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ICYMI: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski—Don’t Give Do-Nothing Legislature More Power MADISON, Wis. — In a new Cap Times op-ed, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski lays out why Wisconsinites must vote ‘NO’ on questions one and two on August 13. These congressional amendments would give the Legislature that was the least active governing body […]

Derrick Van Orden’s Endless Summer Vacation Continues LA CROSSE, Wis. — With Mike Johnson and House Republicans jetting off from DC for their summer vacation a week early, Derrick Van Orden is eschewing town halls with his constituents in favor of political events—once again putting political photo ops and social media tirades ahead of delivering […]

Wisconsin Democrats on VP Harris Securing the Democratic Nomination MADISON, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the necessary delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Vice President Kamala Harris made clear twelve days ago she would seek […]

GOP State Senate Candidates Race to the Far-Right MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Examiner detailed the bizarre race to the far-right in the Senate District 18 GOP primary between Republicans Blong Yang and Anthony Phillips. In a recent debate in the Fox Valley, Yang and Phillips traded barbs and staked out extreme positions in an effort […]

Milwaukee’s Black Leaders Respond to Hovde’s ‘Stereotypes’ of Black Men MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Milwaukee’s Black leaders responded to comments uncovered by Urban Milwaukee of Eric Hovde stereotyping and insulting the Black community. Hovde also suggested that Kamala Harris only received the Democratic presidential nomination because of her race and gender. This comes after Hovde said he understands Black culture because he has been to Africa, which […]

ICYMI: Poll Shows Derrick Van Orden Could Be a One-Term Congressman MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Examiner revealed that a new poll shows Rep. Derrick Van Orden will face an uphill battle to be reelected in the 3rd District this November. Van Orden, who spends more time bullying people on social media and screaming at teenagers […]

ICYMI: Governor Evers on WTMJ’s Political Power Hour: GOP “Are Trying to Pull a Fast One” with Two Constitutional Amendments MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Steve Scaffidi on WTMJ’s Political Power Hour to urge voters to reject legislative Republicans’ power grab and vote NO on the August 13 ballot questions. Gov. Evers spoke about […]

NEW: Eric Hovde’s Hedge Fund Stashed Almost $1 Billion in Cayman Islands Tax Haven MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the American Journal News broke the news that Eric Hovde managed almost $1 billion in the Cayman Islands, an infamous tax haven. Offshore tax havens like the Cayman Islands allow hedge fund investors and managers to avoid paying their […]

DOUBLE SHOT / CHASER: Republicans Call Clean Water a “Pet Project” MADISON, Wis. — In a new website created by the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee, Republicans are now attacking efforts to ensure clean drinking water for Wisconsinites as a “pet project.” SHOT: Residents of western Wisconsin call on legislators to take PFAS contamination seriously… Town Of […]