Eric Hovde Admits He Lost: “It’s The Most Painful Loss I’ve Ever Experienced”
Nov 12th, 2024
Yet Another Anti-Abortion Group That Wants to Ban Abortion Lines Up Behind Eric Hovde
Oct 30th, 2024
‘Abortion is Child Sacrifice:’ Eric Hovde’s Closing Message on Abortion One Week From Election Day
Oct 29th, 2024
Eric Hovde Hits the Campaign Trail Following Endorsement from Group that Compared Abortion to ‘Child Sacrifice’
Oct 28th, 2024
Questions Eric Hovde Needs to Answer About The Anti-Abortion Group That Endorsed Him
Oct 27th, 2024
Bryan Steil Dodges Questions on Gun Safety, Refuses to Say How He’ll Keep Our Children Safe
Oct 24th, 2024
Hovde Doubles Down on Farm Bill Flub in Rant to Vicki McKenna; ‘I’m supposed to have studied [the Farm Bill]?’
Comes as Democrats Run Ads in Rural Communities on Hovde’s Debate Disaster: “I’m Not an Expert on The Farm Bill”
Oct 21st, 2024“No, I don’t think I would sell the bank:” Hovde Admits He is a Walking Conflict of Interest
Oct 17th, 2024
Alliance of Retired Americans to Eric Hovde: “Raising the Retirement Age is a Terrible Idea”
Oct 10th, 2024
Wisconsin Democrats Announce $735,000 Raised From Veep Cast Reunion Live Event
Oct 1st, 2024
Wisconsin Democrats on Derrick Van Orden Voting to Shut Down the Government
Sep 25th, 2024
Derrick Van Orden and Donald Trump: Two Peas in an Election Conspiracy-Filled Pod
Sep 12th, 2024
Conservative Radio Host Vicki McKenna Has One Word for Eric Hovde’s Campaign: “Weak”
Sep 11th, 2024
Sen. Tammy Baldwin Stands Up for Social Security, Medicare at Democratic National Convention
Aug 22nd, 2024
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Eric Hovde’s Remarks in Kenosha Today
Aug 20th, 2024
Democrats Embrace “For the People” on First Day of Democratic National Convention
Aug 19th, 2024
Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Kamala Harris Back to Wisconsin
Jul 23rd, 2024
Not Just The “Wrong Speech”: Ron Johnson Has Long Parroted Extreme Claims
Jul 16th, 2024
Eric Hovde is Still Hiding the Truth About How He Made His Fortune From Wisconsin Voters
Jul 8th, 2024
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler Slams Trump’s Attacks on Health Care on ACA Anniversary
Mar 23rd, 2024
Wisconsin Republicans Would Help Donald Trump “Terminate” the Affordable Care Act
Mar 20th, 2024
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Third Anniversary of American Rescue Plan
Mar 11th, 2024
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Mar 7th, 2024
Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Women for Biden-Harris, Welcome First Lady Jill Biden
Mar 3rd, 2024
Wisconsin Democrats Statement on California Bank Owner Eric Hovde’s TV Ad
Feb 26th, 2024
Eric Hovde in His Own Words- “My Main Business” Is the California Bank I Own
Feb 1st, 2024
Reminder to Eric Hovde- February 15 is the Deadline to Request Your Ballot Be Mailed to Your $7 Million Laguna Beach Mansion
Hovde previously requested his ballot be sent to his $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach
Jan 26th, 2024Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Harris to Wisconsin on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Wisconsin on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Jan 22nd, 2024Three Years Ago Today: California Bank Owner Eric Hovde Skipped Town to Ditch the Wisconsin Winter
Jan 12th, 2024
Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Supreme Court Taking Up Abortion Medication Case
Dec 13th, 2023
Wisconsin Democrats on Supreme Court Decision To Hear Challenges To Legislative Maps
Oct 6th, 2023
Government Shutdown Could Put Nutrition Assistance at Risk for 91,070 Wisconsin Women and Children
Sep 26th, 2023
MAGA Republicans’ Looming Government Shutdown Would Crush Wisconsin Families
Sep 25th, 2023
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Racine Mayor Cory Mason’s Reelection Victory
Apr 4th, 2023
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Green Bay Mayor Genrich’s Reelection Victory
Apr 4th, 2023
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement Congratulating Justice-Elect Janet Protasiewicz
Apr 4th, 2023
WisDems Statement on WEC Bob Spindell’s Admission of Milwaukee Voter Suppression
Jan 11th, 2023
Mike Gallagher and WI GOP Deliver Ringing Endorsement of Chaos and Gridlock
Jan 5th, 2023
WisDems’ Statement On President Biden’s Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Dec 13th, 2022
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on Attorney General Kaul’s Re-Election Victory
Nov 9th, 2022
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on Governor Tony Evers’ Decisive Re-Election Victory
Nov 9th, 2022
Tim Michels’ Family Pours $1.5 Million Into His Race For Governor
Michels’ Family Business Could Receive Millions More In Taxpayer Dollars if Tim Michels Becomes Governor
Nov 1st, 2022In Critical Final Days, Donald Trump Abandons His Handpicked Candidate Tim Michels
Oct 30th, 2022
Try as he may, Ron Johnson Can’t Re-Write His History of Working Against Wisconsinites
Oct 22nd, 2022
Tim Michels Has Said For Two Decades That He Opposes Rape and Incest Exceptions On Abortion
Sep 23rd, 2022
Will Ron Desantis Use One of Ron Johnson’s Personal Planes to Get Back to Florida?
Sep 17th, 2022
IBEW Local 494 and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announce Ratification of First Contract
Sep 13th, 2022
Nomination Signature Challenge Shows Michels Lacks Valid Signatures to Make August Ballot
Jun 5th, 2022
Conservatives in Chaos: Republican Party of Wisconsin Fails to Endorse in Governor’s Race
May 21st, 2022
WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Legislation That Would Codify Roe v. Wade
May 11th, 2022
WisDems Respond To Ron Johnson Calling Repealing Roe v. Wade the “Correct Decision”
“If this is the final decision, from my standpoint, it is the correct decision.”
May 3rd, 2022Ron Johnson’s Self-Serving Tax Plan Overwhelmingly Benefited Wealthiest, Over Small Businesses
Apr 29th, 2022
Two-Time Failed Candidate Tim Michels Announces Campaign for Governor
Michels owes Wisconsin answers on support of divisive policies, reliance on taxpayer dollars
Apr 25th, 2022Republicans Will Not Cut Taxes*
*Except for the Wealthy, Large Corporations, and Their Donors
Apr 18th, 2022Ahead of Tax Day, Labor Leaders Blast Johnson and GOP For Pushing to Raise Taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites
Apr 14th, 2022
Ron Johnson Once Again Votes Against Legislation That Would Hold the Chinese Government Accountable, Address Supply Chain and Inflation Issues
Johnson Opposed Legislation That Would Expand Manufacturing Jobs in Wisconsin, Address Supply Chain Issues, and Help Level the Playing Field Against China
Mar 29th, 2022Ron Johnson Slams Bipartisan Legislation that Would Bolster Supply Chain and Fight Inflation
Mar 24th, 2022
Ron Johnson’s Campaign Promise: I’m Going to Take Away Your Health Care and Raise Your Taxes
Mar 17th, 2022
WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against the Women’s Health Protection Act
Mar 1st, 2022
WisDems Statement on Trumpy Tim Ramthun’s Campaign for Governor
Ramthun’s Divisive Comments, Conspiracy Theories Highlighted at TrumpyTim.com
Feb 12th, 2022Parents, Legislator, Call Out Ron Johnson for Refusing to Lower Costs For Wisconsin Families
Feb 2nd, 2022
Rebecca Kleefisch Dodges Questions on Her Cuts to Public Safety
Kleefisch: “Shared revenue is what it is, certainly”
Feb 1st, 2022Rebecca Kleefisch “Disappointed” In Plan to Return Taxpayer Dollars, Calling it a “Non-Starter”
Jan 28th, 2022
Wisconsin’s Economy Shatters Records Under Gov. Evers
Unemployment Rate At Record Low 2.8%, State Has Projected $3.8 Billion Surplus
Jan 25th, 2022WisDems Welcome VP Harris, EPA Administrator Regan to Celebrate Clean Water Efforts
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement ahead of the Vice President’s visit
Jan 24th, 2022Johnson Barnstorms Right-Wing Radio To Push Self-Serving Agenda at Expense of Wisconsinites
Jan 18th, 2022
Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation
Jan 12th, 2022
Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign
Johnson Starts Campaign by Breaking Pledge that He’d Only Serve Two Terms
Jan 9th, 2022WisDems Chair Statement on Impending Johnson Re-Election Announcement
Senator Johnson Is Kicking off His Campaign By Breaking His Two Term Pledge
Jan 7th, 2022What They’re Saying About Ron Johnson’s Continued COVID Disinformation Campaign
Jan 5th, 2022
Ron Johnson Stood Against New Bipartisan Law To End Surprise Medical Bills & Lower Costs for Wisconsinites
Jan 4th, 2022
Ron Johnson Only Served Himself By Voting Against Pro-Wisconsin Infrastructure Legislation
Dec 15th, 2021
Ron Johnson Pushes Self-Serving, Anti-Wisconsin Agenda By Voting To Jeopardize U.S. Economy
Dec 14th, 2021
Ron Johnson Failures: Johnson Has Prolonged the Pandemic With His Dangerous COVID Disinformation Campaign
Dec 9th, 2021
Wisconsin Benefits From Historic Infrastructure Investment Senator Ron Johnson Opposes
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Nov 15th, 2021One Year Out From Election Day, WisDems Celebrate 1Year2Win Weekend of Action
Nov 8th, 2021
What They’re Saying: Local Electeds Praise Biden, Democrats in Congress for Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Nov 6th, 2021
WisDems Applaud Passage of President Biden’s Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Nov 5th, 2021
October Job Numbers Show Economy Building Back Better Thanks to President Biden
Nov 5th, 2021
As SCOTUS Hears TX Abortion Case, Wisconsinites Are Reminded of Ron Johnson’s Anti-Choice Record
Johnson Previously Stated if an Individual Doesn’t Like the Abortion Law in Their State, They “Can Move”
Nov 1st, 2021Racine County Sheriff’s Department Admits to Breaking the Law During Press Conference
Oct 28th, 2021
The Chronicles of Ron Johnson’s Scandals: Ron Johnson Started His Senate Career By Enriching Himself
Oct 28th, 2021
The Chronicles of Ron Johnson’s Scandals: Johnson Secures $215 Million Tax Break For Biggest Donors
Oct 26th, 2021
Where is Rebecca Kleefisch?
