday addressed a crowd of investors, fellow entrepreneurs and other attendees of the Greater Madison
Madison-area U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan sees new Dem enthusiasm translating into “remarkable results coming out of Wisconsin come November.”
GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance argued in Kenosha that Dem presidential candidate Kamala Harris wants to undermine public safety, nearly four years after violent protests hit the city in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul warned that efforts akin to the Republican false elector scheme of 2020 would be subject to Department of Justice scrutiny and those behind such efforts would be held accountable.
CHICAGO – Senate Minority Leader Diane Hesselbein says the wind is at Democrats’ back, helping Senate Dems make progress in flipping the chamber. Boosting the effort is the enthusiasm generated by the presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Hesselbein said Tuesday that’s being felt across the
Delegates also on Tuesday heard from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Dem Gov. Tony Evers said Barack Obama-like energy in Wisconsin via the candidacy of Kamala Harris will help Dems in November, but winning the Assembly will require more than excitement at the top of the ticket.
The following is an excerpt from author Brian Reisinger’s “Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer.”
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