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What They’re Saying: “Eric Hovde Says He’s Familiar with Black Culture Because He Visited Africa and Runs Homeless Shelters” MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in […]

BREAKING: On Juneteenth, Eric Hovde Equated Black Culture to “Homeless Shelters for Abandoned Kids” in Africa MADISON, Wis. — Today, Heartland Signal uncovered comments made by Eric Hovde at Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Celebration where he suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters for abandoned kids” there. Hovde made these comments […]

REMINDER: Duey Stroebel and Joan Ballweg Want to Take Away Reproductive Freedoms MADISON, Wis. — Thanks to new, fair maps Wisconsin voters will have an opportunity this fall to hold Republicans like Duey Stroebel and Joan Ballweg accountable for their extreme attacks on reproductive freedom. The two year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision […]

ICYMI: Democratic Leaders Hold Press Call on Two-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Decision MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Eighth District Congressional Candidate Dr. Kristin Lyerly, and WisDems Chair Ben Wikler held a virtual press call to discuss the devastating effects of overturning Roe v. Wade on the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision.  Two years […]

ICYMI: With 2nd Dobbs Anniversary, Democratic Candidates Say Reproductive Rights Still Motivating Issue MADISON, Wis. — On the 2nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, the Wisconsin Examiner spoke with three Democratic legislative candidates on the importance of reproductive rights and the 2024 election. Thanks to new, fair legislative maps, each candidate is […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision  MADISON, Wis. — On the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Two years ago, Americans were viciously stripped of the protections of Roe v. Wade. Donald Trump and his anti-abortion Republicans unleashed […]

On the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision, WisDems Release New Video Highlighting Eric Hovde’s Support for Overturning of Roe v. Wade Eric Hovde is a threat to Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedom MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping women across the country of rights they had for nearly 50 […]

MUST READ: Eric Hovde’s Family Business Set Up Company to Do Business in China MADISON, Wis. — Last night, in a bombshell, must read report, the Daily Beast broke the news that Eric Hovde’s family business tried to do business in China through an investment vehicle called Hovde China Ventures.  The news of Eric Hovde’s family business […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats Engage Black Voters in Milwaukee with Roundtable Discussion MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for a roundtable discussion to engage with Black voters in Milwaukee and highlight how Democrats are working to reduce inequalities and advance opportunities for the Black community.  Read […]