Kleefisch Hides From Media After Trump Snubs Her
Oct 22nd, 2021Johnson Stands with Dark Money Interests with Vote Against Freedom To Vote Act
Oct 20th, 2021
Wisconsinites Call Out Ron Johnson For Abandoning Them, Enriching Himself and His Biggest Donors
Oct 14th, 2021
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge: Ron Johnson’s Tax Scandals Front and Center
Oct 12th, 2021
Rebecca Kleefisch Won’t Rule Out Overturning Election Results as Governor
Oct 8th, 2021
WisDems Respond To Ron Johnson’s Continued Refusal to Explain Recent Tax Scandal
Oct 5th, 2021
Republicans’ Vote Against Paying Wisconsin’s Service Members and Veterans
Oct 5th, 2021
AFTW President and UW Students Condemn Rebecca Kleefisch’s Extreme Cuts to Education Funding
Oct 4th, 2021
Ron Johnson, GOP Lawmakers Completely Abandon Wisconsinites With Reckless Vote Against Raising the Debt Ceiling
Sep 28th, 2021
Questions Remain About Derrick Van Orden’s Participation in the January 6th Attack on Democracy
Sep 17th, 2021
For Ron Johnson, Prolonging the Pandemic is Just Another Day at the Office
Sep 14th, 2021
Rebecca Kleefisch Ditches Pretend Nonprofit At Final Hour, Surprising No One
Sep 3rd, 2021
Vos Earmarked $25,000 in Travel Reimbursement For Gableman
Gableman Has Already Been to MyPillow Guy’s Conspiracy Convention and Arizona’s Cyber Ninja Circus
Sep 1st, 2021Johnson Doubles Down on Opposition to FDA Approved Pfizer Vaccine as Cases Rise Across Wisconsin
Aug 31st, 2021
Head of WIGOP Election Review Attends MyPillow Conspiracy Convention To Get Some Pointer
Aug 12th, 2021
POLL: Wisconsinites Approve of Evers’ Steady Leadership and Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, Are Fed Up
53% of Voters Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, 54% of Voters Approve Of Biden and Evers’ Pandemic Leadership
Aug 11th, 2021Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Passes Senate Despite Ron Johnson Ignoring Best Interests of Wisconsinites
Aug 10th, 2021
Wisconsin Democrats Statement on 56th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Jul 30th, 2021
Derrick Van Orden Hasn’t Answered for His Role in the January 6th Insurrection
Jul 27th, 2021
ICYMI: Gov. Evers Investing $130 Million To Help Wisconsin Workers Bounce Back From Pandemic
Jul 15th, 2021
Wisconsin Parents Blast Senator Johnson for Standing Against Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families
Jul 14th, 2021
Johnson Calls Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families “Economic or Social Engineering”
Jul 13th, 2021
From the White House: How Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Helps Wisconsin
Jul 8th, 2021
Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Budget, Including One of the Largest Tax Cuts in Wisconsin History
Evers’ Budget Also Restores Two-thirds Funding Commitment to Public Schools and Additional Action Secures $100 Million in Federal Funds for Education
Jul 8th, 2021Wisconsin Ranked Among Best States for Jobs Thanks to Gov. Tony Evers’ Leadership
WalletHub Ranks Wisconsin 11th for Best States for Jobs, 8th for Job Market
Jun 14th, 2021Shot/Chaser: Johnson Falsely Claims to Have Helped Wisconsinites Recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun 14th, 2021
What Were Your State Legislators Up To This Weekend?
GOP Reps. Janel Brandtjen and Chuck Wichgers Abandon Wisconsinites to Visit Arizona Election Review Circus
Jun 14th, 2021Wisconsin Republicans Spend $8.5 Million Hurting Wisconsinites
Legislative Fiscal Bureau Estimates GOP Lawmakers Spent Millions Suing To End Mask Mandate and COVID-19 Protections, Defending Gerrymandering
Jun 11th, 2021After Doing China’s Bidding, Ron Johnson Can’t Answer Question on How to Stand up to China
Jun 11th, 2021
Wisconsin Republican Legislators Join Arizona’s Illegitimate Election Audit
GOP Legislators Head to “Observe” the Arizona Election Circus While School Funding Remains at Risk and Budget Unfinished
Jun 10th, 2021Key Takeaways from Johnson’s Combative Interview with the Milwaukee Press Club
Ron Johnson Makes Clear He Will Continue to Do What’s Best for Himself, Not Wisconsin
Jun 3rd, 2021Robin Vos Wasting Taxpayer Resources To Investigate Non-Existent Voter Fraud
Journal Sentinel: “Vos said he didn't know how much the taxpayer-funded investigation would cost.”
May 26th, 2021Wisconsin Republicans Who Voted Against Aid For Constituents Now Call For Cutting Unemployment Benefits Too
May 14th, 2021
Mike Gallagher Again Caves to Political Pressure, Sides With Party Extremists
Gallagher Votes Against Liz Cheney, Supports Republican Election Conspiracies
May 12th, 2021In New Interview, Ron Johnson Parrots Tucker Carlson’s Vaccine Lies
Johnson is Determined to Single-Handedly Hold Back COVID Recovery at Every Step
May 7th, 2021WisDems Release Statement on Republicans Gutting Popular, Bipartisan Policies from Gov. Evers’ Budget
Legislative Republicans Continue Political Games With Vote Against Medicaid Expansion, Marijuana Legalization, Clean Drinking Water
May 6th, 2021Small Business Relief Fund for Restaurants Opens This Week, No Thanks to the GOP
Every Republican, including Rep. Gallagher, voted against critical support
May 4th, 2021Democratic Party of Wisconsin Welcomes Vice President Harris to Milwaukee
May 4th, 2021
Robin Vos Agrees “100%” The Potential Loss of Food Aid Was An “Alarmist Talking Point”
Apr 17th, 2021
Mike Gallagher: Taxpayer Dollars Would Be Better Spent Buying Greenland Than Fixing Crumbling Roads, Ensuring Clean Drinking Water, Investing in Child Care
“Methinks [...] that you could buy Greenland, for that money [...] you could certainly install pull up bars in every airport in America, thereby solving the health crisis in America.”
Apr 16th, 2021Rebecca Kleefisch & Ron Johnson Share Stage With Speaker Who Called Capitol Attack “Staged”
Apr 14th, 2021
Robin Vos And Republican Politicians Continue To Play Games With Wisconsin’s COVID Response
Republican Politicians in the Legislature Continue To Waste Time With Irresponsible Political Games
Apr 13th, 2021DPW Statement on Gov. Evers Successfully Protecting Food Aid for Wisconsin Families
Apr 13th, 2021
It’s Ron Johnson’s Birthday, But Donald Trump’s Endorsement Is A Gift To Democrats
Apr 8th, 2021
Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Underly as Newly Elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Democrats Continue To Build Momentum, Organizing Infrastructure Leading Into 2022 Midterm Elections
Apr 6th, 2021DPW Files Ethics Complaint against Deb Kerr
Conservative DPI Candidate Violated State Law By Using Official Resources To Benefit Her Private Business
Apr 2nd, 2021Ron Johnson’s “Embarrassingly Bad” March
Johnson Continues To Make Waves… For All The Wrong Reasons
Mar 22nd, 2021Kleefisch Calls Conservatives to “Go Into Battle” With “Hand to Hand Combat”
Kleefisch’s dangerous statements follow a pattern of accepting extreme rhetoric
Mar 19th, 2021Wisconsin Democrats Condemn Acts Of Hate And Violence Against The AAPI Community
Mar 18th, 2021
DPW Chair Ben Wikler Denounces Republican Resolution Honoring Rush Limbaugh
Mar 16th, 2021
Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau
Mar 12th, 2021
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Appleton and Green Bay
Mar 12th, 2021
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Applauds WI Democrats for Advancing American Rescue Plan
Meanwhile, Ron Johnson — and all WI Republican Members — Continue to Reject Relief
Mar 6th, 2021Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement Ahead of President Biden’s Milwaukee Visit
Feb 15th, 2021
Wisconsin Democrats Release Ad Highlighting Dangers of Derrick Van Orden
Feb 13th, 2021
Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement On Day One of Trump Impeachment Trial
Feb 9th, 2021
Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement After Republican Legislature Strikes Down Protective Mask Mandate
Feb 4th, 2021
Wisconsin Democrats Release Second Ad This Week Holding Gallagher Accountable for Impeachment Vote
Jan 16th, 2021
DPW Statement on Kenosha DA’s Announcement of No Charges in Jacob Blake Case
Jan 5th, 2021
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Rothschild
Nov 1st, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Melania Trump’s Visit to West Bend
Oct 30th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump’s Visit to Kenosha
Oct 30th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 30th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Green Bay
Oct 28th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Jr. Visit to De Pere
Oct 27th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
Oct 26th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Karen Pence Visit to Waterloo
Oct 26th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces Rocky Horror Show Livestream on Halloween
Oct 25th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on White House Refusing to Address Pandemic
Oct 25th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Jr. Visit to Green Bay
Oct 24th, 2020
AG Kaul, MKE Exec Crowley, Assembly Candidate Emily Siegrist Call Out Trump Ahead of Visit
AG Josh Kaul: “We are more than six months into this pandemic, and I challenge anybody to answer this simple question: what is Donald Trump’s plan to fight the pandemic? ... The answers to those questions are simple, they don’t have a plan.”
Oct 24th, 2020Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to West Salem
Oct 23rd, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces a Superbad Cast Reunion & Watch Party
Oct 23rd, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Waukesha
Oct 22nd, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 21st, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 20th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces “Happy Days” Reunion
Sunday, October 25 at 6PM CT
Oct 19th, 2020Two years after Trump put a shovel in the ground, Wisconsin is still waiting on Foxconn to come through
Oct 19th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 18th, 2020
Janesville Leaders Slam Trump For Failed Pandemic Response as COVID-19 Cases Spikes and Economy Crashes
Oct 17th, 2020
Ahead of Mike Pence’s Visit, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, State Rep. Robyn Vining, Highlight Trump’s Leadership Failures
"Having a president that will fight the pandemic, protect our health care, and rebuild our economy stronger than it was before is the future that Wisconsinites deserve."
Oct 13th, 2020Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 12th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Eric Trump Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 12th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ivanka Trump Visit to Wisconsin
Oct 11th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Eric Trump Visit to Wisconsin
Sep 30th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Ben Carson Visit to Wisconsin
Sep 28th, 2020
Key Trump Ally Sen. Ron Johnson backs outsourcing, says it’s better to have products made ‘dirt cheap’ overseas
Sep 25th, 2020
DPW Announces Special Release of Princess Bride Cast Reunion Script Reading
Sep 22nd, 2020
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Responds to Trump’s Visit, Reports That He’ll Announce Farm Aid
Sep 17th, 2020
Ahead of Trump Visit, Wisconsin Leaders and Small Business Owners Slam Trump for Failed COVID-19 Economy
"Because of the lack of leadership we’ve seen from President Trump and the Republican administration, it’s really made my ability to provide care to my patients much more difficult."
Sep 17th, 2020It Didn’t Have to be This Bad: Mothers of University of Wisconsin Students Blast Trump for Failed COVID-19 Response
"If Trump and the Republicans had taken this pandemic seriously, my son, and countless other kids just like him, would be working their way through college."
