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Ted Chisholm Announces Growing List of Public Endorsements for Milwaukee County Treasurer Campaign
The State of Politics: Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties

Contribution to Andrea Pratt of $770

The State of Politics: Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties

Contribution to Andrea Pratt of $770

The State of Politics: Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
The State of Politics

Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties

Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.

Murphy’s Law: Liberal Talk Coming to Waukesha
Murphy’s Law

Liberal Talk Coming to Waukesha

Mike Crute’s new talk radio station, WAUK 540 AM, will compete with local right-wing talkers.

Murphy’s Law: State’s Liberal Talk Radio Chain Growing
Murphy’s Law

State’s Liberal Talk Radio Chain Growing

Mike Crute’s stations, audience growing, so why the resistance from Democratic leaders?

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $373

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?

“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Run for County Executive?

Contribution to Vincent Bobot of $500

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Run for County Executive?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

Murphy’s Law: Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?

Contribution to Vincent Bobot of $500

Murphy’s Law: Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?
Murphy’s Law

Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?

Attorneys may sue, but urge Evers and Kaul to pursue a suit to overturn contract.

All the Election Data You Want

All the Election Data You Want

It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.

Murphy’s Law: 23 Election Winners and Losers
Murphy’s Law

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

Tony Evers Wins Over Crowded Field

Tony Evers Wins Over Crowded Field

State Superintendent wins easily, Mitchell takes second.

Vote Tuesday: Candidates for Common Council
Vote Tuesday

Candidates for Common Council

Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.

Vote Tuesday: Democratic Candidate Guide
Vote Tuesday

Democratic Candidate Guide

Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.

Race for Governor: Democrats Make Closing Arguments
Race for Governor

Democrats Make Closing Arguments

Lively gubernatorial debate covered topics from Gov. Walker's worst action to cutting the state's prison population.

Race for Governor: Walker Ads Tout Foxconn’s Impact
Race for Governor

Walker Ads Tout Foxconn’s Impact

Four TV spots target different regions, feature local businesses.

Murphy’s Law: Are Democratic Candidates Too Liberal?
Murphy’s Law

Are Democratic Candidates Too Liberal?

Walker is very vulnerable, but his challengers are blowing it with far-left campaigns.

Race for Governor: Ignore the Polls, McCabe Urges Voters
Race for Governor

Ignore the Polls, McCabe Urges Voters

Maverick Democrat “likes” his chances, says lack of cash for TV ads won’t hurt his candidacy.

Op Ed: Both Parties Weak on Clergy Sex Abuse
Op Ed

Both Parties Weak on Clergy Sex Abuse

Yes, Matt Flynn has a bad record on the issue but so does Sen. Ron Johnson.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Plays Politics for Walker?
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Plays Politics for Walker?

Company's iffy "innovation centers" in Eau Claire, Green Bay could help reelect governor.

Matt Flynn Announces Plan to Create New Office of Non-Profit Liaison
Press Release

Matt Flynn Announces Plan to Create New Office of Non-Profit Liaison

"Philanthropic organizations in Wisconsin support tens of thousands of people every year."

Race for Governor: Flynn’s Work for Archdiocese a Hot Issue
Race for Governor

Flynn’s Work for Archdiocese a Hot Issue

Gubernatorial candidate’s work on clergy sex abuse scandal gets more criticism, support.

Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Call on Sheldon Lubar, District Attorney John Chisholm, and Flynn Donors to Urge Flynn to Drop Out of Wisconsin Governor’s Race
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Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Call on Sheldon Lubar, District Attorney John Chisholm, and Flynn Donors to Urge Flynn to Drop Out of Wisconsin Governor’s Race

Milwaukee area priest Domenic Roscioli to join SNAP founding member Peter Isely for 11:30am press conference at Archbishop Weakland Center (831 N Van Buren St.)

