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From WisPolitics … — A staffer for the DNC is urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether the Greens should be allowed to place a presidential candidate on the ballot, arguing the party doesn’t meet state requirements to qualify.
From WisPolitics … — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today he’ll ask the Board of Regents to sign off on a budget request that will seek an additional $855 million in state aid over the next two years.
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is up with a new TV ad that accuses Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of directing money to a Madison nonprofit that “pushes an aggressive LGBTQ agenda on kids without parental involvement.”
TOP STORIES Robin Vos: GOP should ‘double down’ on constitutional amendments … [after voters approved 2 referenda in April, Vos] wasn’t concerned about the defeat of the two most recent amendments … chalked up the losses to a lack of
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson hinted at an evening speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off today in Chicago. “It’s still pretty dynamic, so we’ll see what happens,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which
Quotes of the Week All these different ads, none of them have a shred of truth to them. They’re all fictitious and lies. Why don’t you debate me? Why don’t you get out and talk about issues instead of just
The latest TV ad from GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s campaign features his wife telling U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, her “dirty campaign has gone too far” with an ad knocking her husband over comments about single parents.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s primary results, presidential campaign visits to Milwaukee, the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago and more.
TOP STORIES DCCC shifts Derrick Van Orden race onto priority ‘Red to Blue’ list … last year listed the district as among more than two dozen “in play” for 2024. But the Red to Blue addition indicates the group is
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, give their takes on the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
From WisPolitics … — GOP VP nominee JD Vance will speak at the Milwaukee Police Association today. It is Vance’s second trip to Wisconsin since he was formally nominated for vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today touted a report detailing progress toward clean energy goals, which he argued is evidence the state doesn’t have to choose between addressing climate change and economic development. “We shouldn’t have to choose
TOP STORIES DNC tries to block Green Party from WI presidential ballot, citing legal issues … [WEC] in February unanimously approved ballot access for the Green Party’s presidential nominee this year because the party won more than 1% of the
One Nation — a super PAC aligned with GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell — said it’s starting a $7.5 million buy in Wisconsin targeting U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
Hovde’s campaign said the ads are the first piece of a $2 million buy that includes TV and digital.
U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde, who easily won his primary, slammed Democrats for not doing enough to address inflation, despite new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that inflation is waning.
From WisPolitics … — An employee of the DNC has filed a complaint with the state Elections Commission seeking to bar the Green Party from placing a presidential candidate on the Wisconsin ballot. The complaint alleged the Greens don’t have
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde, who easily won his primary, slammed Democrats for not doing enough to address inflation, despite new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that inflation is waning. The BLS reported
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, state GOP Chair Brian Schimming says while there may be a honeymoon period around Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ candidacy, he expects it to be cut short once voters learn more about her record.
TOP STORIES Harris plans DNC week rally in Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum … Two sources familiar with the planning cautioned that details for the visit [on Tuesday, Day 2] were still in flux, including the time of the event. …
From WisPolitics … — A staffer for the DNC is urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether the Greens should be allowed to place a presidential candidate on the ballot, arguing the party doesn’t meet state requirements to qualify. Yesterday’s filing argues the court needs to take the case
From WisPolitics … — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today he’ll ask the Board of Regents to sign off on a budget request that will seek an additional $855 million in state aid over the next two years. Rothman said if approved, the money would allow UW to
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is up with a new TV ad that accuses Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of directing money to a Madison nonprofit that “pushes an aggressive LGBTQ agenda on kids without parental involvement.”
TOP STORIES Robin Vos: GOP should ‘double down’ on constitutional amendments … [after voters approved 2 referenda in April, Vos] wasn’t concerned about the defeat of the two most recent amendments … chalked up the losses to a lack of scrutiny on claims made by groups opposing the referendums. If
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson hinted at an evening speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off today in Chicago. “It’s still pretty dynamic, so we’ll see what happens,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “If it were to
Quotes of the Week All these different ads, none of them have a shred of truth to them. They’re all fictitious and lies. Why don’t you debate me? Why don’t you get out and talk about issues instead of just making up, you know, silly ads and making false statements?
The latest TV ad from GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s campaign features his wife telling U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, her “dirty campaign has gone too far” with an ad knocking her husband over comments about single parents.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s primary results, presidential campaign visits to Milwaukee, the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago and more.
TOP STORIES DCCC shifts Derrick Van Orden race onto priority ‘Red to Blue’ list … last year listed the district as among more than two dozen “in play” for 2024. But the Red to Blue addition indicates the group is “invested in providing Cooke… with the support needed to continue
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, give their takes on the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
From WisPolitics … — GOP VP nominee JD Vance will speak at the Milwaukee Police Association today. It is Vance’s second trip to Wisconsin since he was formally nominated for vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last month. He visited Eau Claire last week as he shadowed
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today touted a report detailing progress toward clean energy goals, which he argued is evidence the state doesn’t have to choose between addressing climate change and economic development. “We shouldn’t have to choose between mitigating climate change and protecting our environment and good
TOP STORIES DNC tries to block Green Party from WI presidential ballot, citing legal issues … [WEC] in February unanimously approved ballot access for the Green Party’s presidential nominee this year because the party won more than 1% of the vote in a statewide race in 2022. [SOS candidate McFarland
One Nation — a super PAC aligned with GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell — said it’s starting a $7.5 million buy in Wisconsin targeting U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
Hovde’s campaign said the ads are the first piece of a $2 million buy that includes TV and digital.
U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde, who easily won his primary, slammed Democrats for not doing enough to address inflation, despite new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that inflation is waning.
From WisPolitics … — An employee of the DNC has filed a complaint with the state Elections Commission seeking to bar the Green Party from placing a presidential candidate on the Wisconsin ballot. The complaint alleged the Greens don’t have anyone eligible under state law to nominate a slate of
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde, who easily won his primary, slammed Democrats for not doing enough to address inflation, despite new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that inflation is waning. The BLS reported a 2.9% year-on-year inflation rate in July — the smallest
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, state GOP Chair Brian Schimming says while there may be a honeymoon period around Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ candidacy, he expects it to be cut short once voters learn more about her record.
TOP STORIES Harris plans DNC week rally in Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum … Two sources familiar with the planning cautioned that details for the visit [on Tuesday, Day 2] were still in flux, including the time of the event. … not immediately clear whether Walz planned to join Harris …