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WisDems Statement on Eric Hovde Attending Donald Trump’s MAGA Rally in Green Bay MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to the news that Eric Hovde will attend the Donald Trump MAGA rally in Green Bay today: “Eric Hovde appearing with Donald Trump tonight […]

Bryan Steil Teams Up With Top Election Denier Jim Jordan MADISON, Wis. — Today, Bryan Steil appeared alongside Donald Trump ally and top election denier Jim Jordan to support Wisconsin Republicans’ bad-faith effort to meddle in election administration and starve local governments of the resources they need to run elections. “Bryan Steil’s decision to team up with one […]

SPLIT SCREEN: While Trump Wants To Raise Wisconsinites’ Health Care Costs, President Biden Is Lowering Them MADISON, Wis. — As President Biden and Vice President Harris lay out their plan to make health care more affordable and accessible and bring down the costs of prescription drugs for Americans, Donald Trump is plotting to rip away […]

Eric Hovde’s Own Words Show How Out of Touch He is with Wisconsin Values MADISON, Wis. — Over the past few weeks, Hovde has reminded voters in his own words exactly what he thinks of them:   Daily Cardinal: Eric Hovde said young people and college students lack “work ethic” Rolling Stone: Eric Hovde said he opposed […]

As SCOTUS Hears Mifepristone Case, Wisconsin Democrats Slams Trump’s Efforts to Ban Abortion Nationwide MADISON, Wis. — As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in a case that could ban medication abortion across the country and severely limit the access to critical reproductive care for millions of women, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi […]

Anti-Abortion Extremist Eric Hovde Refuses to Protect Access to Medication Abortion MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could ban access to mifepristone. Eric Hovde, who supported overturning Roe v. Wade, is “totally opposed to abortion,” and “opposed legalized abortion,” “from conception,” has refused to answer questions on if he would protect Wisconsinites’ […]

New in the #WISEN Race: Eric Hovde “Facing A Healthcare Backlash After He Claimed Obese People Choose To Be Fat And Should Pay More For Healthcare.”  MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, breaking new reporting from Kate Briquelet of the Daily Beast brought to light comments from California bank owner Eric Hovde, that being overweight is a choice […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler Slams Trump’s Attacks on Health Care on ACA Anniversary MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement highlighting what’s at stake for health care this November: “Millions of Americans have relied on the Affordable […]

Wisconsin Democrats on the Resignation of Mike Gallagher MADISON, Wis. — Following today’s announcement from Rep. Mike Gallagher’s that he plans to resign from Congress on April 19, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Mike Gallagher’s decision to walk away from Congress is a remarkable indictment of a do-nothing GOP majority […]