Milwaukee Archdiocese Priest Calls on Matt Flynn to Drop out of Wisconsin Governor’s Race
Press Release

Milwaukee Archdiocese Priest Calls on Matt Flynn to Drop out of Wisconsin Governor’s Race

Father Dominic Roscioli denounces disgraced Archbishop Weakland's letter in support of former archdiocesan lawyer and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, Matt Flynn

Archbishop Rembert Weakland: Flynn and Attorneys Not Involved in Transfers
Press Release

Archbishop Rembert Weakland: Flynn and Attorneys Not Involved in Transfers

Retired Archbishop Rembert Weakland confirmed that neither Flynn nor any lawyers were involved in transfers of abusive priests.

Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir

Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir

Evers lead widens in gubernatorial primary, Vukmir nudges ahead of Nicholson.

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Win Democratic Primary?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Win Democratic Primary?

Eight challengers for governor, primary just weeks away, who are the favorites?

Race for Governor: Roys Leads Democrats in Money Raised
Race for Governor

Roys Leads Democrats in Money Raised

Also leads seven other Democratic candidates for governor in cash on hand.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds roughly one in three Wisconsin voters still undecided one month before primaries
Press Release

New Marquette Law School Poll finds roughly one in three Wisconsin voters still undecided one month before primaries

Voters split along partisan lines on Supreme Court nominee, other national and state issues

Matt Flynn Files Strong Fundraising Report for First Half of 2018
Press Release

Matt Flynn Files Strong Fundraising Report for First Half of 2018

Democratic challenger has raised nearly $700,000 since the start of the campaign

Matt Flynn Blasts Scott Walker for Meeting with Russian Spy
Press Release

Matt Flynn Blasts Scott Walker for Meeting with Russian Spy

Flynn says now, more than ever, we need a governor we can trust to stand up to America's enemies and adversaries

Race for Governor: Democratic Candidates Duke it Out
Race for Governor

Democratic Candidates Duke it Out

In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.

UWM to host Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial debate on July 12
Press Release

UWM to host Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial debate on July 12

All eight Democratic candidates have agreed to participate.

Op Ed: Why Flynn Should Withdraw From Race
Op Ed

Why Flynn Should Withdraw From Race

And why two Democratic legislators felt they must oppose Matt Flynn for governor.

Matt Flynn Releases Updated Economic Plan
Press Release

Matt Flynn Releases Updated Economic Plan

"It is time to build communities where families prosper."

Reps. Taylor and Sargent Call on Matt Flynn to Withdraw from Governor’s Race
Press Release

Reps. Taylor and Sargent Call on Matt Flynn to Withdraw from Governor’s Race

Files detail Flynn’s involvement covering up child sexual abuse by Catholic priests

Tony Evers’ Statement Gave Scott Walker the Initiative to Falsely Claim Title of “Education Governor”
Press Release

Tony Evers’ Statement Gave Scott Walker the Initiative to Falsely Claim Title of “Education Governor”

Matt Flynn criticizes Evers' past statement praising Walker's education budget

New Marquette Law School Poll finds many Wisconsin primary voters undecided, unfamiliar with candidates
Press Release

New Marquette Law School Poll finds many Wisconsin primary voters undecided, unfamiliar with candidates

Walker, Baldwin hold modest advantages over challengers

Murphy’s Law: Candidates for Governor Hold Debate
Murphy’s Law

Candidates for Governor Hold Debate

But not on TV. And not every Democratic candidate. So who won?

Matt Flynn Outlines Legal Strategy to Stop Foxconn
Press Release

Matt Flynn Outlines Legal Strategy to Stop Foxconn

Gubernatorial candidate and attorney calls the deal "costly, corrupt, and unconstitutional"

Longtime Democrat Matt Flynn Reintroducing Himself to Voters

Longtime Democrat Matt Flynn Reintroducing Himself to Voters

After four unsuccessful runs for office, will this be Flynn's year?

Matt Flynn Responds to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s CAFO Decision
Press Release

Matt Flynn Responds to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s CAFO Decision

"This decision ignores precedent and legalizes contamination and draining of our groundwater."

