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ROUND UP: WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Highlights Enthusiasm for Harris-Walz Ticket on MSNBC and CNN MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” to talk about the energy seen on the ground in western Wisconsin yesterday to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim […]

Wisconsin Democrats on JD Vance’s Dismal Off-Broadway Debut in Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Following JD Vance’s appearance in western Wisconsin to play second fiddle to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s rally in Eau Claire, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “For a self-proclaimed ‘normal guy,’ JD Vance’s […]

Politifact Wisconsin: “True” That Eric Hovde Wants to Repeal the Affordable Care Act MADISON, Wis. —  Today, Politifact Wisconsin fact checked if Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act and kick millions off their health insurance. They found the claim is TRUE and that millions would lose their health insurance if Hovde […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome VP Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Eau Claire with her new running mate, Governor Tim Walz. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “The joy and positivity among the thousands of Wisconsinites ready to greet Vice President Kamala […]

ROUND UP: WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Appears on MSNBC and Highlights the Excitement on the Ground in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the momentum behind the Democrats since the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic ticket. […]

ICYMI: Governor Evers, County Executive Crowley, Chef Dan Jacobs, and Local Leaders Urge Wisconsinites to Vote No on Two Amendments on Primary Ballot MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Assembly Candidate Christy Welch, and Chef Dan Jacobs held a virtual press conference to urge Wisconsinites to vote no on two proposed […]

One Week to Primary Day and Eric Hovde Still Won’t Come Clean With Voters About His Conflicts of Interest MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin primary one week away, walking conflict of interest Eric Hovde is still hiding and dodging questions about his financial entanglements.  Hovde is refusing to give up ownership of his $3.2 billion California bank if elected, meaning […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Gov. Tim Walz to the Ticket PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate: “With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Wisconsin Democrats could not ask for a stronger ticket to […]

Derrick Van Orden’s Weird Weekend PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — Rested and rejuvenated after his first week of summer vacation, Derrick Van Orden spent the weekend doing what he does best: hiding from his constituents, acting weird, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Derrick Van Orden is no stranger to bad press, and […]