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ICYMI: Tim Michels, An Election Denier, Remains A Threat To Democracy MADISON, Wis. — The Washington Post reported today that Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is one of a majority of extremist GOP nominees on the ballot nationwide this November who have questioned or denied the outcome of the 2020 election. Since the start of his campaign, Michels has […]

Republican candidate Eric Toney draws the line when it comes to abortion MADISON, Wis. – On Monday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Attorney General candidate Eric Toney wouldn’t rule out prosecuting abortion cases under the state’s pre-Roe abortion ban, even in cases of rape or incest. With Toney’s endorsements and repeated promises to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 […]

Questions Ron Johnson Needs to Answer About His Dangerous Anti-Choice Record  MADISON, Wis. – As Ron Johnson tries to outrun his dangerous stance on abortion, there are a number of questions Wisconsinites deserve answers to: Do you stand by your cosponsorship of legislation that banned all abortions even in cases of rape and incest? You put […]

The Primary Benefactor of Tim Michels’ Flat Tax Proposal? Himself. MADISON, Wis. — At a campaign event in Baraboo yesterday, Tim Michels voiced his support for a flat tax rate. This would primarily benefit the wealthiest Wisconsinites, including Michels and his family, while hurting the middle class and those who make the least. The Wisconsin Budget Project, previously wrote of […]

Ron Johnson Pushes  Abortion Ballot That Could Ban  Abortions Even in Cases of Rape and Incest Johnson Has A Record of Supporting Personhood Legislation MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has taken another step in trying to solidify Wisconsin’s 1849 statute, which bans nearly all abortions even in cases of rape and incest, by putting forward a […]

Ron Johnson’s January 6th Revisionist History MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson dismissed the violence perpetrated by insurrectionists on January 6th and tried to rewrite the history of that day. Johnson claimed: “I saw that day the ‘armed insurrectionists’ staying within the rope lines in the rotunda.” The Reality:  Washington Post: “The physical toll on […]

Former Deputy Chief of Police Slams Ron Johnson for Siding with Armed Insurrectionists Over Law Enforcement MADISON, Wis. – In response to Ron Johnson once again dismissing the violence law enforcement faced on January 6th from armed insurrectionists, Eric Larsen, former Deputy Chief of Eau Claire Police, released the following statement: “Senator Ron Johnson is completely selling out […]

New Ad Slams Tim Michels for Radical Views on Abortion MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers’ campaign launched a new ad calling out Tim Michels for his radical stance on abortion. Michels has a long history of supporting the most extreme positions on reproductive health care and abortion access — even saying it’s “not unreasonable” for the government to […]

REMINDER: Ron Johnson’s Work to Overturn Roe v. Wade Enabled Wisconsin’s 1849 Statute Banning Nearly All Abortions to Go into Effect  MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson praised the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a “victory” and bragged about appointing the justices who handed down the decision. Johnson knew full well that his push would enable Wisconsin’s 1849 statute, which bans nearly […]