On first day of Democratic Party of Wisconsin 2018 Convention, clergy rape survivor “Susan Smith” reflects on gubernatorial candidate, Matt Flynn, and his role in priest sex abuse and cover-up scandal
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On first day of Democratic Party of Wisconsin 2018 Convention, clergy rape survivor “Susan Smith” reflects on gubernatorial candidate, Matt Flynn, and his role in priest sex abuse and cover-up scandal

“Susan Smith” challenges Flynn campaign manager Bryan Kennedy’s comment that she “wasn’t even a clergy abuse victim” in new video statement.

Matt Flynn’s Priorities for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites
Press Release

Matt Flynn’s Priorities for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites

"I believe in equality for all."

Sexual assault survivors and their allies call on every candidate running for elected office in Wisconsin to offer public support for the Child Victims Act.
Press Release

Sexual assault survivors and their allies call on every candidate running for elected office in Wisconsin to offer public support for the Child Victims Act.

Spokespersons for sexual assault survivors will be outside the Milwaukee Press Club Luncheon Tuesday, May 22nd at 10:30am to answer questions related to the Child Victims Act and recent responses by the Flynn campaign.

Op Ed: Why Democrats Should Embrace Foxconn
Op Ed

Why Democrats Should Embrace Foxconn

It will lead to economic expansion and more good jobs for average Wisconsinites.

Op Ed: Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair
Op Ed

Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair

Blaming lawyers for sins of their clients is simply wrong.

Progressive Women Correct the Record on Flynn
Press Release

Progressive Women Correct the Record on Flynn

In a series of videos released today, Flynn's women supporters call him "honorable" and "professional" for his work for the Milwaukee Archdiocese

Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn tells victims of sex assault to “jump in the lake.”
Press Release

Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn tells victims of sex assault to “jump in the lake.”

According to thousands of pages of internal church files made part of public record, Flynn was a major player in covering up child sex crimes for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Matt Flynn Announces K-12 Education Plan, Calls for Supporting Teachers on National Teachers Day
Press Release

Matt Flynn Announces K-12 Education Plan, Calls for Supporting Teachers on National Teachers Day

"The education system in Wisconsin has fallen below the high standards we have come to expect."

Flynn Statement on the Illinois Foxconn Lawsuit Against EPA
Press Release

Flynn Statement on the Illinois Foxconn Lawsuit Against EPA

"I continue to believe that this deal must be stopped."

Photo Gallery: Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization
Photo Gallery

Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization

8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.

Matt Flynn Responds to Kevin Nicholson’s “Cognitive Thought Process” Comments
Press Release

Matt Flynn Responds to Kevin Nicholson’s “Cognitive Thought Process” Comments

Earlier today, Nicholson attacked military veterans who are Democrats.

Kelda Roys Wins 2nd Congressional District Democratic Straw Poll
Press Release

Kelda Roys Wins 2nd Congressional District Democratic Straw Poll

"Today’s results show that Wisconsin Democrats are looking for hope, optimism, and someone to vote for, not just something to vote against."

March for Cannabis – 8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin
Press Release

March for Cannabis – 8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin

SE WI NORML to hold 8th annual march to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin at MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Endorses Matt Flynn for Governor
Press Release

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Endorses Matt Flynn for Governor

"I want to thank Supervisor Ortiz-Velez for her endorsement."

Elevating the Next Governor of Wisconsin; Wisconsin’s Choice Campaign Narrows Field to Nine Candidates in Endorsement Process
Press Release

Elevating the Next Governor of Wisconsin; Wisconsin’s Choice Campaign Narrows Field to Nine Candidates in Endorsement Process

Thousands vote in poll to find people’s champion to challenge Scott Walker and win

Murphy’s Law: The Whacko Primary for Governor
Murphy’s Law

The Whacko Primary for Governor

Seriously, a dozen or more Democratic candidates? It’s beyond the Republicans’ dreams.

Op Ed: Stronger Action Needed on Opioid Crisis
Op Ed

Stronger Action Needed on Opioid Crisis

Walker turned down needed funds. More integrated, broad-ranging approach needed.

Michele Doolan Ends Campaign for Governor, Endorses Matt Flynn
Press Release

Michele Doolan Ends Campaign for Governor, Endorses Matt Flynn

"I want to congratulate Michele and her team on a good campaign, and I am grateful for her support."

