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David Clarke Continues Teasing U.S. Senate Run Ahead of Messy GOP Senate Primary MADISON, Wis. — After Mitch McConnell’s hand-picked recruit, Congressman Mike Gallagher decided to not run for Senate, here’s what leading potential Republican candidate Sheriff David Clarke said about the Senate race ahead of what is sure to be a “messy” GOP primary. Check out […]

Wisconsin Democrats Statement on Mike Gallagher Not Running for Senate MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on the news that Congressman Mike Gallagher will not run for U.S. Senate: “Mike Gallagher, Mitch McConnell’s handpicked Senate recruit, passed on running because he knew he couldn’t beat […]

Republican Chaos: Mike Gallagher Says No & David Clarke Takes a Victory Lap MADISON, Wis. — Mitch McConnell’s top recruit, Mike Gallagher, passing on running for Senate has put Republicans’ recruitment woes and impending messy primary on full display. Check out the latest:  Former Milwaukee County Sheriff and leading prospective GOP Senate candidate David Clarke was thrilled about the […]

Wisconsin Republicans are “Disgusted” with Mike Gallagher MADISON, Wis. — As Mitch McConnell and his DC allies attempt to recruit Mike Gallagher, Republicans in Wisconsin are speaking out about their “disgust” with Gallagher. Today, the Chair of the Oconto County Republican Party, which is in Gallagher’s congressional district, called into a conservative Green Bay radio show to […]

 WI GOP’s Potential Senate Candidates Have a Record of Opposing Marriage Equality MADISON, Wis. — June marks the start of Pride Month, and Wisconsinites are going to hold potential GOP Senate candidates accountable for their record of opposing marriage equality. What to know about potential Senate candidates’ anti-marriage equality record:   Tom Tiffany voted against a bipartisan […]

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Pride Month MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice Chair, Rep. Lee Snodgrass, released the following statement: “Today marks the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to celebrate the resilience and power of the LGBTQ+ community. […]

ICYMI: PACT Act Helps Toxic-Exposed Wisconsin Veterans, Families Get Benefits MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported how the PACT Act is delivering for Wisconsin veterans by expanding VA health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Senator Tammy Baldwin was proud to help pass the PACT Act […]

CHAOS CAUCUS: Wisconsin Republicans Double Down on Anti-Abortion Extremism MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature doubled down on their anti-abortion extremism by proposing a package of legislation to enshrine Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban into law. The new Republican effort to cement the 1849 ban in state statute was announced on the same day […]

ICYMI: FACT CHECK: Gallagher lies about never voting for a debt ceiling increase MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal fact checked Congressman Mike Gallagher for his recent lie that he has never voted to increase the debt ceiling. Gallagher voted to increase the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in 2018. Heartland Signal: FACT CHECK: Gallagher […]