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I’m not convinced Harris is the best candidate for the Democrats. However, Biden stepping aside gives the Democrats a chance to put their best step forward. Or, in the case of Harris, at least a better step forward.
Now that Joe Biden has — at long last — dropped out of the race, the Democrats should not rush to select his replacement on the ticket. They’ve got almost four weeks before their convention and they should take that time to get it right.
How Republicans are connecting with disaffected swing-state voters.
The selection of Sen. J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump’s running mate was set when they visited the site of the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
There was the usual vilification of unauthorized immigrants, a demand that all criminal cases against Trump be dropped and the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Same old Trump, despite a callow youthful running mate, first term Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance.
If you were hoping for a more compassionate and civil Trump, that lasted only about 20 minutes.
In the aftermath of the police-involved shooting of Samuel Sharpe, by visiting Columbus, Ohio, police, body camera footage was made available to the public within hours. Surprisingly, the Milwaukee Police Association did an “about face” and dropped their lawsuit blocking the body-worn camera policy.
Dissecting the underwhelming activity around Milwaukee and the overwhelming positivity about Milwaukee of the week of the RNC.
UW-Madison has achieved a “major milestone” in an ongoing energy research project, announcing its fusion device has generated plasma for the first time. Plasma is superheated material that’s often referred to as the “fourth state of matter,” distinct from solid,
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From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan, and a string of Dem officials quickly endorsed Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Some Wisconsin Republicans, meanwhile, argued
The La Crosse Democratic Party was shocked and saddened by the news that President Joe Biden is withdrawing from the 2024 election. As one of the most impactful Presidents of our lifetime, we were looking forward to another term of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden stepping aside in the 2024 presidential election. “President Biden has been an extraordinary president, one of—if not the most—well-accomplished presidents of my lifetime. He has led
After dodging Joe Biden and the press for weeks, Tammy Baldwin emerged from hiding today to endorse left-wing radical Kamala Harris as the Democrats’ new nominee. Just like Tammy Baldwin, Kamala Harris’ record in public service reads more like a radical left
MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the announcement that President Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race: “I thank President Biden for his tremendous service to this country. He has been a tremendously effective president, from getting
Today President Biden announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential race and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life stated, “While we do not know who the Democratic Presidential nominee will be,
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s announcement on not seeking reelection. “President Joe Biden has served our nation with integrity for over five decades. During his years of public service, President Biden
MADISON — Today, President Joe Biden announced he would step down as the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for President of the United States and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as our nominee. In response, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “Having already denied voters the chance to replace Joe Biden during the primaries, the Democrat
I’m not convinced Harris is the best candidate for the Democrats. However, Biden stepping aside gives the Democrats a chance to put their best step forward. Or, in the case of Harris, at least a better step forward.
Now that Joe Biden has — at long last — dropped out of the race, the Democrats should not rush to select his replacement on the ticket. They’ve got almost four weeks before their convention and they should take that time to get it right.
How Republicans are connecting with disaffected swing-state voters.
The selection of Sen. J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump’s running mate was set when they visited the site of the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
There was the usual vilification of unauthorized immigrants, a demand that all criminal cases against Trump be dropped and the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Same old Trump, despite a callow youthful running mate, first term Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance.
If you were hoping for a more compassionate and civil Trump, that lasted only about 20 minutes.
In the aftermath of the police-involved shooting of Samuel Sharpe, by visiting Columbus, Ohio, police, body camera footage was made available to the public within hours. Surprisingly, the Milwaukee Police Association did an “about face” and dropped their lawsuit blocking the body-worn camera policy.
Dissecting the underwhelming activity around Milwaukee and the overwhelming positivity about Milwaukee of the week of the RNC.
UW-Madison has achieved a “major milestone” in an ongoing energy research project, announcing its fusion device has generated plasma for the first time. Plasma is superheated material that’s often referred to as the “fourth state of matter,” distinct from solid, liquid and gas, according to an overview from the Massachusetts
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From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan, and a string of Dem officials quickly endorsed Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Some Wisconsin Republicans, meanwhile, argued if Biden can no longer sustain a campaign for the
The La Crosse Democratic Party was shocked and saddened by the news that President Joe Biden is withdrawing from the 2024 election. As one of the most impactful Presidents of our lifetime, we were looking forward to another term of Biden delivering on the economy, job growth, union growth, infrastructure,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden stepping aside in the 2024 presidential election. “President Biden has been an extraordinary president, one of—if not the most—well-accomplished presidents of my lifetime. He has led and guided us through some of the most tumultuous times
After dodging Joe Biden and the press for weeks, Tammy Baldwin emerged from hiding today to endorse left-wing radical Kamala Harris as the Democrats’ new nominee. Just like Tammy Baldwin, Kamala Harris’ record in public service reads more like a radical left wish list. As California’s Senator, Harris applauded the Los Angeles mayor’s decision
MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the announcement that President Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race: “I thank President Biden for his tremendous service to this country. He has been a tremendously effective president, from getting us out of COVID to reinvigorating the economy. His progressive
Today President Biden announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential race and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life stated, “While we do not know who the Democratic Presidential nominee will be, we know the anti-life record of Vice President Kamala Harris.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s announcement on not seeking reelection. “President Joe Biden has served our nation with integrity for over five decades. During his years of public service, President Biden diligently worked for the American people. Here in Milwaukee County,
MADISON — Today, President Joe Biden announced he would step down as the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for President of the United States and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as our nominee. In response, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “President Biden epitomizes the best of American leaders
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin: “Having already denied voters the chance to replace Joe Biden during the primaries, the Democrat Party is now subjecting the American people to chaos, uncertainty,