Sep 16th, 2020Ahead of Pence Visit, Health Care Workers and Wisconsin Democrats Blast Administration for Prolonging Pandemic, Slowing Economic Recovery
"No community is immune from COVID-19 -- we’ve seen that everywhere across this state, whether it’s here in Janesville or cities or rural communities, the virus has reached everywhere because of Trump's failures."
Sep 14th, 2020Parks and Recreation Cast to Reunite For Absentee and Early Voting Push in Wisconsin
Sep 12th, 2020
Rep. Mark Pocan’s Statement on VP Mike Pence’s Announced Visit to Wisconsin
Sep 10th, 2020
Ott’s History of Siding with Abusers and Felons
NRA-Endorsed Republican Jeopardizes Public Safety
Sep 10th, 2020Union Leaders Blast Trump Administration for Betraying Working Wisconsinites
Sep 7th, 2020
Amidst Rising COVID-19 Threat on Campuses, Wisconsin Students Blast Trump for Failed Coronavirus Response
"What worries me more than anything is the uncertainty of where we will be in a few months. Cases are starting to pop up, and unfortunately it will only get worse under Trump’s weak and divisive leadership."
Sep 4th, 2020DPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter
Aug 31st, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Trump’s Announced Visit to Kenosha
Aug 29th, 2020
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Announced Mike Pence Visit to Wisconsin Lutheran College
Aug 22nd, 2020
Wisconsin Leaders Blast Women for Trump Bus Tour for Campaigning During Pandemic
Aug 16th, 2020
Ahead of Trump Visit, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Health Care Professionals Blast Administration for Failed Coronavirus Response
"The Republicans who continue to bury Wisconsin under this pandemic could learn a thing or two by watching the Democratic Convention where they’ll see the pain they’ve caused our state.”
Aug 14th, 2020Wisconsin Seniors, Congressional Candidate Slam Trump’s Relentless Attacks on Social Security
Wisconsin Senior: “Since Donald Trump took office, he has broken every promise he ever made to protect Social Security”
Aug 12th, 2020WisDems and Arena, in Partnership with the DNCC and BFP, Announce Free, All-Virtual Campaign Academy
Campaign Academy 2020 will provide free electoral training to thousands during Democratic National Convention
Aug 6th, 2020Sen. Ron Johnson Spreads Disinformation Instead of Helping Wisconsin Families
In a weekend of unhinged TV appearances, Johnson doubles down on conspiracy theories and demonizes unemployed Wisconsinites needing help
Aug 3rd, 2020DPW Vice-Chair Calls Out Trump For Exacerbating Inequalities In Communities of Color
Jul 28th, 2020
Rep. Robyn Vining, WOW County Mothers Speak Out About Child Care Struggles
Jul 23rd, 2020
Wisconsinites Blast Trump-Pence Administration on COVID-19 Response Ahead of VP Visit on Friday
Jul 16th, 2020
A Year After Trump Claims Farmers Are “Over the Hump,” They’re Struggling More Than Ever
Jul 13th, 2020
Wisconsin Women Slam Trump For Attacks On Their Health, COVID-19 Response, In-Person Campaigning
Jul 10th, 2020
DPW Launches CorruptKelly.com to Shine Light on Dan Kelly’s Blatant Corruption
Mar 20th, 2020
Local Dairy Farmers, WFU President, Call out Trump’s Trade Deals as Too Little, Too Late
Jan 29th, 2020
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Hosts Round Table with Constituents, Community Advocates, About High Prescription Drug Costs
“The first thing on our agenda when we return from this October recess is to pass the prescription drug bill that I’ve described.”
Oct 9th, 2019Two Years After Introduction, Tax Scam Bill is a Clear Failure for Working Wisconsinites
Whether it’s in rural, suburban, or the urban areas of Wisconsin, hard working Wisconsinites do not feel like they are benefitting from the tax scam bill.
Sep 27th, 2019Union Leader and DPW Chair Call Out Trump’s Broken Promises to American Workers
"The GOP promised that these taxes [tax breaks] would help the average working American. It is not true, particularly in the building trade."
Sep 26th, 2019“Toxic Tom Tiffany” Announces Bid for Congress
DPW unveils ToxicTomTiffany.com microsite and digital ad buy to highlight Tiffany's record
Sep 10th, 2019Trump’s Economy is Failing Hard-Working Wisconsinites
"President Trump’s failing economy is built on the numerous broken promises he made to hardworking Wisconsinites," DPW Chair Ben Wikler said.
Sep 6th, 2019Trump Campaign Continues to Try To Gaslight Wisconsinites Into Thinking Economy is Working for Them
"The pain Wisconsinites are feeling is real and only getting worse, and trying to gaslight them into thinking otherwise won't work."
Aug 28th, 2019DPW Chair Ben Wikler Statement on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
"On equal pay day we recognize that despite the work of generations of activists to ensure equal rights, a black woman, on average, will make 61 cents on the dollar to a white man doing the same job."
Aug 22nd, 2019Donald Trump’s Administration Laughs in the Face of Struggling Farmers
Exports continue to fall, forcing farms to close their doors, manufacturers to lay off workers, and small businesses to stop expanding.
Aug 13th, 2019Democratic Party of Wisconsin Hires Director of Trump Rapid Response
Philip Shulman will focus on bringing attention to the negative impacts of Trump’s broken promises on Wisconsin voters.
Aug 6th, 2019Scott Walker Promises Not to Run for Higher Office, Again
"While we’re glad Scott Walker has decided to flee the state after having been rejected by voters, we’re all too familiar with his habit of breaking his promises."
Jul 15th, 2019DPW Chair to President Trump: “In 2020, the Badger Bites Back”
Wisconsin Democrats call out Trump's broken promises as the President officially kicks off re-election bid
Jun 17th, 2019Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Anniversary of Trump Calling His Own Health Care Bill “Mean”
On this day in 2017 Trump accidentally told the truth about his toxic health care agenda
Jun 13th, 2019New Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Would Reduce Premiums
"Wisconsinites are paying a Vos Tax in the form of higher insurance premiums. It's time to expand Medicaid and abolish the Vos Tax."
Jun 6th, 2019Democratic Party of Wisconsin Welcomes New Leadership Team
Ben Wikler elected Chair of Party by delegates, Felesia Martin and Lee Snodgrass 1st Vice Chair and 2nd Vice Chair
Jun 2nd, 2019DPW Response to Republicans’ Wildly Out-of-Touch Convention
Wisconsin Republicans have somehow become more out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible."
May 18th, 2019Trump Comes to Wisconsin to Sell Record of Broken Promises
Wisconsinites have been deeply harmed by Trump's failures on health care and the economy
Apr 27th, 2019DPW Admin Committee Adopts 2020 Delegate Selection Plan
Wisconsin will select a total of 90 delegates and 6 alternates for the 2020 convention.
Apr 26th, 2019“Not Pro-Republican” Brian Hagedorn Sends Republican Party of Wisconsin $150,000
"Why is a judicial candidate in a nonpartisan race currently trying to enrich the Republican Party?"
Apr 1st, 2019Floundering Hagedorn Campaign Excoriated by Conservative Radio
"I'm not going to lie, I'm a little concerned"
Mar 19th, 2019DNC Announces Unprecedented Investment in DPW Organizing Program
Program will focus on mentoring students from communities of color
Feb 22nd, 2019DPW Files Federal Lawsuit Over Republicans’ Lame-Duck Power Grab
Republicans' legislation violated Democratic voters' federal constitutional rights
Feb 21st, 2019Wisconsin Black Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Candidate’s Disrespect of NAACP
"The real disgrace here is the hostile takeover of our judicial system by radical partisans like this former lawyer for Scott Walker."
Feb 1st, 2019Radical, hateful content found on blog of Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn
Hagedorn's partisan agenda has no place on Wisconsin's highest bench
Jan 31st, 2019DPW Statement on Appointment of Brad Schimel to Waukesha County Circuit Court
"Wisconsinites overwhelmingly want their courts to be independent, but Scott Walker has nonetheless appointed a highly partisan Republican to the job."
Nov 20th, 2018DPW Statement on Republicans’ Latest Attempt to Eviscerate Checks and Balances
"Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald want to put their thumbs on the scale and manipulate an election that won't happen for over a year."
Nov 15th, 2018Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions
Kleefisch: “I can’t guarantee what the Senate will pass and the Assembly will pass...”
Oct 28th, 2018Former Walker Secretary: Scott Walker Tried to Punt Blame on Broken Job Promises
"I hope you understand that I cannot be accountable for the job numbers," Walker said, according to Jardin
Oct 20th, 201820 Days Out: Walker Campaign and GOP Flailing With Health Care as Top Issue in the Race
Scott Walker Had a BAAAAAD Day on Health Care Yesterday
Oct 17th, 2018Republican Opposition to Kimberly-Clark Bill Intensifies
Lack of Leadership from Roth Makes Senate Vote Unlikely
Oct 4th, 2018Brad Schimel Blames Sexual Assault Victim for Scaring Other Survivors, Puts Politics First
"I know Josh Kaul will stand up for survivors and make sure that dangerous criminals who commit these crimes are punished."
Sep 27th, 2018Scott Walker Silent on Tweets from Republican Party Mocking Sexual Assault
Walker continues to look the other way as Senate Republicans seek to elevate alleged sexual assaulter to nation's highest bench
Sep 25th, 2018DPW Chair Responds to Trump’s Tweets Attempting to Discredit Dr. Ford, Kavanaugh’s Accuser
"Sexual assault is not a partisan issue."
Sep 21st, 2018Vukmir Defends Opposing Coverage For Hearing-Impaired Kids
Vukmir standing by her decision to vote with powerful insurance companies over Wisconsin kids and their families
Sep 18th, 2018The Foxconn Effect: Mount Pleasant Bond Rating Downgraded
The experts agree: the Foxconn deal is on shaky ground and that is bad news for taxpayers.
Sep 7th, 2018Leah Vukmir Backs Lawsuit To Gut Pre-Existing Condition Protections
GOP Senate candidate Leah Vukmir backs 3 separate Republican efforts to gut anti-discrimination protections the for 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions
Sep 4th, 2018Vice President Pence Confirms Leah Vukmir As Deciding Vote To Gut Pre-Existing Condition Protections
"We made an effort to fully repeal and replace Obamacare. And we'll continue -- with Leah Vukmir in the Senate, we'll continue to go back to that." --Vice President Mike Pence
Aug 30th, 2018Walker and Pence: Talkin’ Trump on the Tarmac?
Walker has yet to forcefully speak out against the harmful policies coming out of D.C. from the Trump administration.
Aug 30th, 2018Brad Schimel’s special interest backers go all in
RAGA dumps $2.5 million into race for floundering Schimel
Aug 28th, 2018Scott Walker’s mismanagement drove up cost of Zoo Interchange construction
Walker promised it would be completed in 2019, but that deadline will be missed following numerous delays.
Aug 27th, 20185 Questions Scott Walker Must Answer on Foxconn’s Broken Promises
Here are just a few of the questions Walker should immediately answer
Aug 27th, 2018Foxconn Moves the Goalposts…Again. Walker Says Nothing…Again
Foxconn Executive: “A lot of the plans that we put together have been modified, updated, and some of those we don’t actually know whether they are true anymore.”