Matt Flynn’s Remarks on National Beer Day
Press Release

Matt Flynn’s Remarks on National Beer Day

"Knowing the economic value that beer production has on the state, as governor, I will continue to promote our role as a leader in brewing nationally."

Bob Harlow Exits Race for Governor, Endorses Matt Flynn
Press Release

Bob Harlow Exits Race for Governor, Endorses Matt Flynn

"We're going to lead Wisconsin Forward again."

Scott Walker: A History of Broken Promises
Press Release

Scott Walker: A History of Broken Promises

"Wisconsin deserves better."

Matt Flynn Attacks Election Year Walker’s Property Tax Stunt
Press Release

Matt Flynn Attacks Election Year Walker’s Property Tax Stunt

Democratic Challenger proposes real, long-term property tax relief for Wisconsin

Matt Flynn Exposes the False Numbers of the Foxconn Fiasco, Vows to Terminate the Contract
Press Release

Matt Flynn Exposes the False Numbers of the Foxconn Fiasco, Vows to Terminate the Contract

Democratic challenger attacks Walker for being untruthful to the public about the economic benefits

Matt Flynn’s Statement on Addressing the Concerns of Communities of Color
Press Release

Matt Flynn’s Statement on Addressing the Concerns of Communities of Color

"The problems facing our communities of color are real..."

Walker’s “Welfare Reform” Approach is Punishment, Not Lifting People Out of Poverty
Press Release

Walker’s “Welfare Reform” Approach is Punishment, Not Lifting People Out of Poverty

"The strings Walker wants to attach to benefits are intended to shame the recipients, not help them."

Marquette Poll Proves Matt Flynn’s Message is Resonating with Wisconsin Voters
Press Release

Marquette Poll Proves Matt Flynn’s Message is Resonating with Wisconsin Voters

Flynn is the candidate who has most consistently opposed the state's deal with Foxconn, and voters agree with Flynn.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voters divided on benefits of Foxconn deal, but together in support of background checks for gun sales
Matt Flynn Will Make Childcare a Budget Priority as Governor
Press Release

Matt Flynn Will Make Childcare a Budget Priority as Governor

"Working parents need to know their pre-school children are well cared for and are developing the skills they will need to succeed in school."

Matt Flynn Releases His 16-Point Economic Plan for Wisconsin
Press Release

Matt Flynn Releases His 16-Point Economic Plan for Wisconsin

Democratic challenger vows to undue Walker’s wage-killing policies and restore investment in Wisconsin

Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl Endorses Matt Flynn for 2018 Gubernatorial Race
Press Release

Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl Endorses Matt Flynn for 2018 Gubernatorial Race

"I have known Matt Flynn for 40 years. He will be a strong and effective governor," said Earl.

Flynn Campaign Displays Fundraising Strength – Raises Over $350,000 in 82 Days, Has Nearly $305,000 on Hand
Press Release

Flynn Campaign Displays Fundraising Strength – Raises Over $350,000 in 82 Days, Has Nearly $305,000 on Hand

Matt Flynn says his strong fundraising emphasizes why he is the best candidate to take on Scott Walker in November

Scott Walker Wastes Wisconsin Tax Dollars in Giveaways to Corporations
Press Release

Scott Walker Wastes Wisconsin Tax Dollars in Giveaways to Corporations

Matt Flynn outlines a better approach to private-sector investments

Matt Flynn Attacks Green Light Given to Foxconn to Pollute Wetlands
Press Release

Matt Flynn Attacks Green Light Given to Foxconn to Pollute Wetlands

"Foxconn is a global pollution threat."

