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Campaign advisers Mercedes Schlapp and Katrina Pierson proclaimed Donald Trump the “president of law and order” and pushed back on charges that he’s racist and sexist. Schlapp told activists at the state GOP convention that Trump will keep communities safe
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, who is chairing this year’s convention, opened the event by calling on GOP activists to stand up against protesters he said are trying to tear down America’s history. Gallagher, R-Green Bay, opened the convention by reminding
Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt says the party had no choice but to go ahead with an in-person state convention this weekend. One, the party constitution demands it. Two, he argues, the state can’t simply shut down again while it
The Wisconsin GOP isn’t requiring attendees at next week’s state convention to sign a waiver related to COVID-19. Those who attended a rally featuring Vice President Mike Pence in Pewaukee last week were required to sign one acknowledging “an inherent
The convention has adjourned, and the WisPolitics.com team is out of here. There are still some festivities tonight and a prayer breakfast tomorrow, which former Gov. Scott Walker is expected to attend after spending Saturday at the wedding of former
Republican activists voted Saturday to oppose “red flag laws,” universal background checks on gun sales and the “gender transitioning & mutilation of minors.” Dem AG Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers have expressed support for red flag laws, which allow
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner slammed congressional Dems and called on attendees to deliver President Trump a win in 2020. He also urged those at the state GOP convention to help tip the House back into Republican control, in addition to
State Dem spokeswoman Courtney Beyer charged Saturday the state GOP’s convention shows it is more “out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible.” As evidence, she cited the refusal by legislative Republicans to embrace Gov. Tony Evers’ call
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson pitched his vision for the state GOP going forward, telling activists Saturday he wanted to bring a corporate structure to the Republican Party of Wisconsin. That entails, he said, viewing the state GOP as the corporate
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says if he were to run for office again, it’d be to serve as an anti-Dem “firewall” — but that’s not something he’s thinking about until after the presidential race. “I’ve got a lot on my
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says a 20-week abortion ban would be “a pretty reasonable level” to implement restrictions on the procedure. But he added he wouldn’t support implementing measures that would curb abortion earlier in a pregnancy, including efforts to
Kevin Nicholson, who faced questions during his 2018 Senate campaign about his political background, said he remains committed to the conservative cause and to bringing more into the movement. Whether that includes another run for office will be worked out
GOP U.S. Reps. Sean Duffy, Glenn Grothman and Bryan Steil warned GOP activists Dems are going to bring their “crazy” to Milwaukee next year with their national convention and urged Republicans to help President Trump win re-election. The decision to
The Legislature’s top Republicans this morning slammed Gov. Tony Evers and his budget priorities as “out of touch” and “way too liberal” as they credited their party for combatting those initiatives and protecting key GOP priorities. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Supreme Court Justice-elect Brian Hagedorn on Saturday thanked GOP activists not just for his April victory, but for “fighting for what’s right.” Hagedorn, who will take office in August, told delegates he faced a campaign unlike any other candidate for
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told attendees at the state GOP convention Friday night the party knows “exactly what we need to do moving forward” following the completion of the postmortem it conducted on last year’s losses. The Oshkosh
Supreme Court Justice-elect Brian Hagedorn will be among those who address the GOP state convention tomorrow in Oshkosh. The party is also switching to a panel discussion format for several of its speakers rather than having them give individual speeches.
