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Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Are Radically Wrong on Elections MADISON, Wis. – Republicans running for governor in Wisconsin are entrenched in lies that undermine the integrity of the 2020 election. Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels, and Tim Ramthun would rather pander to the ultra-MAGA base than protect democracy and the right to vote. Whether it is election […]

WisDems Statement on GOP Gubernatorial Town Hall MADISON, Wis. – The radical politics of the Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial primary were in full force at tonight’s town hall. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Regardless of which candidate emerges as the nominee, tonight’s town hall made it clear that every Republican running […]

Tim Michels Opposes Gun Safety Measures to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Michels: “I want to make sure that law abiding gun owners aren’t having their guns confiscated because an angry ex, ex spouse makes a complaint.” MADISON, Wis. – When asked about gun reforms he would consider if elected governor at tonight’s WISN Town Hall, Tim […]

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Are Radically Wrong on Education MADISON, Wis. – Rebecca Kleefisch and Tim Michels both have radical agendas for education that will slash funding from neighborhood public schools, encourage parents to sue schools over books they don’t like, and raise Wisconsin property taxes.As lieutenant governor, Kleefisch had a storied history of gutting public education […]

Small Business Owner, Labor Leader, Blast Ron Johnson for Votes Against Bipartisan Pro-Manufacturing Legislation, Praising Outsourcing “U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson argued for shipping more manufacturing jobs overseas…” Madison, Wis. – Today, small business owner Jonathan Lipp and AFL-CIO WI President Stephanie Bloomingdale called out Ron Johnson for betraying the state’s proud history of manufacturing. Lipp […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on 100 Days to the General Election MADISON, Wis. – Today, one hundred days out from the general election, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “One hundred days out from the general election, voters across Wisconsin are mobilizing and energized to re-elect Governor Evers, fire Ron Johnson, […]

Wisconsin House Republicans Choose Partisan Politics Over American People Every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against bipartisan legislation to make America more competitive with China, create jobs in the U.S., and help lower the price of goods MADISON, Wis. – Today, every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act – […]

ICYMI: Ron Johnson votes against bipartisan legislation to ramp up production of U.S.-made semiconductor chips MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson voted against critical bipartisan legislation that will invest in manufacturing, help ease costs, improve supply chains, and ensure the U.S. is better equipped to compete against China in technological innovation.   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron […]

Mike Pence Pours Lighter Fluid Onto A Blazing Dumpster Fire MADISON, Wis. — The Republican gubernatorial primary is now officially caught in the crossfire between Donald Trump and Mike Pence. With Mike Pence’s endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch today, the primary is getting even messier. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “One day after Donald […]