Matt Flynn Responds to Scott Walker’s Move to Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients
Press Release

Matt Flynn Responds to Scott Walker’s Move to Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients

Democratic challenger calls it intrusive, wasteful, and offensive

Matt Flynn Supports Local Elected Officials on Dark Store Legislation
Press Release

Matt Flynn Supports Local Elected Officials on Dark Store Legislation

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Urges Passage of SB 291 and SB 292

Matt Flynn Presses for Automatic Voter Registration
Press Release

Matt Flynn Presses for Automatic Voter Registration

Democratic candidate for Governor vows to protect voting rights outside the Wisconsin Elections Commission

Matt Flynn Attacks FCC Plan to Repeal Net Neutrality
Press Release

Matt Flynn Attacks FCC Plan to Repeal Net Neutrality

Vows to protect Wisconsinites’ right to access a free internet

The State of Politics: Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?
The State of Politics

Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?

A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.

Matt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Slogan
Press Release

Matt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Slogan

Slogan is a deceptive cover-up of government run by Republican donors

Matt Flynn Comes Out in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana
Press Release

Matt Flynn Comes Out in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana

Flynn says he will push for it as governor only if voters also favor legalization

Matt Flynn Statement on the Foxconn Contract

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

Matt Flynn Statement on the Foxconn Contract
Press Release

Matt Flynn Statement on the Foxconn Contract

Flynn attacks Walker’s record of stagnation as the corrupt WEDC votes on the controversial Foxconn contract

Matt Flynn Releases His Policies for Moving Wisconsin Forward Again
Press Release

Matt Flynn Releases His Policies for Moving Wisconsin Forward Again

Flynn will set things right again after the destructive government of Scott Walker

Matt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Announcement

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $100

Matt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Announcement
Press Release

Matt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Announcement

Flynn calls Walker’s failed economic record a period of “vast stagnation” in wages

New Poll Shows Scott Walker Losing in 2018, Matt Flynn Responds
Press Release

New Poll Shows Scott Walker Losing in 2018, Matt Flynn Responds

"I would be the best candidate to unseat Walker."

Matt Flynn Makes Statement on the Corrupt Handling of the Foxconn Contract by Walker’s WEDC
Press Release

Matt Flynn Makes Statement on the Corrupt Handling of the Foxconn Contract by Walker’s WEDC

Flynn says he’s not surprised there are major problems with the handling of the contract, given WEDC’s history of mismanagement and corruption

House Confidential: Matt Flynn’s East Side Eschweiler
House Confidential

Matt Flynn’s East Side Eschweiler

Gubernatorial candidate has lovely home, lovely location, but won't let assessor in.

Matt Flynn Responds to Day of Attacks as he Announced for Governor
Press Release

Matt Flynn Responds to Day of Attacks as he Announced for Governor

Flynn says he’s “honored” Walker considers him such a threat, but concerned about the Governor’s priorities

Matt Flynn Announces Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin
Press Release

Matt Flynn Announces Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin

Milwaukee attorney and former State Party Chairman says it’s time to move Wisconsin Forward again

Plenty of Horne: We’re All Running For Governor
Plenty of Horne

We’re All Running For Governor

Ten Democrats are running, and most were at this forum, chastising Walker.

The State of Politics: Would Democratic Governor Kill Foxconn Deal?
The State of Politics

Would Democratic Governor Kill Foxconn Deal?

Democratic candidates for governor oppose deal. Could they kill it if elected?

Op Ed: Barrett Must Overrule FPC Pursuit Order
Op Ed

Barrett Must Overrule FPC Pursuit Order

Fire & Police Commission ignored century of precedent by demanding Flynn alter pursuit policy.

Op Ed: Impeach Donald Trump
Op Ed

Impeach Donald Trump

Evidence suggests he is radically changing US foreign policy for personal gain.

Plenty of Horne: Chisholm For Governor?

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Plenty of Horne: Chisholm For Governor?
Plenty of Horne

Chisholm For Governor?

Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.

Op-Ed: Why Court Will Overturn Redistricting
Op-Ed

Why Court Will Overturn Redistricting

Federal judges abhor the kind of political corruption that’s arisen from gerrymandered districts.

Murphy’s Law: Is Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $500

Murphy’s Law: Is Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?
Murphy’s Law

Is Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?

Its takeover by new “Super District” running Bucks arena looks fishy.

House Confidential: Gwen Moore’s Modest Bungalow
House Confidential

Gwen Moore’s Modest Bungalow

The congresswoman's brick veneered, north-side duplex was converted into a less-spartan, single-family home.

