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President Trump will return to Wisconsin on Saturday for his first visit to the state since he was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to an invite for a fundraiser obtained by WisPolitics.com. The fundraiser in Janesville is billed as a pre-speech
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
WisPolitics.com’s 2nd Annual Midwest Polling Summit explored the latest numbers in the presidential race and the issues that are moving voters as Election Day nears. Day 1 of the event, held Thursday, featured a look at top election issues with
Spending for ads in the 2020 presidential race has topped $118 million so far in the Badger State, according to data from Advertising Analytics. Just over $65 million of that came from Democrat Joe Biden or those supporting him, with
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
Wisconsin voters again face an Election Day deadline to return their absentee ballots after a split federal appeals court stayed a decision that had pushed it back six days. In the 2-1 ruling Thursday, the majority found Judge William Conley’s
Pollster and political scientist Ken Goldstein says Joe Biden’s steady lead over President Trump in Marquette University Law School polls over the last five months is “stunning” given the number of potentially game-changing events that have transpired. But when comparing
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
Joe Biden’s edge on Donald Trump was largely unchanged among likely Wisconsin voters in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Forty-six percent of likely voters backed Biden, while 41 percent favored Trump. Libertarian Jo Jorgensen was at 4 percent,
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters announced a new ad in Wisconsin. The group said it’s airing ads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as part of a $1.2 million buy. All three feature women in swing counties. The Wisconsin
Priorities USA has launched new TV and digital ads with an emphasis on COVID-19. The TV ad will run on broadcast and cable in Wisconsin beginning tomorrow. The spot contrasts Donald Trump saying he would wear a mask “if I
A series of new ads are up in the presidential race, including spots from Joe Biden targeting Hispanic voters. Some of the Biden spots feature running mate Kamala Harris. Over the next seven days, Biden and the groups backing him
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Joe Biden leading President Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin. The poll found 50 percent back Biden, while 44 percent supported Trump. That’s largely unchanged from a 48-43 edge for Biden three weeks ago. The
The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party said President Trump’s COVID-19 illness won’t really change things for the campaign the GOP is running in Wisconsin. “It’s not going to change how we are on the ground here in Wisconsin,” Andrew
President Trump’s coronavirus case is one reason healthcare will be the top issue for many voters this year, a UW-Madison professor told a WisPolitics.com event. “This will certainly impact public appearances and campaign rallies and any future debates that we
President Trump, who was scheduled to be in Wisconsin tomorrow for two rallies, has tested positive for COVID-19 and plans to remain at home in the White House while he recovers. Trump first tweeted last night that aide Hope Hicks
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The year 2020 started out precariously for Waterloo-based Trek Bicycle Co. But things turned prosperous for the company in early summer, as many people began buying bikes as a healthy way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Yet John Burke,
Wisconsin’s political history is being enriched everyday in this historic election during a pandemic. But it always helps to add some perspective. And the Wisconsin Historical Society’s new page devoted to all things politics is a fascinating virtual trip into
After losing twice before a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit, Republican lawmakers are now asking the full appeals court to hear their arguments in a case that extended the deadline for absentee ballots. They’re also gearing up to take
President Trump will return to Wisconsin on Saturday for his first visit to the state since he was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to an invite for a fundraiser obtained by WisPolitics.com. The fundraiser in Janesville is billed as a pre-speech reception. Trump was scheduled to visit Janesville and Green Bay,
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
WisPolitics.com’s 2nd Annual Midwest Polling Summit explored the latest numbers in the presidential race and the issues that are moving voters as Election Day nears. Day 1 of the event, held Thursday, featured a look at top election issues with Pew Research Center’s director of political research, Carroll Doherty. AARP
Spending for ads in the 2020 presidential race has topped $118 million so far in the Badger State, according to data from Advertising Analytics. Just over $65 million of that came from Democrat Joe Biden or those supporting him, with $30.8 million directly from the Biden campaign. President Trump and
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
Wisconsin voters again face an Election Day deadline to return their absentee ballots after a split federal appeals court stayed a decision that had pushed it back six days. In the 2-1 ruling Thursday, the majority found Judge William Conley’s ruling violated a U.S. Supreme Court standard guarding against changes
Pollster and political scientist Ken Goldstein says Joe Biden’s steady lead over President Trump in Marquette University Law School polls over the last five months is “stunning” given the number of potentially game-changing events that have transpired. But when comparing Marquette Poll Director Charles Franklin’s findings to nationwide polling averages,
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
Joe Biden’s edge on Donald Trump was largely unchanged among likely Wisconsin voters in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Forty-six percent of likely voters backed Biden, while 41 percent favored Trump. Libertarian Jo Jorgensen was at 4 percent, while 8 percent said they were undecided or planned to
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters announced a new ad in Wisconsin. The group said it’s airing ads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as part of a $1.2 million buy. All three feature women in swing counties. The Wisconsin spot features a woman identified as Tammy, a nurse practitioner
Priorities USA has launched new TV and digital ads with an emphasis on COVID-19. The TV ad will run on broadcast and cable in Wisconsin beginning tomorrow. The spot contrasts Donald Trump saying he would wear a mask “if I thought it was important” vs. Biden’s approach. Priorities USA is
A series of new ads are up in the presidential race, including spots from Joe Biden targeting Hispanic voters. Some of the Biden spots feature running mate Kamala Harris. Over the next seven days, Biden and the groups backing him are spending more than $6.8 million in Wisconsin on TV,
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Joe Biden leading President Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin. The poll found 50 percent back Biden, while 44 percent supported Trump. That’s largely unchanged from a 48-43 edge for Biden three weeks ago. The poll, conducted Sept. 29 through today, found 50 percent believe
The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party said President Trump’s COVID-19 illness won’t really change things for the campaign the GOP is running in Wisconsin. “It’s not going to change how we are on the ground here in Wisconsin,” Andrew Hitt said in an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” produced
President Trump’s coronavirus case is one reason healthcare will be the top issue for many voters this year, a UW-Madison professor told a WisPolitics.com event. “This will certainly impact public appearances and campaign rallies and any future debates that we may have been looking to see,” said Christine Durrance, an
President Trump, who was scheduled to be in Wisconsin tomorrow for two rallies, has tested positive for COVID-19 and plans to remain at home in the White House while he recovers. Trump first tweeted last night that aide Hope Hicks had tested positive for the disease and he planned to
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The year 2020 started out precariously for Waterloo-based Trek Bicycle Co. But things turned prosperous for the company in early summer, as many people began buying bikes as a healthy way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Yet John Burke, president of privately held Trek, has more on his mind
Wisconsin’s political history is being enriched everyday in this historic election during a pandemic. But it always helps to add some perspective. And the Wisconsin Historical Society’s new page devoted to all things politics is a fascinating virtual trip into the past. In addition to the buttons, bumper stickers, posters
After losing twice before a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit, Republican lawmakers are now asking the full appeals court to hear their arguments in a case that extended the deadline for absentee ballots. They’re also gearing up to take their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Republicans filed a