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MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke today released the following statement on the lawsuit filed by Republican Attorney General JB Van Hollen against the state Government Accountability Board: “This ploy by the Republican Attorney General is nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars and a cynical attempt to disenfranchise eligible voters […]

During Televised Appearance, Surrogate Margaret Farrow Reveals McCain’s True Colors on Equal Pay for Women   MADISON – John McCain only supports equal pay for women “in concept”, according to former Lieutenant Governor and McCain surrogate Margaret Farrow. The comments were made during a televised appearance, in which she conceded that McCain had voted against […]

MADISON – On the campaign trail in Ohio today, John McCain and Sarah Palin continued to peddle lies to the American people about earmarks and the “Bridge to Nowhere,” despite numerous media reports debunking their myths. McCain and Palin repeated the false claim that Palin said “thanks, but no thanks” to the Bridge to Nowhere – […]

The Same Old Gard’ Web Site Proves Gard is Still TooExtreme for the Voters of Northeast Wisconsin   MADISON – A new Web site titled “The Same Old Gard” has been launched to show the voters of northeast Wisconsin that John Gard is again running for Congress on his same old extreme record, with his […]

MADISON – Last week during a radio interview, John Gard ridiculed the Farm Bill and dismissed the benefits it provides to Wisconsin farmers as “silly spending,” proving just how out of touch he is with the hardworking families of northeast Wisconsin. During an interview on The Bill Sebastian Show on WHBY Radio on August 28, […]

John McCain and Sarah Palin Promise More of the Same Failed Bush Policies Wisconsin Families Can’t Afford MADISON – Fresh off a convention that lacked new ideas, John McCain and Sarah Palin are now promising Wisconsin families more of the same failed Bush policies that have wrecked havoc on our economy, made health care less […]

MADISON – Last week at the College Democrats of America (CDA) National Convention in Denver, Colorado, Wisconsin student Analiese Eicher was elected National Chair of the CDA Women’s Caucus.  “It’s an honor to be leading the Women’s Caucus during this historic election,” said Eicher. “I look forward to working to elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden […]

MADISON – The Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced today that it is seeking nominees for its annual Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute Awards.   Held every year since 1999, the Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute honors women in Wisconsin who have displayed a commitment to Democratic causes and engagement in social activism. The event also pays tribute to the legacy of […]

Over 40 Wisconsin Students Plan to Attend CDA National Convention MADISON – Over 40 Wisconsin college students, from all corners of the state, will be heading to Denver, Colorado for the start of the College Democrats of America (CDA) National Convention on Friday. Wisconsin will be sending one of the largest delegations of students to […]