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Dem Brad Pfaff is out with a pair of new TV ads in the open 32nd SD, including one that seeks to tie GOP opponent Dan Kapanke to President Trump and former Gov. Scott Walker. Advertising Analytics shows Pfaff continuing
The RNC announced it will spend $25 million in Wisconsin and four other states over the final two weeks of the election. Data from Advertising Analytics shows the party has committed $910,138 in Wisconsin between today and Nov. 3. But
Republicans for the Rule of Law have announced an ad campaign targeting GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for pushing ahead with efforts to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court while opposing a new COVID-19 relief bill. A group
GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s fifth ad of the campaign cycle touts his Marine Corps service while featuring his wife and young daughter. In the spot, set to run on broadcast in the Green Bay market, Gallager’s wife Anne Horak
Republican Derrick Van Orden is out with a new TV ad accusing U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, of breaking a pledge to serve no more than 12 years in Congress. In contrast, Van Orden says, “Navy SEALs move out,
Dem Paul Piotrowski is up with a new TV ad that accuses Sen. Pat Testin, R-Stevens Point, of supporting “billions in taxpayer dollars” for Foxconn while getting “nothing in return: no accountability, no guaranteed jobs.” Piotrowski, a retired Stevens Point
The state Dem Party and Kind have a spot up charging Van Orden “just doesn’t get it” and would allow insurance companies to deny coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. “I’m Ron Kind, and I have one word for health
Kind’s latest TV ad features “proud Wisconsin dairy farmer” Loren Wolfe, who says the Dem “works hard for us.” Kind’s latest ad comes after Van Orden put up a spot accusing him of playing politics with the USMCA, hurting farmers.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman’s third TV ad features the Glenbeulah Republican touting his efforts to keep medicine and mask production in the state. The ad, which will run in the Green Bay and Milwaukee markets, opens with Grothman wearing a
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s fifth TV ad of the campaign touts the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program. The spot, set to run in the Milwaukee broadcast market, is narrated by Jodi Karrow of Twin Lakes. Karrow said she was
Priorities USA Action and the Latino Victory Fund’s new Spanish-language ad will run on social and streaming video platforms in Wisconsin. The spot, which will run in both English and Spanish, says Biden “is the leader we need.” See the
President Trump is out with a new TV ad in Wisconsin saying he’s better for seniors than Dem rival Joe Biden. The president’s campaign said it’s part of an eight-figure buy on national cable and 10 states. According to Advertising
New ads from American Bridge 21st Century feature former Trump supporters. The group said they’re part of a two-week, $7.8 million buy that’s focused on Pennsylvania, but includes Wisconsin as well. According to Advertising Analytics, the group has committed nearly
The League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund is also running a new digital ad in Wisconsin backing Biden, this one featuring Tia Nelson talking about the relationship between her father, former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, and the former
The Congressional Leadership Fund is out with a second TV ad hitting U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, accusing the La Crosse Dem of pay to play. The super PAC, which supports House Republicans, has pledged to spend $2 million in the
Priorities USA Action released a new digital ad over the weekend warning Trump is “closer than ever” to ending the Affordable Care Act. The ad, which is running on platforms in Wisconsin and other states, targets Latino voters. It will
The national Dem party in a new TV ad asks Wisconsinites if they’ve “had enough” of President Trump, and accuses his administration of failing in its COVID-19 response. The ad, running in the Green Bay market as part of a
In her first TV ad, Dem state Rep Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, says she’s “fighting for our values.” Vining’s media buy is up to more than $256,000 on broadcast and cable TV through Election Day, according to Advertising Analytics. Meanwhile, GOP
Sarah Yacoub, a Democrat challenging Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, in her first ad in the race, opens with jabs at Zimmerman’s record and declares that uncertain times call for reliable leadership. “Rep. Shannon Zimmerman ignored science, failed to protect
A pro-Trump super PAC is out with a new TV ad saying Joe Biden’s plan means higher taxes for all income groups. America First Action PAC said the ad will run in the Milwaukee, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau markets
Dem Brad Pfaff is out with a pair of new TV ads in the open 32nd SD, including one that seeks to tie GOP opponent Dan Kapanke to President Trump and former Gov. Scott Walker. Advertising Analytics shows Pfaff continuing with a significant spending advantage on TV, cable, radio and
The RNC announced it will spend $25 million in Wisconsin and four other states over the final two weeks of the election. Data from Advertising Analytics shows the party has committed $910,138 in Wisconsin between today and Nov. 3. But that comes as the Trump campaign cut more than $1.5
Republicans for the Rule of Law have announced an ad campaign targeting GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for pushing ahead with efforts to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court while opposing a new COVID-19 relief bill. A group spokeswoman said it is spending more than $250,000 on TV
GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s fifth ad of the campaign cycle touts his Marine Corps service while featuring his wife and young daughter. In the spot, set to run on broadcast in the Green Bay market, Gallager’s wife Anne Horak says the Green Bay Republican “always had this higher calling
Republican Derrick Van Orden is out with a new TV ad accusing U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, of breaking a pledge to serve no more than 12 years in Congress. In contrast, Van Orden says, “Navy SEALs move out, we get the job done, and then we move on.
