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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Op-Ed: “Eric Hovde’s Words Reinforce Claim Senate Candidate is an Out-of-Touch Outsider” MADISON, Wis. — Today, Kristin Brey wrote an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel calling out Eric Hovde for his endless stream of insulting comments about Wisconsinites. As Brey highlighted, Hovde has disparaged Wisconsinites of all stripes, including seniors, young people, people struggling with their weight, farmers, single parents, the Black […]

Three of a Kind: Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney Tells Wisconsin to Reject Donald Trump, Eric Hovde and Derrick Van Orden MADISON, Wis. — With Donald Trump making increasingly desperate pleas for attention in Wisconsin, his extremist lackeys are standing with him—and driving their own voters away. At the Cap Times Idea Fest, former Republican […]

Wisconsin State Journal: Eric Hovde an “Equal-Opportunity Offender” of Wisconsin Women and Men MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the Wisconsin State Journal highlighted how California bank owner Eric Hovde demeaned both men and women in Wisconsin. Following his comment that he believes women “spend too much time focused on Hollywood,” he insulted Wisconsin men, saying they’re too […]

Wisconsin Democrats Announce $735,000 Raised From Veep Cast Reunion Live Event MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its latest virtual grassroots live event, a reunion with the cast of the hit HBO comedy Veep, raised $735,000 to support Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. In total, more than 20,000 people […]

ICYMI: A Chance to Break the GOP’s Iron Grip in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty highlighted the opportunity in Wisconsin this November not only to deliver the White House for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, but to bring democracy back to the Badger State and finally break the GOP’s undemocratic iron […]

ICYMI: Dr. Kristin Lyerly is Running To Protect Women’s Reproductive Health Care MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Stateline highlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly, who is running in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District to bring her fight for reproductive health care to Congress on behalf of women across the Badger State. As an OB/GYN who has experienced pregnancy complications herself, […]

ICYMI: Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin Would Save the State $1.7B, Report Finds MADISON, Wis. —  Today, WPR detailed a new report that found Republican politicians like Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel are holding Wisconsin back by repeatedly blocking Medicaid expansion and costing Wisconsin $1.7 billion in savings. Like clockwork, Republicans like Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel eliminate […]

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny Caught Red-Handed Denying Wisconsinites Voting Access MADISON, Wis. — Wausau Mayor Doug Diny landed himself in hot water this week after he was caught on surveillance footage caving to Donald Trump’s election conspiracy theories and removing Wausau’s absentee ballot drop box from outside City Hall. “Disguised” in a hard hat and […]

ACT OF DESPERATION: Derrick Van Orden Tries To Cover Up His Extreme Abortion Views, Including Opposing Exceptions to Rape and Incest MADISON, Wis. — Desperate to cover up his long-standing extreme anti-abortion views, Derrick Van Orden is attempting to pull the wool over voters’ eyes and cover up the years he has spent railing against […]