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Wisconsin Democrats on Charging of Former Trump Aides “During a radio interview in 2017, Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde said that Native Americans have high alcoholism and depression rates because of their ‘quasi-socialist system’ of government.” MADISON, Wis. — Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul filed felony charges against three former aides to the Trump campaign […]

ICYMI: Eric Hovde Belittles Native American Communities “During a radio interview in 2017, Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde said that Native Americans have high alcoholism and depression rates because of their ‘quasi-socialist system’ of government.” MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Heartland Signal reported on recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde disparaging Native American communities. In these comments, Hovde insults […]

ICYMI: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to Deliver Keynote Address at WisDems 2024 State Convention MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as its keynote speaker at the 2024 WisDems State Convention in Milwaukee. Governor Pritzker will join WisDems’ special guest,  Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison to […]

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Pride Month MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today, Wisconsin celebrates the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to honor the powerful history and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community—both in Wisconsin and […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome First Lady Jill Biden Back to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Milwaukee today to attend Festa Italiana, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “It’s an honor to have Dr. Jill Biden—our country’s first Italian-American First Lady—back in Wisconsin to celebrate the diverse […]

VIDEO RECAP: Rep. Francesca Hong Responds to Eric Hovde Saying Single Parents Lack “Morals and Ethics” MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a press call with state Rep. Francesca Hong responding to recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde where he insulted single parents, saying that growing up in a single parent home puts kids on […]

Gov. JB Pritzker to Deliver WisDems State Convention Keynote Address MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening of […]

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to Address WisDems State Convention MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison as a special guest at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Chair Harrison will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening […]

REMINDER: Eric Hovde Bashed Bipartisan Border Deal as “Crazy Ass” And “Rotten” MADISON, Wis. — As the Senate votes today on the border deal to protect national security and curb the flow of fentanyl into the country, Eric Hovde continues to oppose the bipartisan deal. He’s doubled down on his opposition to the bill and […]