Aug 23rd, 2018Brad Schimel Silent on DeVos’s Plan to Arm Teachers
Will Schimel consider letting taxpayer money fund gun purchases for schools?
Aug 23rd, 2018DPW Reality Check on AFP’s Intentionally Misleading Ad
Evers proposed $1.1 billion more than Walker according to updated reporting by Wisconsin State Journ
Aug 21st, 2018ICYMI: New Poll Shows Tony Evers Up 5 Over Scott Walker
The same poll also found that more Wisconsin voters disapprove of Walker’s job performance than approve.
Aug 17th, 2018Can Billionaire Dick Uihlein Buy A U.S. Senate Election?
Uihlein-funded super PACs have already dumped $10.7 million into buying the Republican Party's nomination for Kevin Nicholson.
Aug 13th, 2018Democratic leaders blast Brad Schimel for putting politics before kids’ safety
"If Brad Schimel truly had wanted to keep our kids and our classrooms safe, these funds would have been distributed months ago"
Aug 13th, 2018Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir Oppose Minimum Wage Laws
While Nicholson indicates opposition to any minimum wage, Vukmir has led the charge to prevent minimum wage increases and to repeal Wisconsin's prevailing wage law.
Aug 6th, 2018NRA-backed Brad Schimel “mum” on 3D-printed guns
Brad Schimel’s re-election efforts have largely benefitted from NRA funding.
Aug 2nd, 2018DPW Response to Walker’s New Foxconn Ads: Walker Knows He’s In Trouble
"The public is deeply skeptical of Walker's $4.5 billion Foxconn giveaway."
Jul 31st, 2018DPW Response to Walker Reinsurance Program
"Scott Walker claims premiums are going down but they are rising by $1400."
Jul 29th, 20183 months later, Dale Kooyenga still hasn’t refunded taxpayers $30,000 for Signgate
What excuse will Kooyenga make this time?
Jul 27th, 2018DPW Response to NBC-Marist Polling on Scott Walker
"This latest poll demonstrates that Wisconsin voters are ready for a change after eight long years of Scott Walker."
Jul 26th, 2018Scott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick
Kavanaugh was selected by President Trump because he would be in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade.
Jul 25th, 2018Brad Schimel violates campaign finance laws
"Wisconsin's top law enforcer can't even follow the law himself"
Jul 25th, 2018Glenn Grothman carries water for Trump as he puts political interests over national security
Grothman criticizes Mueller investigation just weeks after 12 Russian agents indicted
Jul 23rd, 2018Bought By A Billionaire: Uihlein Spends $8M For Nicholson
"After nearly $8 million-and-counting in support from Dick Uihlein, there's no question that Kevin Nicholson is bought and paid for by an out-of-state billionaire from Illinois"
Jul 20th, 2018What’s Walker Hiding?
Scott Walker can’t seem to get his facts straight about Russian agent; Washington Post contradicts Walker spokesman's story
Jul 18th, 2018Scott Walker’s Real Record for People With Disabilities
"Scott Walker refuses to raise the sub-minimum wage, which allows businesses to pay people with disabilities as little as 10 cents an hour because we are exempt from the minimum wage."
Jul 17th, 2018The Facts on Brad Schimel’s Botching of the Rape Kit Backlog
"It couldn’t be clearer that Wisconsin needs a new attorney general."
Jul 16th, 2018DPW demands more information on Ron Johnson’s Russia trip
"At best, Ron Johnson is a foolish, oblivious cog in Russia's efforts to undermine our democracy. At worst, he's deeply corrupt."
Jul 13th, 2018Walker’s WEDC foots taxpayers with $1 million loan given to conman in exchange for zero jobs
WEDC's mismanagement casts more doubt on Foxconn deal
Jul 11th, 2018Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson Want to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Vukmir and Nicholson also want to see protections for 133 million Americans with pre-existing conditions declared unconstitutional
Jul 9th, 2018Vukmir And Nicholson Oppose Buy American Requirements
"It's striking that Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson would break with Donald Trump and oppose making sure that the government Buys American, but it's typical of their hardline commitment to a corporate special interest agenda."
Jul 6th, 2018Wisconsin Republicans Are Calling For Unity. Why Is Kevin Nicholson Is Criticizing Ron Johnson?
"[P]lenty of people in our own state...are not happy with things Ron Johnson does"
Jul 5th, 2018Nicholson Endorses $7 Billion Children’s Health Insurance Cut
Does Leah Vukmir agree with Kevin Nicholson and support the Trump Administration-backed spending cuts?
Jul 2nd, 2018Walker Owes Wisconsin’s Families a Lot More Than a Hundred Bucks
"Scott Walker owes families a lot more than $100 to make up for his disastrous policies that have hit working families in the wallet for 7 long years."
Jul 2nd, 2018Iowa abortion restrictions struck down while Wisconsin’s remain
Wisconsin has many anti-choice laws in the books.
Jun 29th, 2018RPW Sounds The Alarm: Paul Ryan All In For Leah Vukmir
Ryan robocall for Vukmir signals party anxiety over Dick Uihlein's continued spending for Kevin Nicholson
Jun 29th, 2018Foxconn breaking promises before they’ve even broke ground
"A bad deal has gotten worse."
Jun 28th, 2018Harley-Davidson Job Losses: Walker Owns This
Walker has been too busy cozying up to Trump to stand up for Wisconsin jobs
Jun 26th, 2018D.C. Republicans Pass Vukmir and Nicholson-Backed Social Security and Medicare Cuts
Vukmir and Nicholson support plans to gut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
Jun 25th, 2018Kevin Nicholson’s Megadonor-Funded Outside Group Attacks Leah Vukmir
Despite Wisconsin Republicans' pleas for party unity, Club for Growth, a corporate special interest group bankrolled by Nicholson megadonor and Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein, has continued to attack Vukmir
Jun 22nd, 2018If sending National Guard troops to border isn’t political, then why is Scott Walker fundraising off it?
"Once again, like the typical career politician he is, Scott Walker is prioritizing his ambitions and showboating for the national Republican Party instead of doing what’s right for Wisconsin."
Jun 21st, 2018DPW Statement on Cruel Separation of Families at U.S-Mexico Border
Reporting has also revealed that children in detention facilities are kept in cages described as ‘prison-like.’
Jun 18th, 2018DPW response to Walker’s Tax Rebate Events
"More slick campaign year gimmicks from a Governor who's the ultimate politician."
Jun 15th, 20186th Congressional District added to DCCC’s Red to Blue Program
"The path to flipping the U.S. House will run through Wisconsin"
Jun 15th, 2018Brad Schimel made deliberate missteps in handling of rapekit backlog
"Schimel's callous 'waiting for a bargain price' to test the rapekit backlog shows little interest in keeping Wisconsinites safe from sexual violence"
Jun 13th, 2018Vukmir and Nicholson Break from Gov. Walker on Trump Tariffs
Walker says Trump tariffs are "bad for everyone," while Vukmir and Nicholson embrace Trump's tariffs
Jun 13th, 2018DPW Response on Special Election Victory
"Tonight is a good night for Wisconsin Democrats."
Jun 12th, 2018Vukmir and Nicholson Support Gutting Preexisting Condition Protections
The Trump Administration says protections for Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions are unconstitutional. And Vukmir and Nicholson back GOP efforts to gut the protections entirely.
Jun 8th, 2018Walker has failed Wisconsinites on jobs
New numbers from Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Wisconsin continues to lag behind the nation on job growth
Jun 7th, 2018André Jacque: an enemy to women’s health care
"His extreme record shows no regard for the health, safety and dignity of Wisconsin women or vital, life-saving research"
Jun 7th, 2018Wisconsin Democrats leave 2018 convention energized and ready to win
Candidates up and down the ballot offered positive vision for future of Wisconsin under Democratic leadership
Jun 5th, 2018“Outsider” Opportunist Kevin Nicholson Self-Promoted for Insider Job
New report details Nicholson's "arm twisting of insiders" to secure a Gov. Walker appointment
Jun 1st, 2018GOP Tax Law Sends 80% Of Cuts To Top 1%, Big Corporations
Vukmir and Nicholson running on gifting billions in tax cuts to large corporations and the ultra-rich
May 31st, 2018Andre Jacque votes against local schools
Local schools blindsided by "Jacque Shock"
May 31st, 2018Vukmir Backs Tax Breaks For Big Donors, Hikes On Working Families
Vukmir running on GOP tax law that gifts 83% of benefits to big corporations and the richest 1 percent of Americans
May 30th, 2018Leah Vukmir: Anti-Choice Extremist
Equally as extreme, is Vukmir's hardline commitment to taking away Wisconsin women's right to choose.
May 25th, 2018Foxconn may break promises to Wisconsin before they even break ground
"Foxconn has a history of breaking promises to communities...."
May 23rd, 2018Vukmir and Nicholson Embrace Zero-Exception Abortion Ban, “Personhood”
"[A] personhood measure could criminalize certain forms of birth control"
May 21st, 2018Statement from DPW on the harm Gov. Walker has done to Wisconsin classrooms
"Wisconsin students can't afford another minute of Scott Walker's disastrous education policies, let alone another four years."
May 21st, 2018DPW on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Endorsement of Ultra-Conservative Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate
Fearing a repeat of the disastrous 2012 GOP primary, Senator Ron Johnson has called on the “weaker candidate” to “exit the race”
May 12th, 2018DPW response to nasty, panicked GOP state convention
The state GOP ignores Wisconsin needs and faces a bleak outlook for their party and its divisive leaders
May 12th, 2018ICYMI: Illinois to sue EPA over Foxconn pollution
"Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs from Foxconn without paying a dime and even they are skeptical and raising objections"
May 7th, 2018Vukmir and Nicholson’s 2016 Presidential Pick Admits Tax Law is a Scam
Both Vukmir and Nicholson backed Marco Rubio's presidential run -- and now Rubio admits that the scam GOP tax law is leaving families behind
May 1st, 2018Politically calculating Walker flip-flops on campaigning with Trump
"Walker is too close to distance himself from Trump and his toxicity"
Apr 30th, 2018“Testy” GOP Senate Debate’s “Clashes” and “Jabs” Escalate Nasty Primary
Vukmir and Nicholson's mutual disdain has been building for months, and last night's debate proves that things are only going to get worse and further weaken the Republican field.
Apr 27th, 2018ICYMI: Schimel grossly misrepresented scope of rape kit backlog
Thanks to Brad Schimel's neglect and lack of guidance, hundreds of untested rape kits are discovered to have involved unknown suspects
Apr 27th, 2018FACT CHECK: Vukmir and Nicholson’s TrumpCare Plans Strip Care From 30M
Vukmir and Nicholson-backed TrumpCare plans gut pre-existing condition protections and take care away from tens of millions of Americans
Apr 26th, 2018Mayor Pete Buttigieg to be keynote speaker at 2018 DPW state convention
"Mayor Pete is a rising star and a trailblazer whose progressive, Democratic values resonate even in some of the reddest parts of our nation"
Apr 26th, 2018Illinois Billionaire Dick Uihlein, Kevin Nicholson’s Biggest Backer, Named GOP’s Top 2018 Spender
The Illinois-based megadonor has already poured $17.4 million into 10 groups backing Kevin Nicholson's candidacy.
