Bill Wineke: Suddenly, the GOP sees abortion as no big deal

For the past half-century, right-wing politicians have pointed to legalized abortion as the source of most evil and have promised to abolish it once they achieved power. Now, a draft opinion by Justice Alito promises to do just that and more and our GOP friends are assuring us it is no big deal.

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Mnookin calls self ‘strong supporter’ of free speech on campus; Vos calls appointment as Madison chancellor ‘tragic mistake’

Incoming UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin told reporters universities should “create spaces for ideas of all different kinds,” including critical race theory. GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Monday called on the Board of Regents to reconsider Mnookin’s appointment, calling it a “blatantly partisan selection.” One of his complaints about Mnookin

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WED AM Update: Barnes releases his first ad in U.S. Senate bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched the first campaign ad of his U.S. Senate bid today, touting his blue-collar roots. The campaign said it’s the first spot in a “multi-million dollar ad campaign.” It will begin in

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Bill Wineke: Suddenly, the GOP sees abortion as no big deal

For the past half-century, right-wing politicians have pointed to legalized abortion as the source of most evil and have promised to abolish it once they achieved power. Now, a draft opinion by Justice Alito promises to do just that and more and our GOP friends are assuring us it is no big deal.

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Kleefish promises to ‘never back down’ in pair of new ads

GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch released two new ads today, vowing in both that she will “never back down.” Kleefisch’s campaign said the spots will run statewide on TV and digital, but didn’t release other details. In one, Kleefisch says she’s been a “fighter my whole life” as a reporter,

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Lasry says he’ll protect abortion rights in new ad

Dem U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry released a new TV ad featuring his family in which he vows to be a “relentless supporter of a woman’s right to choose.” The campaign said the initial buy is six figures and will run statewide. The ad features Lasry with his wife, Lauren,

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