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Brad Schimel’s Hand-Picked Lackey Helped Overturn Roe v. Wade MADISON, Wis. — As extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel desperately tries to distance himself from his extreme anti-abortion record, including his support for Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban, the years preceding the fall of Roe v. Wade tell a different story. New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed […]

REMINDER: Brad Schimel Failed to Keep Wisconsin Safe MADISON, Wis. — We’re back to remind you of Brad Schimel’s years-long failure to keep Wisconsin kids, families, and communities safe. “Brad Schimel made a career out of failing survivors of sexual assault, but his dangerous public safety record doesn’t end with the victims he let down,” […]

OFF THE MARKET: Elon Musk Buys Out Brad Schimel MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed that extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel has put himself up for sale to the most extreme bidder, begging far-right megadonors like Elon Musk and Dick Uihlein to break out their checkbooks to bankroll his radical anti-freedom […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Jill Underly’s Primary Victory MADISON, Wis. — Following Dr. Jill Underly’s primary victory, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Jill Underly is a champion for Wisconsin’s public schools, educators, and kids, and is the proven leader we need at the Department of Public Instruction. As Superintendent of Public Instruction, […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Gov. Evers’ 2025 Budget Address MADISON, Wis. — Following Gov. Evers’ 2025 Budget Address, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Gov. Evers declared 2025 the Year of the Kid, and tonight he announced a budget to make that vision a reality, with critical investments that will make sure every […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover of the Wisconsin Supreme Court MADISON, Wis. — In response to reports that the Elon Musk-funded Building America’s Future PAC had begun a massive ad buy in an attempt to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Elon Musk and Donald Trump […]

Dear fellow Wisconsin Democrats,  Suppose you’re the world’s richest person, and you want a multi-trillion dollar tax cut for yourself and your billionaire friends. There are two main ways to get it: huge deficit spending… and cutting health care.  Guess what Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the GOP are choosing?  Both. Don’t fall for the […]

ROUND UP: Judge Susan Crawford Calls Out Backlog Brad Schimel MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, Judge Susan Crawford held a press conference in Green Bay to call out Brad Schimel failing survivors of sexual assault when he let a backlog of over 6,000 rape kits sit untested for over two years as Wisconsin attorney general.  […]

Brad Schimel’s Love Affair with the Far-Right MADISON, Wis. — On this Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting one of Wisconsin’s oldest love stories: the love affair between Brad Schimel and the far-right special interests he serves. Brad Schimel was generous with his love for the far-right as attorney general, and his courtship has only continued as […]