Plenty of Horne: Doyle, Gard in University Club Sandwich
Plenty of Horne

Doyle, Gard in University Club Sandwich

Rivals Host Simultaneous Fundraisers in Swanky Downtown Club

The Roundup: Scott Walker and the Milwaukee Curse
The Roundup

Scott Walker and the Milwaukee Curse

Milwaukee has not been the home of many of Wisconsin’s governors.

The Roundup: Burke Gets Break
The Roundup

Burke Gets Break

The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.

The Roundup: Drink for Free
The Roundup

Drink for Free

One of the joys of electoral politics is that the polls eventually close on election day and then it is up to us to flock to the parties.

The Roundup: ABC and the Gay Governor
The Roundup

ABC and the Gay Governor

The catch, is that McGreevey announced he was gay, while the lover says he, himself, is straight.

The Roundup: The Kerry Rally
The Roundup

The Kerry Rally

Senator John Kerry paid another visit to Milwaukee on Monday, August 2nd at a public rally in Pere Marquette Park. Gates to the park opened at 4:30 p.m. while the presidential candidate was still racing across Lake Michigan on the Lake Express ferry. Access to Kerry these days requires a thorough screening by security personnel, so by 6 p.m. a line stretched from Plankinton and Kilbourn, the park’s entrance, across the river to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, at which point it headed north, wrapped itself around the building, headed east on E. State Street and finally tapered off at N. Edison Street. For pictures click here. The line moved slowly as security guards checked the attendees, emptied pockets, etc. Once inside the secure enclosure, the crowd was able to buy bottled water and pizza from Amazon Pizza, a fun new spot on W. Wells St. However, many people never made it to the security screening, and they simply camped out along the riverfront, enjoying the event from the Marcus Center riverwalk. It made for a nice sight for cameras, since Candidate Kerry, speaking from a raised platform on the north end of the park, would gesture from time to time toward those on the distant shore. Alas, milwaukeeworld had almost resigned itself to distant coverage of the event, but as it turns out there was a special entrance to the event, and we designed to make it ours. Joe Klein and I headed to Kilbourn and N. Third Street where an officer was in place to tell us that we could not advance to the press table set up in our sight, but out of our reach. Meanwhile, he waved in such prominent figures as Sen. Herb Kohl, Rep. Sheldon Wasserman, Steve Marcus and others, all of whom had red tickets, while we had none. Providentially, Margaret Henningsen showed up on the scene with an extra red ticket, which we begged for and received. The red ticket made us legit for the officer, and we proceeded through our screening, after watching several of the people mentioned above get screened themselves. (Steve Marcus does not look like a guy who gets frisked a lot.) Inside the gates of the special section, where the red-ticketed people go, we were treated to a fascinating caste system in which our “Kerry Edwards From Sea to Shining Sea Believe in America Tour” Press pass marked us as scum. The real media stars, and there were dozens of them, were members of the “Traveling Press.” The Traveling Press spends its time apart from the regular press, and they dine together in a fancy tent. The food was from Chef Pat’s catering. Pat Houlihan said the campaign kept changing its meal plans, but he settled on roast pork sandwiches, a couple of salads, pretzels, soft drinks and Miller Beer. The Traveling Press drinks very little beer, which in the end turned out to be a blessing for Chef Pat’s weary and thirsty crew. The […]