Dem Paul Piotrowski is up with a new TV ad that accuses Sen. Pat Testin, R-Stevens Point, of supporting “billions in taxpayer dollars” for Foxconn while getting “nothing in return: no accountability, no guaranteed jobs.” Piotrowski, a retired Stevens Point police officer, has now laid down nearly $410,000 in broadcast
The state Dem Party and Kind have a spot up charging Van Orden “just doesn’t get it” and would allow insurance companies to deny coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. “I’m Ron Kind, and I have one word for health insurance companies who want to deny health coverage to people
Kind’s latest TV ad features “proud Wisconsin dairy farmer” Loren Wolfe, who says the Dem “works hard for us.” Kind’s latest ad comes after Van Orden put up a spot accusing him of playing politics with the USMCA, hurting farmers. Kind says in the ad, “I took on the Democratic
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman’s third TV ad features the Glenbeulah Republican touting his efforts to keep medicine and mask production in the state. The ad, which will run in the Green Bay and Milwaukee markets, opens with Grothman wearing a mask in a manufacturing facility, where he tells viewers he’s
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s fifth TV ad of the campaign touts the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program. The spot, set to run in the Milwaukee broadcast market, is narrated by Jodi Karrow of Twin Lakes. Karrow said she was concerned about her family’s health and jobs when the coronavirus
Priorities USA Action and the Latino Victory Fund’s new Spanish-language ad will run on social and streaming video platforms in Wisconsin. The spot, which will run in both English and Spanish, says Biden “is the leader we need.” See the English version of the ad below…. Please log in to
President Trump is out with a new TV ad in Wisconsin saying he’s better for seniors than Dem rival Joe Biden. The president’s campaign said it’s part of an eight-figure buy on national cable and 10 states. According to Advertising Analytics, Biden and the groups backing him are spending nearly
New ads from American Bridge 21st Century feature former Trump supporters. The group said they’re part of a two-week, $7.8 million buy that’s focused on Pennsylvania, but includes Wisconsin as well. According to Advertising Analytics, the group has committed nearly $1.1 million in Wisconsin between today and Oct. 26. One
The League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund is also running a new digital ad in Wisconsin backing Biden, this one featuring Tia Nelson talking about the relationship between her father, former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, and the former vice president. Tia Nelson says her father and Biden “shared
The Congressional Leadership Fund is out with a second TV ad hitting U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, accusing the La Crosse Dem of pay to play. The super PAC, which supports House Republicans, has pledged to spend $2 million in the race. According to Advertising Analytics, it’s committed more than $1.4
Priorities USA Action released a new digital ad over the weekend warning Trump is “closer than ever” to ending the Affordable Care Act. The ad, which is running on platforms in Wisconsin and other states, targets Latino voters. It will run with English and Spanish versions…. Please log in to
The national Dem party in a new TV ad asks Wisconsinites if they’ve “had enough” of President Trump, and accuses his administration of failing in its COVID-19 response. The ad, running in the Green Bay market as part of a six-figure buy, slams Trump and VP Mike Pence for “incompetence
In her first TV ad, Dem state Rep Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, says she’s “fighting for our values.” Vining’s media buy is up to more than $256,000 on broadcast and cable TV through Election Day, according to Advertising Analytics. Meanwhile, GOP groups have secured $87,112 in cable and digital. Vining’s ad
Sarah Yacoub, a Democrat challenging Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, in her first ad in the race, opens with jabs at Zimmerman’s record and declares that uncertain times call for reliable leadership. “Rep. Shannon Zimmerman ignored science, failed to protect our community, and isn’t serious about helping small businesses,” the
A pro-Trump super PAC is out with a new TV ad saying Joe Biden’s plan means higher taxes for all income groups. America First Action PAC said the ad will run in the Milwaukee, La Crosse/Eau Claire and Wausau markets as part of a previously announced $2.8 million buy this