Apr 23rd, 2018B-list candidate Bryan Steil announces doomed run for 1st congressional district seat
Democratic candidates are fired up like never before
Apr 22nd, 2018In memory of legend Vel R. Phillips
"Her legacy and strength in the face of hatred and injustice stays with us now as we continue her march."
Apr 18th, 2018Huh. Yet Another Kevin Nicholson-Roy Moore Connection
Months after the alleged sexual predator's dramatic loss, Moore's boosters continue to line up behind Kevin Nicholson
Apr 17th, 2018Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson Campaigning on Scam GOP Tax Law
Vukmir, Nicholson back paying for Big Pharma tax breaks with Social Security and Medicare cuts
Apr 17th, 2018Illinois Billionaire Dick Uihlein Pours More Than $17 Million Into Groups Supporting Kevin Nicholson
"Kevin Nicholson is bought and paid for by Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein"
Apr 16th, 2018Walker Ranked 8th Least Popular Governor in Nation
New Morning Consult briefing shows Walker approval numbers underwater
Apr 13th, 2018Eric Hovde Declines 2018 Run, Reiterates “Concerns” With Kevin Nicholson
"Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson will continue their brutally negative campaigns as right-wing candidates promising to sell out Wisconsin’s working families in order to help corporate special interests get even richer"
Apr 8th, 2018Poll: Americans Worried as GOP Sabotage Spikes Health Care Premiums
As Wisconsinites face skyrocketing health care costs following GOP sabotage, Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson continue to run on taking away 30 million Americans' health care access
Apr 6th, 2018Vukmir-Nicholson #GOPTaxScam is Still a Giveaway to the Richest Americans
GOP tax law sends more than 80% of benefits to the richest one percent and big corporations like Exxon and Pfizer, while hiking taxes on middle-class Americans
Apr 5th, 2018GOP’s Latest Attack on WI Women’s Health Care Becomes Law
The measure, cosponsored by U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Scott Walker
Apr 4th, 2018Walker to Koch Brothers: Save me from ‘a #BlueWave’
Unable to buy or rig his party to victory, Walker lashes out at Wisconsin voters
Apr 4th, 2018Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay $30,000 for Rep. Kooyenga Crime
Kooyenga should reimburse Wisconsinites for the money we paid to settle his lawsuit for theft
Apr 3rd, 2018In memory of former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager
"Today we say farewell today to one of Wisconsin’s most dedicated grassroots progressives..."
Mar 31st, 2018Notoriously Dishonest Kevin Nicholson Calls First Lady Tonette Walker A Liar
"The first lady says Vukmir’s opponent refused to shake her son Alex’s hand," from WITI-TV.
Mar 30th, 2018Caucus Supports Milwaukee’s Proposed Ordinance Banning Conversion Therapy
"This practice leads to increased rates of suicide and depression as well as other long-term negative consequences," said Austin Kieler.
Mar 27th, 2018Screnock declines to behave ethically on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court
Wisconsin’s largest corporate lobbyist, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, has spent more than $1.35 million in its attempts to elect Michael Screnock.
Mar 26th, 2018Statements from Wisconsin Democrats on the Republican Extraordinary Session
"Republicans are so fearful of the Wisconsin voters that they have publicly embarrassed themselves by calling a legislative session that is a clear attack on democracy just so they can avoid losing more special elections." - Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Mar 23rd, 2018Leah Vukmir Leaves 600 Wisconsin Workers Behind
After supporting GOP tax law that led to mass-layoff announcements, Leah Vukmir failed to deliver for Kimberly-Clark workers facing layoffs
Mar 21st, 2018Remember: Vukmir, Nicholson Want Armed Teachers, Guns In Classrooms
Wisconsin's Republican U.S. Senate candidates are calling for adding guns in classrooms.
Mar 14th, 2018The impact of Scott Walker and Betsy DeVos’ crusade against public schools has been devastating for Wisconsin students
Democrats have consistently supported public education, a fact that intimidates Walker in his re-election bid
Mar 12th, 2018GOP Tax Scam Gifts Big Pharma a Massive Windfall, While Americans Struggle with Skyrocketing Drug Costs
The Republican U.S. Senate field has embraced the GOP tax law that hikes taxes on 53% of Americans and spikes health insurance premiums, while gifting billions to Big Pharma special interests
Feb 23rd, 2018Statement from DPW Chair Martha Laning on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Election
"With their million-dollar down-payment, the Republican Party and corporate special interests see Michael Screnock as a good investment who will do their bidding," Martha Laning said.
Feb 20th, 2018Republicans Caused Wisconsinites’ Spiking Health Care Costs
Republicans Have Sole Ownership of Wisconsin’s Rising Health Insurance Premiums, a Result of Years of Sabotage and Undercutting the Affordable Care Act
Feb 20th, 2018AG Brad Schimel’s neglect and incompetence let rapists walk the streets for years
“For Schimel to drop the ball on his most basic responsibility is embarrassing and an insult to those who’ve bravely come forward seeking justice”
Feb 9th, 2018Response to the Government Shutdown
"Republicans have no one to blame but themselves."
Jan 19th, 2018Democrats Triumph in Special Elections
The gains our great candidates made in traditionally Republican territory are further proof of the growing Democratic wave building here in Wisconsin and across the country.
Jan 16th, 2018Response to Walker’s revisions last night on Lincoln Hills
"Walker simply must not be allowed to gloss over the neglect and inattention he has had both for Lincoln Hills, and more broadly for Wisconsin."
Jan 16th, 2018Walker and Ryan must denounce Trump & Fox News and stand up for Wisconsin
The following is a statement from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's Communications Director, Melanie Conklin.
Jan 12th, 2018Another Walker Non-Answer on Lincoln Hills Raises a Significant Question
What changed to make your office finally address this crisis?
Jan 12th, 2018When Will Lincoln Hills Close?
If Gov. Walker has been making plans as he claims -- rather than another political cover up -- this should be an easy question to answer
Jan 9th, 2018Walker agrees to do his job after years of willful neglect and political cover up at Lincoln Hills — now when it threatens his own re-election
Six years of dangerous inaction by Republicans caused a crisis at the juvenile facility to mount and still no immediate action is planned
Jan 4th, 2018Nicholson and Vukmir Endorse Cuts to Earned Benefits
Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir embrace Paul Ryan's plans to cut earned benefits, including Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid
Dec 29th, 2017Response to Passage of the GOP Tax Plan
"Today Republicans became the party of raising taxes on America’s middle class."
Dec 20th, 2017Response to latest GOP Tax Plan
"Republicans seem hell bent on further deepening inequalities in America."
Dec 15th, 2017Roy Moore Falls Short, But Kevin Nicholson Is Tonight’s Biggest Loser
"A lot of Republicans lost tonight, but perhaps no one so badly as Kevin Nicholson..."
Dec 12th, 2017DPW Ads: Leah Vukmir & Kevin Nicholson Are “Roy Moore’s WI Enablers”
Vukmir and Nicholson have stood silently by the Republican Party as it funds alleged serial sexual predator Roy Moore
Dec 8th, 2017AG Schimel talks of prosecution & “proof” when asked about accusers of disgraced candidate Roy Moore
In the face of highly-corroborated allegations of sexual misconduct, Wisconsin attorney general casts doubt on survivors of sexual assault
Dec 6th, 2017Walker and Ryan must denounce Trump & RNC for propping up Republican Moore
Wisconsin Republicans can stand with women or they can condone the behavior of the Republican Party and president toward an alleged serial sexual predator up for election next week
Dec 5th, 2017Wisconsin deserves transparency on Gallagher’s relationship with former National Security Advisor Flynn
Gallagher’s constituents deserve to know the details behind his involvement with Flynn.
Dec 1st, 2017Did Sen. Ron Johnson cut a Tax Bill deal that will enrich him personally?
Johnson a 'yes' now on the tax bill after a high-profile battle that benefits his business
Dec 1st, 2017Gov. Walker endorses the federal tax scam that favors the rich
House tax bill, set for a vote today, will raise taxes, gives breaks to wealthy elite
Nov 16th, 2017According to uncovered secret agenda, AG Brad Schimel attended lavish weekend retreat at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago with elite donors
DPW Chair demands Schimel come clean with Wisconsinites on his role
Nov 15th, 2017The Art of a Desperate Deal
Gov. Walker signs $3 billion taxpayer giveaway to Foxconn
Nov 10th, 2017It’s too late: Wisconsin can’t trust a “new” Scott Walker
"All these people have been waiting for Walker to do something for seven years."
Nov 5th, 2017Senate Republicans Attack the Health of Women Across Wisconsin
Anti-choice extremist U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is a sponsor
Oct 26th, 2017Bowen to Walker: Stop trying to silence NFL players
"His moves to stoke anger and resentment are as cynical as politics gets."
Oct 24th, 2017Wisconsin Can’t Afford Another Foxconn “Nuclear Bomb”
Gov. Walker’s negotiations lack taxpayer protections, expertise, and basic competence
Oct 20th, 2017Response to Walker’s Revisionist Campaign Stunt
“His new white W logo stands for nothing but Walker himself, as he has always put his personal political pursuits far ahead of Wisconsin’s needs and interest.”
Oct 18th, 2017What are Walker and Foxconn hiding?
$3 billion deal continues to be negotiated in secret
Oct 17th, 2017Remembering Jerry Kleczka, a True Public Servant
Former Congressman Kleczka dedicated his life to serving his community, even after his 35 years in elected office
Oct 9th, 2017Vukmir And Nicholson Support Trump Limits to Women’s Healthcare Access
"Shame on Leah Vukmir..."
Oct 6th, 2017Leah Vukmir leads vote to cut wages for Wisconsin workers
Late-night budget motion to eliminate prevailing wage would disproportionately harm veterans
Sep 6th, 2017Disgraced former Sheriff Clarke joins shady pro-Trump super PAC
"Milwaukee County taxpayers will finally be relieved of footing the bill for David Clarke's real job: a mouthpiece for Donald Trump."
Sep 5th, 2017Wisconsin Democrats recognize workers on Labor Day 2017
"Happy Labor Day!"
Sep 4th, 2017Another GOP candidate declines to challenge Tammy Baldwin
"The weak field of GOP candidates willing to challenge Tammy Baldwin continues to dwindle with Rep. Dale Kooyenga declining to run."
Aug 30th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Builds its Communications Team
Melanie Conklin to lead Democratic Party of Wisconsin communications team.
Aug 22nd, 2017Brad Schimel still hasn’t disavowed Trump’s Charlottesville comments
Our state deserves better.
Aug 17th, 2017Statement on the Potential Withholding of Wisconsin’s ACA Cost Sharing Reductions
CBO report states ending the Cost Sharing Reductions for insurers will result in the increase of premiums by 20% in 2018 and 25% by 2020.