The Roundup: Plale Recall Drive Begins
The Roundup

Plale Recall Drive Begins

Can a group of south side political activists pull themselves together enough to acquire 13,212 signatures to force a recall election against Sen. Jeff Plale? Rep. Jon Richards said he doubts it. “This thing is going nowhere,” says Rep. Josh Zepnick. “These people are so lazy! They’ve taken out a newspaper ad asking people to come by and sign a recall petition. Who is going to do that?” True enough. To win an election, you’ve got to knock on doors, post signs in windows and do all kinds of grass-rooted activities. There is scant evidence of this in the Plale recall attempt, and absolutely no evidence of it in the northern fringes of Plale’s district, including Brady Street and the East Side. That hasn’t stopped Plale from printing up thousands of football schedules that he is handing out at every turn. The South Milwaukeean made the journey to St. Rita’s Church last week to attend the Brady Street Association monthly meeting where he was asked about the recall. “They’ve got until September 7th to get the signatures to recall me,” Plale told the audience. When told there seemed to be no effort on the East Side to circulate petitions, Plale said, “well, these people wouldn’t know how to find Brady Street.” Plale was also in the Brady Street area for what the neighborhood hopes is an annual Artisinal Food Festival. The gig was held Sunday, July 25th, and Plale was there along with his schedules. The recall effort against him stemmed from his crucial vote to uphold Governor Doyle’s veto of a republican-sponsored measure to limit property tax increases. Plale says the upcoming plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment known as the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, (TABOR) is similarly flawed, and a potential recipe for disaster. He cites Colorado, a state that has enacted similar provisions into its laws and is now in the midst of its worst fiscal crisis ever. Amendment on the Run The legislature republicans spent the last unedifying session promoting the agenda of Gays, Guns and Gambling. The Madison gang came up with loads of goofy legislation, none of which could sustain a veto by the governor. Leave it to this group to be able to reconvene and pass a constitutional amendment, no less, in just one week. This was the decision of Sen. Mary Panzer, the republican leader who had earlier been criticized for not rushing a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights law through the Solomonic deliberations of the nation’s most august lawmakers. But, as soon as she faced a primary challenge from Rep.Glenn Grothman, an ambitious fellow republican who covets her senate seat, Panzer decided to schedule a vote for this week. Then, the legislature can go home and come back next year to vote again. Then, finally, the matter will be put to public vote in a referendum, if it is still alive. But, if the legislature does not act by August 5th, the whole procedure would have to be repeated in yet one […]

The Roundup: Shepherd Figure to Run Madison Paper
The Roundup

Shepherd Figure to Run Madison Paper

Capital Papers Puts up the Capital

The Roundup: Morales V Darling Race Set
The Roundup

Morales V Darling Race Set

Milwaukee School Board member Jennifer Morales has decided to challenge Alberta Darling and her hold on the 8th Senate District Seat.

The Roundup: Selig Take A Hit
The Roundup

Selig Take A Hit

Washington Post Trashes Commissioner and Journal Communications. Plus: The Mea Culpa of Charles J. Sykes and Thompson’s Boycott of Miller Park.

The Roundup: The Governor and the Empire Builder
The Roundup

The Governor and the Empire Builder

 

The Roundup: “Groundbreaking” for Bridge
The Roundup

“Groundbreaking” for Bridge

 

The Roundup: The Jewish Judge Who’s a Quarter Irish
The Roundup

The Jewish Judge Who’s a Quarter Irish

Governor James E. Doyle told about 75 people at Mo’s Irish Pub last Friday that “there are a number of good things I can do as governor. … I get to appoint people to the bench. As a lawyer and the son of a judge, I take this seriously.” What does the governor look for in a judge? – He’s appointed about 6 of them so far –“I get a list of very – incredibly good people. I could pick them out of a hat. But I look for intelligence, fairness, and understanding of people. Also, frankly, some much needed diversity.” Doyle got diversity all right when he appointed Glenn Yamahiro as a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge last year. Yamahiro, a former public defender, lawyer in private practice, and teacher of disturbed students, is also the first Asian-American to sit on the bar in Wisconsin. He is that, and more, the crowd, gathered for a fundraiser, was to learn. Yamahiro told the crowd that he was proud to be “the first [judicial] appointee by a democratic governor in almost 20 years.” Yamahiro is running for a full term against former Judge Robert Crawford, whose antics on the bench in the past cost him his seat to Judge Louis Butler, who was present, as were such other judges as Jean DiMotto, Ted Wedemeyer, Tom Donegan, Paul Wall and judge wannabees like Audrey Skwierawski. Attorneys including the venerable Dominic Frinzi and Mark Thomsen popped in for the gig. Yamahiro has already proven himself to be one of the more amusing speakers on the bench, and among politicians generally. “I told the governor at the time of my appointment that any opponent I would get would be buried at the election. “Now we have to come through on that promise,” he said, to the general assent of the assembled, not eager for a return of the goofy Crawford. Yamahiro rubbed it in: “If it was an election of the informed, we wouldn’t need this gathering,” he said. Do not think that Yamahiro tried to coast by solely on the merits of his wit and the novelty of his Asian background. “I am the first Asian-American judge in Wisconsin, but I did have a grandma in Iowa, born about 100 years ago. Her name was Morrissey. So I have 25 percent Irish blood, and I am happy to be in Mo’s Irish Pub with the Guinness flowing.” The crowd really liked this intercultural news, and I talked to Deja Vishny, a public defender with a really cool name – and yet another story. “I’m Glenn’s wife,” she said. The couple has one child, who attends a Jewish elementary school. “I’m Jewish,” she explained. “So is Glenn,” she added. Observations From the Governor On the Legislature You get the feeling from Governor Jim Doyle that the legislature is acting like a pesky housefly that he has to keep swatting at. The recent meetings of the august representatives of the people were characterized in this […]