New state GOP Chair Andrew Hitt says the road to the White House in 2020 runs right through Wisconsin. It’s his job to make sure the state party is ready. Hitt goes into his first state convention this weekend as
The state GOP overpaid for services in 2018 and was overly reliant on consultants as it essentially outsourced management of the party to Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign, according to a postmortemit conducted on last year’s losses. The 15-page report — which
Conservative activist Candace Owens will speak to a private reception May 17 during the GOP state convention in Oshkosh, a party spokesman said. Owens, the communications director for the pro-Trump group Turing Point USA, has gained fame as a leader
Campaign advisers Mercedes Schlapp and Katrina Pierson proclaimed Donald Trump the “president of law and order” and pushed back on charges that he’s racist and sexist. Schlapp told activists at the state GOP convention that Trump will keep communities safe
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, who is chairing this year’s convention, opened the event by calling on GOP activists to stand up against protesters he said are trying to tear down America’s history. Gallagher, R-Green Bay, opened the convention by reminding
Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt says the party had no choice but to go ahead with an in-person state convention this weekend. One, the party constitution demands it. Two, he argues, the state can’t simply shut down again while it
The Wisconsin GOP isn’t requiring attendees at next week’s state convention to sign a waiver related to COVID-19. Those who attended a rally featuring Vice President Mike Pence in Pewaukee last week were required to sign one acknowledging “an inherent
The convention has adjourned, and the WisPolitics.com team is out of here. There are still some festivities tonight and a prayer breakfast tomorrow, which former Gov. Scott Walker is expected to attend after spending Saturday at the wedding of former
Republican activists voted Saturday to oppose “red flag laws,” universal background checks on gun sales and the “gender transitioning & mutilation of minors.” Dem AG Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers have expressed support for red flag laws, which allow
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner slammed congressional Dems and called on attendees to deliver President Trump a win in 2020. He also urged those at the state GOP convention to help tip the House back into Republican control, in addition to
State Dem spokeswoman Courtney Beyer charged Saturday the state GOP’s convention shows it is more “out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible.” As evidence, she cited the refusal by legislative Republicans to embrace Gov. Tony Evers’ call
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson pitched his vision for the state GOP going forward, telling activists Saturday he wanted to bring a corporate structure to the Republican Party of Wisconsin. That entails, he said, viewing the state GOP as the corporate
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says if he were to run for office again, it’d be to serve as an anti-Dem “firewall” — but that’s not something he’s thinking about until after the presidential race. “I’ve got a lot on my
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says a 20-week abortion ban would be “a pretty reasonable level” to implement restrictions on the procedure. But he added he wouldn’t support implementing measures that would curb abortion earlier in a pregnancy, including efforts to
Kevin Nicholson, who faced questions during his 2018 Senate campaign about his political background, said he remains committed to the conservative cause and to bringing more into the movement. Whether that includes another run for office will be worked out
GOP U.S. Reps. Sean Duffy, Glenn Grothman and Bryan Steil warned GOP activists Dems are going to bring their “crazy” to Milwaukee next year with their national convention and urged Republicans to help President Trump win re-election. The decision to
The Legislature’s top Republicans this morning slammed Gov. Tony Evers and his budget priorities as “out of touch” and “way too liberal” as they credited their party for combatting those initiatives and protecting key GOP priorities. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Supreme Court Justice-elect Brian Hagedorn on Saturday thanked GOP activists not just for his April victory, but for “fighting for what’s right.” Hagedorn, who will take office in August, told delegates he faced a campaign unlike any other candidate for
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told attendees at the state GOP convention Friday night the party knows “exactly what we need to do moving forward” following the completion of the postmortem it conducted on last year’s losses. The Oshkosh
Supreme Court Justice-elect Brian Hagedorn will be among those who address the GOP state convention tomorrow in Oshkosh. The party is also switching to a panel discussion format for several of its speakers rather than having them give individual speeches.
New state GOP Chair Andrew Hitt says the road to the White House in 2020 runs right through Wisconsin. It’s his job to make sure the state party is ready. Hitt goes into his first state convention this weekend as
The state GOP overpaid for services in 2018 and was overly reliant on consultants as it essentially outsourced management of the party to Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign, according to a postmortemit conducted on last year’s losses. The 15-page report — which
Conservative activist Candace Owens will speak to a private reception May 17 during the GOP state convention in Oshkosh, a party spokesman said. Owens, the communications director for the pro-Trump group Turing Point USA, has gained fame as a leader