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Do Eric Hovde and Scott Mayer Agree With Leading Prospective Senate Candidate David Clarke That January 6 Was “A Frat Party” and “A Joke”? MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the will of the people, resulting in the death of a police officer […]

Wisconsin Democrats on the Anniversary of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement ahead of the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol: “Three years ago, we watched in horror as an enraged and criminal MAGA mob stormed the […]

One Year into the MAGA House Majority, GOP Keeps Failing Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the one-year anniversary of Republicans becoming the majority in the House of Representatives, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “Over the past year, the only thing the MAGA House GOP majority has managed […]

A Year of Disappointment for Derrick Van Orden MADISON, Wis. — Today marks a tumultuous first year in Congress for Derrick Van Orden, who made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. From temper tantrums to his endorsement of extreme anti-freedom legislation, Derrick Van Orden made a name for himself as an embarrassment for Wisconsin—and […]

Wisconsin Democrats on the Passing of Senator Herb Kohl MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl: “Senator Herb Kohl was a pillar of the U.S. Senate, generous philanthropist, business leader, and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The […]

Six Years Later: Wisconsin Democrats on Trump’s Disastrous Tax Scam MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of Donald Trump’s disastrous tax scam: “Donald Trump’s tax scam was a disaster for working Wisconsinites—and a giveaway to ultra-wealthy GOP megadonors. While Wisconsin families foot the bill, […]

FACT SHEET: Where Trump’s MAGAnomics Agenda Failed Wisconsinites, Bidenomics is Delivering MADISON, Wis. — Nearly six years after Donald Trump signed his disastrous tax scam, Trump and MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on the MAGAnomics agenda that shipped jobs overseas and helped the ultra-wealthy get richer at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites. In stark contrast, […]

President Biden Highlights Black-Owned Small Businesses in Milwaukee MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, President Biden traveled to Milwaukee to deliver remarks at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce and visit Hero Plumbing, a Black-owned small business working to replace lead pipes in the city of Milwaukee. Wednesday’s visit came as President Biden and Sen. Baldwin announced […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome President Biden to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — In response to new comments today from Robin Vos further walking back his unlawful threats to impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Robin Vos is finally acknowledging what became clear weeks ago: his unconstitutional threat to overturn a Supreme […]