The Roundup: My Campaign Blog
The Roundup

My Campaign Blog

Two hundred fifty bucks or a free press pass?

The Roundup: Clark Picks Up Two State Endorsements
The Roundup

Clark Picks Up Two State Endorsements

Two of Wisconsin’s elder statespeople jumped on the Wesley Clark for President bandwagon recently. Former alderman, secretary of state and attorney Vel Phillips, who most recently issued the oath of office to Acting Mayor Marvin Pratt says she backs the Arkansas general for president. With her support, she joins such black leaders as Charles Rangel and Andrew Young. Phillips was at a fundraiser for Clark Tuesday, January 27th at the home of Julilly W. Kohler. Phillips said she had just got off the phone with Henry Aaron who has offered to send her airplane tickets and to put her up in Atlanta February 6th for his birthday party. “Oh, I’m not sure I’m going to go,” said Vel, to the dismay of partygoers who could not imagine turning down any invitation from Henry Aaron, with or without free air travel and lodging. She still hadn’t decided by Sunday. Vel Phillips faces many decisions. When she left the Common Council, she bought the old roll-top desk aldermen once used until the present gems were installed. The desk will probably go to the Historical Society of Wisconsin. Why not the city-owned Milwaukee Public Library? “Well, the historical society already has a full-size statue of me,” Phillips said. Good enough reason. The attendees, including Frank Gimbel (who has a huge Clark sign posted in his east side yard), Mort and Dani Gendelman, Curry First, Dennis Conta and about 40 others filled the Kohler residence to talk up their man and to dine on way too much food provided from such disparate sources as Sam’s Club and Watermark restaurant. A special guest of honor was to have been former Senator Gaylord Nelson, ranked fourth on a list of the most important Wisconsinites in history. He’s the only one of the top five who is still alive. Alas! Nelson hadn’t even made it as far as the end of the driveway of his Kensington, Maryland home in days, so he called in his visit by speakerphone. Heavy snowfall complicated by quaint Maryland snow removal traditions kept him home, Nelson said. He endorses Clark for president, the Earth Day founder told the attendees in Milwaukee. Nelson speaks very slowly these days. The delivery, although halting, does nothing to mute the intellectual vigor and wit of Nelson. Regarding his choice of the military man for president, the anti-Vietnam War ex-Senator said, “People were wondering how could Gaylord Nelson support a general for president?” (Pause.) “Well, George Washington was a general.” (Pause.) “And he was a pretty good president.” (Laughter.) Apparently, Nelson held republican president Dwight D. Eisenhower in high regard. He noted that General Ike warned us about the military-industrial complex. “This is a fascinating race,” Nelson said, (Pause.) But there is a long way to go.” The State of Wisconsin constitution, as amended, does not give the Lieutenant Governor much to do. This suited Scott McCallum fine, but Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton is a restless sort and has been an early supporter and campaign groupie of […]

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