Aug 15th, 2017Statement on the Violence in Charlottesville
"Democrats across Wisconsin will continue to build bridges, not walls."
Aug 14th, 2017Senator Ron Johnson blames McCain’s brain tumor for “no” vote on GOP’s failed ACA repeal
"...Shameful."
Aug 9th, 2017Senator Ron Johnson Claims He Doesn’t “Have a Clue What We’re Going To Be Voting On,” Casts Key Vote Anyway
"Republicans must stop abandoning everyday families."
Jul 25th, 2017Kevin Nicholson Silent as Republicans Raided Funding for King
Did Kevin Nicholson support Rep. Dale Kooyenga and D.C. Leah's votes to raid millions from the funds available to take care of Wisconsin's elderly veterans?
Jul 21st, 2017Statement on Senate Health Care Developments
"In 2018, the voters will choose progressives who stood up to protect their health care."
Jul 18th, 2017What You Won’t Find in the Republican Senate Budget Proposal
If you ask people across the state what the state should fund, most will tell you that we should fund our schools, our roads and essential services that keep us safe.
Jul 18th, 2017Kevin Nicholson Ignored Whistleblowers, Skipped Briefing, Tour, “Took Few Visible Actions”
"Kevin Nicholson was in a position to stop the problems at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King and he did nothing until it was politically expedient."
Jul 16th, 2017Nicholson Super PAC Throws Hail Mary to Save Embattled Candidacy, Before it Even Begins
"It's not surprising that the only person willing to support Kevin Nicholson is an Illinois multimillionaire."
Jul 13th, 2017Wisconsin is still wondering: Where’s Kevin on health care repeal?
"It's time for Kevin to come out of the shadows and show his support for the Senate GOP legislation."
Jul 12th, 2017National Trend Appears as Gov. Scott Walker and Republican Governors Struggle to Govern
Republican-led Illinois, Maine and New Jersey all failed to pass a state budget before the July 1st deadline.
Jul 6th, 2017Amid Budget Impasse, Gov. Scott Walker to Beg President Trump for a Re-Election Federal Bailout
In a memo released today, Walker proposed asking the federal government for $300 million in long-term borrowing to fill holes in his transportation budget.
Jul 6th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Black Caucus’ Statement On Verdict In Heaggan-Brown Trial
"The Black Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin supports the calls for peace, requested by the family of Sylville Smith."
Jun 26th, 2017Walker Joins Cruz, Tea Party Supporting Massive Unfunded Mandate on Wisconsin
"Stop playing partisan politics and put Wisconsin first, for once."
Jun 26th, 2017Another Top Tier Senate Contender Bows Out of Race
AP broke the news that Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch has decided not to enter the GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Jun 19th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement Regarding Michael Gableman Not Seeking Re-Election
Strong Candidates and Grassroots Enthusiasm Intimidate Justice Michael Gableman from Seeking a Second Term
Jun 15th, 2017Will Gov. Scott Walker Stand Up For Vulnerable Wisconsinites At Risk Of Losing Health Care Insurance?
It's been widely reported that Senate Republicans are drafting their version of Trumpcare behind closed doors.
Jun 13th, 2017Rep. Sean Duffy Actually Said These Words Out Loud
"And my concern, Martha, is what the hell are we investigating?"
Jun 13th, 2017Mayor Tom Barrett and Chair Martha Laning Slam Disastrous Trumpcare Bill, Call For Strengthening ACA
If Trumpcare becomes the law of the land, it is estimated that 311,000 Wisconsin residents will lose their health care coverage.
Jun 10th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Extraordinary Testimony from James Comey
"Shockingly, the President does not seem to prioritize the integrity of our democracy."
Jun 8th, 2017Stalled: Republicans Struggle With State Budget Process
Sen. Leah Vukmir and Rep. Dale Kooyenga Fail To Get The Job Done
Jun 7th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on the President’s Decision to Withdraw From The Paris Agreement
"Anyone who cares about the future of our planet and the future of our economy should remember his action this week and plan to vote him out of office..."
Jun 2nd, 2017Wisconsin Needs A Straight Answer From Gov. Scott Walker After Trumpcare CBO Score
The CBO found the premiums could rise as much as 700 percent for low-income seniors.
May 26th, 2017TrumpCare To Cost 23 Million Americans Their Health Insurance By 2026
According to a report released by the CBO and JCT, Wisconsin Republicans voted to raise premiums on their own constituents to the tune of a twenty percent hike starting just next year.
May 24th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on AG Brad Schimel Request To Supreme Court For A Stay In Redistricting Lawsuit Ruling
"Schimel should end his tremendous waste of taxpayer resources and urge the legislature to create new lines as requested by the highest court in the land..."
May 22nd, 2017Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Exposed
CNN Reports Sheriff Clarke Plagiarized Portions of his Master's Thesis On Homeland Security
May 22nd, 2017Speaker Paul Ryan Swears House GOP To Secrecy Regarding Trump’s Ties To Russia, Spokesperson Lies About The Conversation
“There’s two people I think Putin pays: Rohrabacher and Trump,” House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said
May 17th, 2017Walker’s Economic Disaster Corporation Still In Chaos
It isn't the first time Gov. Walker's flagship job creation agency has shown an inability to do its duties on behalf of the taxpayers.
May 17th, 2017Where’s Kevin?
We Have More Questions Following Kevin Nicholson's Disastrous Interview About His Record of Supporting Democrats
May 17th, 2017AG Brad Schimel’s Gross Incompetence On Display At Department Of Justice
Schimel struggled once again to describe the state’s progress in the state's rape kit backlog
May 16th, 2017Gov. Scott Walker Largest Benefactor Of Betsy DeVos Led Campaign To Unfairly Fund Unaccountable Private Schools
"For six years, Gov. Walker has come up with excuse after excuse for making historic cuts to public education..."
May 15th, 2017Republican Convention Shows Why Wisconsin Needs New Leadership
Republican leaders lauded President Trump's health care bill which will mean real harm for Americans across our nation while doling out massive tax giveaways for the rich.
May 13th, 2017Governor Walker’s Greatest Accomplishment: Shrunken Middle Class
"For 8 long years, Governor Walker and Republicans in Madison have driven our families further from success."
May 12th, 2017Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Department of Justice Deserves Extra Scrutiny
DoJ spent 10,000 on challenge coins, rape kit backlog still looms
May 9th, 2017KevinForWisconsin.com: The History of A Political Opportunist
The new website walks through political opportunist and wannabe GOP Senate nominee.
May 8th, 2017Gov. Walker Must Support Covering Wisconsinites With Pre-Existing Conditions
"The Governor should decline a waiver exempting insurance companies from prohibitions that help individuals with pre-existing conditions get the care they need."
May 5th, 2017Political Opportunist Kevin Nicholson Caught in His Lies
"Kevin Nicholson is a political opportunist that runs to catch the political winds."
May 5th, 2017Gov. Scott Walker Still Refuses To Act As Grand Jury Recommends Criminal Charges Against Sheriff Clarke’s Staff
"Unfortunately, this is right in line with Walker's record on public safety."
May 3rd, 2017Is Sheriff David Clarke Backing Down From Challenging Sen. Tammy Baldwin?
"Sheriff Clarke has tried everything under the sun to increase his profile."
May 1st, 2017Speaker Paul Ryan Returns To His District Only To Receive An Award
Since 1999, Speaker Ryan has only passed three bills that have become law where he was the lead sponsor.
Apr 28th, 2017Illinois Multi-Millionaire Super PAC Launches False Attack Ads
Super PAC Attacks Get Pulled
Apr 28th, 2017D.C. Leah Hits Corrupt Washington Lobbying Group For Campaign Cash
"D.C. Leah is going above and beyond to show her interests lie with powerful D.C. special interest..."
Apr 26th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On 5th Anniversary of $1 Trillion Student Loan Debt
"Five years ago, the total student loan debt in our country reach $1 trillion, that figure now stands at more than $1.3 trillion."
Apr 25th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Celebrates 46th Anniversary of Earth Day
"We must maintain local control of our natural resources so that communities are able to protect their own quality of life."
Apr 22nd, 2017President Trump Announces Support for Tammy Baldwin’s #BuyAmerica Legislation
"President Trump supports Senator Tammy Baldwin's legislation to create and retain manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin."
Apr 19th, 2017Manafort Pushes Chinese Billionaire Steel, Trump Feigns Buy America Support
While Trump has promised a “Buy American, Hire American” policy, he and Speaker Ryan have repeatedly done the opposite.
Apr 17th, 2017Following Successful Fundraising Quarter, Tammy Baldwin Criss Crossed Wisconsin Talking Jobs, Opioid Crisis, Veterans Choice
Tammy will continue to travel the state, listening to Wisconsinites, and fighting Washington special interests that hurt working families.
Apr 14th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Jakubowski Arrest
"Thank you to all of the law enforcement officers whose selfless service over the past nine days lead to the arrest of Joseph Jakubowski."
Apr 14th, 2017Is this a Senate race or a yacht sale?
Even conservative radio personality, Mark Belling, is unimpressed with the current slate of candidates.
Apr 13th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on the Passing Of Former Chair William Gerrard
"He will be greatly missed."
Apr 12th, 2017Sen. Ron Johnson Breaks 200 Years of Precedent for Anti-Children, Anti-Worker, Pro-Corporate Supreme Court Justice
Gorsuch’s decisions have been wildly pro-corporate and both anti-worker’s and women’s rights.
Apr 6th, 2017Sen. Leah Vukmir’s Ugly Record On Equal Pay
In 2009, then-Rep. Leah Vukmir voted against the Democratic-led legislature making it easier for victims of wage discrimination to have their day in court.
Apr 4th, 2017Rep. Glenn Grothman Fights to Make Trumpcare Worse and Stifle Wisconsin’s Economy in the Process
Grothman has introduced an amendment to unfairly kick 26-year-olds off their parent's health care insurance.
Mar 22nd, 2017As FBI Confirms Russia Investigation
Will Potential Republican Senate Candidates Keep Party First?
Mar 21st, 2017Just Call Her ‘D.C. Leah’
Vukmir Kicks off Senate Campaign with Lobbyists, Elite in DC
Mar 21st, 2017Republican Extremists Eye Fetal Tissue Bill for the Second Straight Legislative Session
"Not only is this proposal out of touch with the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, it does nothing to move our state forward."
Mar 16th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Applauds Legislative Democrats’ “Wisconsin Way Forward” Agenda
"The bold ideas announced by legislative Democrats highlight our shared values and are exactly what our state needs right now."
Mar 16th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on CBO Score of Speaker Ryan’s Health Care Bill
"Speaker Ryan's bill will make everyday Americans pay more money for fewer benefits, and leave many of his fellow Wisconsinites without any health care at all."
Mar 13th, 2017What They’re Saying About Speaker Paul Ryan and the House GOP’s Health Care Bill
Speaker Paul Ryan hasn't seen a warm reception to his conference's bill.
