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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Administrative Committee voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Wisconsin Democrats are united, fired up, and ready to deliver Wisconsin for […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on President Biden MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in response to President Biden’s decision to step down from the presidential race: “President Biden will be remembered by history as one our nation’s greatest presidents—a transformational leader who dedicated a lifetime of service […]

In Milwaukee, Donald Trump and RNC Leave Small Businesses Empty MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Milwaukee business owners are feeling misled about the promised economic benefits of the RNC. After officials promised $200 million in economic benefits for the city, some businesses in and around downtown Milwaukee are experiencing some of the […]

ICYMI: Legislative Republicans Worsening Wisconsin Child Care Deserts MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Governor Evers toured My First Adventure Child Care in Waupaca—one of many child care centers across the state that has fallen victim to Republican inaction. Gov. Evers requested $340 million to continue Child Care Counts and support providers across the state, but Republicans only […]

ICYMI: Grassroots Enthusiasm Fuels Strong Assembly, Senate Democratic Fundraising MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, WisPolitics reported that the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Democratic Campaign Committees far outraised legislative Republicans’ campaign committees in the first half of 2024, with the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee reporting $2.8 million to the GOP’s $960,000 and the Senate Democratic Campaign […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump’s Remarks to the RNC MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump’s remarks officially accepting the Republican nomination for President, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tonight, Donald Trump fully broke his promise of ‘unity’ in prime time, doubling down on an extreme agenda that would roll […]

Wisconsin Democrats on J.D. Vance’s Remarks to the RNC MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement in response to Trump campaign officials upset about the number of empty seats at the convention – including nearly half of the Wisconsin delegation. Senator Ron Johnson also left J.D. Vance’s speech early. “J.D. […]

Eric Hovde Refuses to Answer Questions About How He’s a Walking Conflict of Interest MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, California bank owner Eric Hovde refused to answer questions about how he is a walking conflict of interest. When asked about his financial entanglement with his bank, Hovde refused to answer how he would avoid conflicts of interest […]

Wisconsin Democrats on J.D. Vance’s Remarks to the RNC MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on Senator J.D. Vance’s remarks to the Republican National Convention: “Today, new reporting revealed J.D. Vance in his own words expressing what we’ve long understood: that he ‘would like abortion to be illegal […]