In 2020, Joe Biden billed himself as a “bridge” candidate to a new generation of the Democratic Party. Now that the president has passed the torch to Kamala Harris, Wisconsin delegates expressed their admiration for Biden as he closed out DNC activities on Monday night at the United Center.
In a 2-minute speech at the Democratic National Convention, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a former registered nurse and state lawmaker, knocked Donald Trump for failing to protect Americans from the pandemic, “promising to terminate the Affordable Care Act” and “meddling in personal decisions between a woman and doctor.’’
Gov. Tony Evers said today while Joe Biden’s passing of the Dem presidential torch to Kamala Harris is bittersweet, he’s confident the outcome on Election Day will be very good for Wisconsin Democrats.
“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 happen, the fact that Milwaukee is being recognized nationally and even globally, especially after hosting the Republican National Convention, shining additional spotlight on our city, I think that’s really, really important.”
GOP VP nominee JD Vance at the Milwaukee Police Association today said southern border policies under the Biden-Harris administration “make our communities less safe even as far north as Wisconsin.”
Gov. Tony Evers announced he is appointing Deputy Secretary Kristina Boardman to replace Thompson. She will be the first woman to serve as DOT secretary.
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.
“We shouldn’t have to choose between mitigating climate change and protecting our environment and good jobs and economic development, and this progress report shows that we can and are doing both,” Gov. Tony Evers said.
The complaint alleged the Greens don’t have anyone eligible under state law to nominate a slate of 10 presidential electors. Without any electors, the complaint argues, the party is ineligible to place someone on the presidential ballot.
— In this week’s DC Wrap: Green Bay businessman Tony Wied and Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke secure primary wins in the 8th and 3rd CDs and JD Vance is set to visit Milwaukee tomorrow for a campaign stop.
Wisconsin voters soundly rejected two constitutional amendments that sought to give lawmakers input on how some federal money is spent rather than leaving that solely up to the governor. Meanwhile, Rebecca Cooke won a three-way Dem primary to take on freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in the 3rd CD. And Tony Wied won a three-way GOP primary to face Dem Kristin Lyerly in the open 8th CD.
Freshman GOP Rep. Nate Gustafson, of Fox Crossing, defeated 12-year incumbent Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, today after the two were paired in the same district under the new maps. Meanwhile, Rep. Elijah Behnke beat state Rep. Peter Schmidt in their GOP primary for the 6th AD after he decided to run for that district rather than the one he was drawn into under the new maps.
Trump-endorsed Tony Wied declared victory tonight in 8th CD GOP primary and will face Dem Kristin Lyerly in November.
State Rep. John Spiros beat fellow Marshfield Republican Rep. Donna Rozar in a three-way GOP primary for the 86th AD.
Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke will face U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, after securing victory today in a contentious Dem primary for western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD.
State Sen. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, easily beat state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, today to advance his return to the Assembly.
Voters today rejected both constitutional amendment questions, which aimed to give the Legislature more control over spending federal funds.
Evers’ oversight of the federal COVID-19 funds is a key piece of the debate over two constitutional amendments on the ballot today. The amendments seek to give the Legislature a role in how similar federal funds are spent in the future.
Sam Cornale, the executive director of the Democratic National Committee, says next week’s convention in Chicago will feature many local and state elected officials, including governors from across the country. “The Democratic Party has a massive bench,” Cornale said on
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss this week’s presidential campaign visits to Eau Claire, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, Tuesday’s primary election and more.
In 2020, Joe Biden billed himself as a “bridge” candidate to a new generation of the Democratic Party. Now that the president has passed the torch to Kamala Harris, Wisconsin delegates expressed their admiration for Biden as he closed out DNC activities on Monday night at the United Center.
In a 2-minute speech at the Democratic National Convention, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a former registered nurse and state lawmaker, knocked Donald Trump for failing to protect Americans from the pandemic, “promising to terminate the Affordable Care Act” and “meddling in personal decisions between a woman and doctor.’’
Gov. Tony Evers said today while Joe Biden’s passing of the Dem presidential torch to Kamala Harris is bittersweet, he’s confident the outcome on Election Day will be very good for Wisconsin Democrats.
“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 happen, the fact that Milwaukee is being recognized nationally and even globally, especially after hosting the Republican National Convention, shining additional spotlight on our city, I think that’s really, really important.”
GOP VP nominee JD Vance at the Milwaukee Police Association today said southern border policies under the Biden-Harris administration “make our communities less safe even as far north as Wisconsin.”
Gov. Tony Evers announced he is appointing Deputy Secretary Kristina Boardman to replace Thompson. She will be the first woman to serve as DOT secretary.
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.
“We shouldn’t have to choose between mitigating climate change and protecting our environment and good jobs and economic development, and this progress report shows that we can and are doing both,” Gov. Tony Evers said.
The complaint alleged the Greens don’t have anyone eligible under state law to nominate a slate of 10 presidential electors. Without any electors, the complaint argues, the party is ineligible to place someone on the presidential ballot.
— In this week’s DC Wrap: Green Bay businessman Tony Wied and Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke secure primary wins in the 8th and 3rd CDs and JD Vance is set to visit Milwaukee tomorrow for a campaign stop.
Wisconsin voters soundly rejected two constitutional amendments that sought to give lawmakers input on how some federal money is spent rather than leaving that solely up to the governor. Meanwhile, Rebecca Cooke won a three-way Dem primary to take on freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in the 3rd CD. And Tony Wied won a three-way GOP primary to face Dem Kristin Lyerly in the open 8th CD.
Freshman GOP Rep. Nate Gustafson, of Fox Crossing, defeated 12-year incumbent Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, today after the two were paired in the same district under the new maps. Meanwhile, Rep. Elijah Behnke beat state Rep. Peter Schmidt in their GOP primary for the 6th AD after he decided to run for that district rather than the one he was drawn into under the new maps.
Trump-endorsed Tony Wied declared victory tonight in 8th CD GOP primary and will face Dem Kristin Lyerly in November.
State Rep. John Spiros beat fellow Marshfield Republican Rep. Donna Rozar in a three-way GOP primary for the 86th AD.
Eau Claire nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke will face U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, after securing victory today in a contentious Dem primary for western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD.
State Sen. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, easily beat state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, today to advance his return to the Assembly.
Voters today rejected both constitutional amendment questions, which aimed to give the Legislature more control over spending federal funds.
Evers’ oversight of the federal COVID-19 funds is a key piece of the debate over two constitutional amendments on the ballot today. The amendments seek to give the Legislature a role in how similar federal funds are spent in the future.
Sam Cornale, the executive director of the Democratic National Committee, says next week’s convention in Chicago will feature many local and state elected officials, including governors from across the country. “The Democratic Party has a massive bench,” Cornale said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We’ve
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss this week’s presidential campaign visits to Eau Claire, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, Tuesday’s primary election and more.