Mar 7th, 2017Less coverage, higher costs, huge tax giveaways to those at the top. This took six years?
"This is a more of the same chaos, uncertainty, and half-baked ideas from Speaker Ryan's House and the Trump administration."
Mar 7th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Vice President Mike Pence Visit To Janesville
"Instead of trying to rip coverage away from Americans, we should be working to strengthen the Affordable Care Act..."
Mar 3rd, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions
"Sessions' recusal is not enough."
Mar 3rd, 2017Wisconsin Is Asking: Where Is Speaker Paul Ryan?
Wisconsinites have had enough of being ignored by Republican leaders
Feb 27th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Jason Rae on Becoming DNC Secretary
The Secretary is the Party’s official record-keeper and keeper of the Party's relationships with members.
Feb 27th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on DNC Chair Election
"Democrats nationwide are ready to fight for our values and the future of our country under the leadership of Tom Perez. "
Feb 27th, 2017Gov. Scott Walker Is Desperate To Impress President Donald Trump
Here are the facts you need to know about the Governor's D.C. establishment talking points
Feb 22nd, 2017WisDems Statement on the Passing of Ed Garvey
"Ed was a true progressive who fought tirelessly for everyday Wisconsinites..."
Feb 22nd, 2017Wisconsin To Donald Trump: Scott Walker Has No Place At The Department of Labor
During his tenure as Governor, Scott Walker has rammed destructive, anti-worker policies through the Republican-controlled legislature.
Feb 15th, 2017Wisconsin Republicans Shrug Off National Security Risk
"Just three weeks into the Trump Presidency, major national security risks have reared their head..."
Feb 15th, 2017Rep. Sean Duffy is Charleston, South Carolina’s Top Story
"Of course the people of Charleston are deeply offended by Rep. Sean Duffy's comments..."
Feb 8th, 2017Rep. Sean Duffy: ‘Look at the good things that came from’ the Charleston Church Terrorist Attack
Rep. Sean Duffy has rebuffed Wisconsin values at every turn, but today he took his act to a new low.
Feb 7th, 2017Rep. Sean Duffy Emphatically Supports President Trump’s Cruel and Un-American Executive Order
Even as millions of Americans, including business leaders, express their displeasure with the law, Rep. Sean Duffy wasted no time jumping on President Trump's cruel and un-American bandwagon.
Jan 31st, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Federal Judge Ordering New Legislative District Maps
"This is an incredibly important ruling for the people of Wisconsin and our democracy."
Jan 27th, 2017State Superintendent John Humphries’ Privatization Plot Thickens
Right-wing State Superintendent candidate John Humphries is deadset on privatizing Wisconsin public schools.
Jan 26th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Hires New Organizing Director
She will officially start with the Democratic Party on February 6.
Jan 25th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Statement Honoring the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
"Today, we honor 44 years of a woman having the choice to make her own decisions with regards to her health."
Jan 23rd, 2017Does Rep. Sean Duffy Support Hiking Home Insurance Premiums As Much As $900 On Wisconsin Households?
Homeowners could see the costs of homeownership rise due to President Trump's administrative order.
Jan 23rd, 2017Meet Donald Trump’s Anti-Public Education, Influence Peddling Billionaire: Betsy DeVos
DeVos presents a clear danger to public schools.
Jan 17th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
"This week, we'll begin a new era that will likely test the progress we've made towards honoring King's legacy and fulfilling his dream."
Jan 16th, 2017Democratic Party of Wisconsin Response To Gov. Scott Walker’s State of the State Address
"Jobs continue to leave the state and wages remain stagnant for many."
Jan 10th, 2017Did Wisconsin Republicans Vote To Gut The Office Of Congressional Ethics?
The Office of Congressional Ethics is designed to ensure accountability and transparency in the U.S. Congress, and without it, members of Congress lack proper oversight.
Jan 3rd, 2017Gov. Scott Walker Neglects Wisconsin, Ignores Problems Facing Lincoln Hills
"Gov. Walker and his administration should stop ignoring the workers and children at Lincoln Hills and work to face the problems there head-on," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning.
Dec 31st, 2016Speaker Paul Ryan Shows Loyalty Lies with Putin and the Kremlin, Not the American People
The response from Speaker Ryan shows the worst kind of partisanship.
Dec 15th, 2016WI GOP Picks Kremlin Over The Heartland
They have stood by Donald Trump and his attacks on the intelligence community
Dec 13th, 2016GOP Failing On Wisconsin Jobs
Instead of putting more Wisconsinites to work, Wisconsin Republicans have prioritized business tax credits for corporations that ship jobs overseas.
Dec 8th, 2016High Time For Sheriff David Clarke To Get Back To Work
Four prisoners have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in recent months.
Dec 8th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Executive Director
Jason Sidener to be the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's next Executive Director.
Dec 2nd, 2016Rep. Sean Duffy Chooses Trump’s Swamp Over Wisconsin
Duffy joins Wall Street insiders.
Dec 1st, 2016Trump’s Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, A Danger To Public Education
"Wisconsin knows first hand the danger Betsy DeVos poses as head of the Department of Education."
Nov 23rd, 2016Statement From Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair On Federal Court Blocking Republican-Gerrymandered Maps
"This is a historic victory for our democracy and all of the voters in the great state of Wisconsin."
Nov 21st, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Statement On Trump White House Hires
"It is also beyond comprehension that Priebus is so willing and enthusiastic to run the White House alongside Steven Bannon..."
Nov 15th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Endorses Rep. Keith Ellison for DNC Chair
"I am confident Rep. Ellison will continue to move our party forward and he will fight for the progressive values we share as Democrats," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning.
Nov 14th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Election Results
"We will also work to hold President-Elect Trump accountable to the people who elected him."
Nov 9th, 2016Questions for Senator Johnson As He Campaigns with Eric Trump
Senator Ron Johnson is falling back into the arms of Donald Trump.
Nov 3rd, 2016Associated Press: Democratic Counties Outpacing Republican Counties Nearly 2-to-1 after over 460,000 early votes cast
Only 16 percent of early votes have come from Republican strongholds.
Nov 2nd, 2016Economic Experts Say Senator Johnson’s Offshore Tax Haven Raises Serious Ethical Questions
Comes after revelations that Senator Johnson invested in an offshore tax scheme in Ireland
Oct 31st, 2016Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Mad Scientist” Edition
On Monday Senator Johnson tried to argue that the “jury is still out” on whether humans impact the climate.
Oct 28th, 2016Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over Lindsey Graham’s Appearance With Sen. Johnson
Senator Graham has called for Republicans to drop Trump, but Sen. Johnson still supports him.
Oct 27th, 2016Sen. Luther Olsen: “We Don’t Need Everybody To Go To College”
Olsen's comments are indicative of his failed leadership on the issue of college affordability.
Oct 27th, 2016Sen. Luther Olsen Plays Hide And Seek With The Voters
In a candidate forum the Senator Olsen refused to disclose if he would vote for his party's presidential nominee.
Oct 26th, 2016Senator Johnson is Wisconsin’s Worst Weatherman
Senator Johnson ignores climate change to protect special interests.
Oct 25th, 2016State Representative Dana Wachs Statement on Ivanka Trump’s Wisconsin Visit
"No matter who Donald Trump sends to Wisconsin to argue his case, his record speaks for itself," said Rep. Wachs.
Oct 20th, 2016Veteran’s Daughter Slams Sen. Johnson for Exploiting Their Tragedy on Debate Stage
Family unhappy with Johnson's failure and his desperate political exploitation
Oct 20th, 2016Does Sen. Johnson Agree With Sheriff Clarke and Donald Trump That It’s “Pitchfork Time”
Wisconsinites want to know...
Oct 17th, 2016Ahead of Donald Trump’s Visit to Green Bay, Senator Tammy Baldwin and Tom Nelson Condemn his Divisive Rhetoric
"It is time for all leaders to reject Donald Trump once and for all, and to denounce his long record of hurtful and abusive behavior," said Tom Nelson.
Oct 17th, 2016On Press Call Elected Officials and Advocates Denounce Senator Johnson for His Continued Support of Trump
Call Comes As Trump Campaigns In Green Bay Today
Oct 17th, 2016Senator Johnson Put Partisanship Ahead of Wisconsinites as Committee Chairman
For nearly six years Senator Johnson has been at the center of Washington gridlock.
Oct 17th, 2016Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Rep. Joe Heck, Sen. Mark Kirk and Sen. John Thune Have Pulled Their Support for Trump…Why Hasn’t Sen. Johnson?
Republican Senators, Congressmen and Governors are Pulling Their Support for Trump, but Sen. Johnson remains committed to Donald Trump as his nominee.
Oct 8th, 2016WisDems Chair Laning: “Donald Trump’s comments about women are truly horrific.”
"These recent revelations are nothing new when it comes to Trump’s treatment of women..."
Oct 8th, 2016Will Sen. Johnson Stay Silent After Trump Insults Veterans Suffering from PTSD?
Rather than condemn Trump, Sen. Johnson has condoned him over and over again.
Oct 3rd, 2016Open Records Request Further Reveals Sen. Luther Olsen’s Negligence of Wisconsin Veterans
Sen. Olsen skipped a meeting at the King Veterans home to attend another very "important obligation" - judging a baking contest.
Sep 29th, 2016Gov. Walker Continues to neglect student loan debt crisis
Republican's inaction is doing lasting damage to Wisconsin's economy.
Sep 27th, 2016Senator Johnson’s Multi-Millionaire Madness: The Final Four
Round one is over, and it’s a race to the bottom.
Sep 26th, 2016Sen. Fitzgerald Desperately Tries To Deny Knowledge Of Republican Pay-to-Play Operation
State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald claimed ignorance about the fundraising scheme and the donations.
Sep 22nd, 2016Senator Johnson’s Multi-Millionaire Madness Bracket Challenge
Senator Johnson has left behind a trail of suspect choices and shady deals.
Sep 22nd, 2016Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Following Donald Trump Model Of Withholding Financial Records
In 2015, private groups or individuals paid $51,840 in airfare for the Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke to fly to 25 events, meetings or speaking engagements.
Sep 19th, 2016Wisconsin Democrats Join Speaker Paul Ryan’s Call for Donald Trump to Release His Tax Returns
Last week’s report offers a disturbing preview of the foreign entanglements that could influence Donald Trump.
Sep 19th, 2016Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Who Done It” Edition
Senator Johnson’s dishonest response has only made things worse.
Sep 16th, 2016Rep. Sean Duffy Chooses Big Banks and Wall Street over Main Street
If he is successful the safeguards put in place after the great recession to protect everyday people from the big banks and Wall Street would be rolled back.
Sep 16th, 2016Mike Gallagher Doubles Down On Ill-Received Social Security Plan
Seniors are speaking out against Gallagher's plan because they know it would be a disaster.
Sep 15th, 2016With Controversy Growing Over His $10 Million Payout, Sen. Johnson Attends a Fundraiser Hosted By Lobbyists and Super PAC Supporters
Johnson is Attending a Fundraiser Hosted by Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour - Who Also Sits on the Board of a super PAC Supporting Johnson
Sep 14th, 2016Gov. Scott Walker’s True Governing Pay To Play Philosophy Exposed
Scott Walker helped solicit $750,000 from Harold Simmons, one of the countries biggest producers of the lead used in paint, to the Wisconsin Club for Growth.
Sep 14th, 2016The Truth About Senator Johnson’s Ties to Extreme Anti-Women Groups
For nearly six years Senator Ron Johnson has aligned himself with far right groups that share his extreme anti-women agenda.
Sep 14th, 2016Questions Senator Johnson Has Refused to Answer About His Possibly Illegal $10 Million Payout From Pacur
Rather than come clean, Johnson continues to refuse to release an agreement with Pacur that could clear up the serious charges.
Sep 13th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Files Senate Ethics Complaint Against Sen. Johnson
Complaint: $10 Million Corporate Payout Violated Multiple Federal Election Laws and May Have Violated Financial Disclosure Laws
Sep 12th, 2016As Donald Trump Cozies Up To Vladimir Putin, Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Sean Duffy Continue To Support His Campaign
Trump's praise for the Russian leader is unprecedented from a candidate running for President of the United States.
Sep 8th, 2016Does Sen. Johnson Support or Endorse Donald Trump’s Praise of Putin?
Sen. Johnson has said that he would pull his support for Trump if the Republican nominee said anything that “crosses the line.”
Sep 8th, 2016Senator Johnson Still Refuses to Do His Job and Vote on Critical Court Vacancies
For more than 2,300 days he’s stonewalled any effort to confirm a new justice to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Sep 7th, 2016Senator Johnson Put Politics Above Fighting Zika…Again
He voted against multiple bills that would have provided funding to fight Zika.
Sep 6th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on UW-Madison Efforts to Improve Racial Climate
"As a mother who has a child attending UW-Madison, I am grateful the school is taking the appropriate steps to ensure she receives an education in the most inclusive environment possible," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning.
Sep 2nd, 2016Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Single Moms” Edition
Senator Johnson has a long record of failure when it come to fighting for women.
Sep 2nd, 2016Republicans Ignore Pattern Of Neglect At King Veterans Home, Shrug Off Whistleblower Complaints
According to reports, complaints from whistle-blowers and families of veterans in the home have persisted for years.
Sep 2nd, 2016Senator Johnson Can’t Run From His Record of Failure on the Opioid Crisis
Senator Johnson can’t run from the truth.
Sep 1st, 2016Duffy’s Dodge: Rep. Sean Duffy Refuses Six Debates Proposed By Mary Hoeft, But Asked For 20 Debates When He Ran In 2010
In an election year where so much is at stake for Wisconsinites, it is crucial for the people of the 7th Congressional District to hear from both candidates on the issues that matter.
Sep 1st, 2016Senator Johnson Cozies Up to Foster Friess and the Koch Brothers
Johnson is more dependent than ever on the support of multi-millionaires and billionaires like Friess to prop up his campaign.
Aug 31st, 2016The Truth About Let America Work’s Poll
Sen. Johnson’s own super PAC has him behind
Aug 29th, 2016Are Gov. Scott Walker’s Political Rewards Why Wisconsin Is Dead Last In Start Ups?
Scott Walker Awards $22M In Tax Credits To Business Whose CEO Donated $34,000 To Walker Campaign
Aug 26th, 2016Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Ken Burns” Edition
Ken Burns weighed in saying he’s here “to support teachers, not replace them.”
Aug 26th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Wisconsin Being Ranked 49th in the Nation for Internet Speed
“As Democrats, we know that to build a stronger economy we must narrow the gap between those who do and do not have access to broadband across Wisconsin."
Aug 25th, 2016Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans Raid Veteran Home Fund
Wisconsin Republicans give lip-service to the public when it comes to supporting our veterans.
Aug 24th, 2016Rep. Sean Duffy Dusts Off His Tin Foil Hat
Again and again Duffy has defended Trump's outrageous actions.
Aug 24th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Closing Of Appleton North Planned Parenthood Clinic
"I am incredibly disappointed to hear that due to the constant threats of violence that occur at Planned Parenthood sites that the Appleton North Planned Parenthood clinic will not be re-opening."
Aug 23rd, 2016Mike Gallagher Continues to Stand By Donald Trump
50 national security officials say Trump would be “most reckless President in American history”
Aug 22nd, 2016Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Nuclear Codes” Edition
So what was Johnson’s rationale?
Aug 19th, 2016New LFB Memo Shows Wisconsin Republicans’ Prioritize Tax Breaks for the Wealthy Over Public Education Funding
Wisconsin Republicans' budget cuts have had terrible consequences for public education.
Aug 18th, 2016Donald Trump’s Biggest Fan Rep. Sean Duffy: ‘Whatever Trump Says is Right – Whatever he says.’
By his own admission, Duffy believes Donald Trump doesn't mince words and there is nothing to parse in his dangerous and sometimes violent rhetoric.
Aug 15th, 2016Donald Trump’s Tax Return Problem
His unwillingness to release his tax returns should make voters uneasy as Trump.
Aug 12th, 2016Senator Johnson’s Biggest Supporters Line Up Behind Trump
Senator Johnson and Trump share the same vision for an economy that benefits only multi-millionaires and billionaires like themselves.
Aug 12th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Business Advisory Council
The council has recommended four crucial steps needed to grow our economy and put Wisconsinites back to work at well-paying jobs.
Aug 11th, 2016Senator Johnson’s Record of Failure on the Opioid Crisis
Like a true Washington politician Johnson continues to say one thing but do another when it come to drug addition.
Aug 8th, 2016Trump’s Biggest Supporters are Lining Up Behind Sen. Johnson
Johnson's reliance on the Wall Street bankers backing Trump may be part of the reason he's refused to denounce the Republican nominee.
Aug 8th, 2016Pick A Line. Any Line. Donald Trump Has Crossed It.
Donald Trump has crossed every line there is - except, apparently, Paul Ryan’s line.
Aug 5th, 2016Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Scientifically Proven” Edition
Senator Johnson didn’t let pesky facts get in the way of his defense of the big corporate polluters.
Aug 5th, 2016Senator Johnson Puts Donors Before Students with Disabilities
"He knew his amendment was bad for students with disabilities and that’s why, in classic Washington fashion, he tried to hide it," said Harry Hartfield, spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Aug 4th, 2016Wisconsin Republicans Perform Disappearing Act Ahead Of Donald Trump’s Green Bay Rally
Wisconsin's Republican leaders Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Ron Johnson, and state Sen. Scott Fitzgerald will all be skipping Friday's event.
Aug 4th, 2016Senator Johnson Refuses to Denounce Trump. Still.
Incredibly, it took four days for Johnson to realize that Trump should even apologize for his comments.
Aug 3rd, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Veterans Caucus Chair on Donald Trump Continuously Insulting Gold Star Parents
"The audacity Donald Trump has to slander Gold Star parents who lost their son defending this country is unconscionable, and he has no idea what real sacrifice is," said army veteran Randy Bryce.
Aug 2nd, 2016Federal Judges Hand Down Two Voting Rights Victories For Wisconsinites
This wasn't the only victory for Wisconsinites.
Jul 30th, 2016Statements from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Delegates on Hillary Clinton Accepting the Democratic Nomination for President
"Hillary Clinton will lead the charge from the White House to win social, economic and racial justice for all working families from and we are with her," said Peter Rickman, Bernie Sanders Delegate
Jul 29th, 2016On the Anniversary of the ADA, Families of Students with Disabilities Call on Sen. Johnson to Pull His Amendment Legalizing Discrimination
Johnson buried an amendment in an appropriations bill that would prevent the DOJ from investigating private schools that receive vouchers but are not ADA compliant.
Jul 26th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Conclusion of the First Night of the Democratic National Convention
"Our great speakers spoke of a better America where everyone, regardless of their race, religion, creed, sexual orientation, or who how they identify has a fair shot to get ahead."
Jul 25th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Debbie Wasserman Schultz
"Wisconsin Democrats will continue their efforts to unite, vote, and win in November," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning.
Jul 25th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party Chair on the Passing of Richard Grobschmidt
Rick was a champion for Wisconsin families in both the State Assembly and later in the State Senate.
Jul 25th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Sen. Tim Kaine Being Nominated for Vice President
"Tim Kaine has a decorated public service record and has always put the American people first, not special interests and big dollar donors," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning.
Jul 23rd, 2016Sean Duffy Treats Election Process Like It’s Reality TV
The convention is far from the first time Duffy has been two-faced with different audiences.
Jul 22nd, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair On the End of the Republican National Convention
"The Republican National Convention showed exactly why we must elect Hillary Clinton to the White House and other Democrats up and down the ticket into office," said Martha Laning.
Jul 21st, 2016Reckless Ron Continues to Embrace Donald Trump’s Dangerous Foreign Policy Agenda
“Senator Johnson’s continued support for Trump’s dangerous foreign policy agenda raises questions about Johnson's judgment,” said Harry Hartfield, spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
Jul 21st, 2016Donald Trump Picks The Most Extreme VP Pick in a Generation
Gov. Mike Pence is a nightmare for working Wisconsinites.
Jul 16th, 2016Veterans Respond to Senator Johnson Playing Politics with National Security
“The tragedy in Nice is a moment for Republicans and Democrats to come together, mourn those who lost their lives, and strengthen our resolve to root out terrorism across the globe.”
Jul 15th, 2016Scott Walker’s WEDC proposes gag order on board members
After years of failure, Scott Walker and WEDC have come up with a solution - hide.
Jul 14th, 2016Democratic Party Unified As Republican Party Continues To Fracture Even Further
Senator Bernie Sanders Formally Endorses Secretary Hillary Clinton For President
Jul 13th, 2016Democrats Warn of Consequences on the Eve of the Death of the Government Accountability Board
Democrats highlight Scott Walker and the Republicans' dismantling of the non partisan Government Accountability Board.
Jun 29th, 2016Sen. Ron Johnson’s Failed Record for Veterans in Rural Communities
Senator Ron Johnson has spent his time in Washington selling out Wisconsin’s rural communities.
Jun 27th, 2016New Report Shows What We Have Always Known: Scott Walker’s Economy Isn’t About Helping Everyday Wisconsinites
Report shows under Scott Walker and the Republican's control from 2009 to 2013, the top 1% saw their incomes grow by 12%, while the other 99% only saw a 4.7% increase in their incomes
Jun 24th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On House Democrats’ Sit-In
"I applaud Wisconsin leaders like Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Ron Kind, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin for common-sense solutions to prevent tragedies like the recent mass shooting in Orlando."
Jun 23rd, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on the Mass Shooting in Orlando, Florida
"This was an act of terror; this was an act of hate, and this was an attack on all of us."
Jun 13th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on 53rd Anniversary of Equal Pay Act
"Sadly, here in Wisconsin we have seen right-wing Republicans fight tooth and nail against equal pay for equal work legislation."
Jun 10th, 2016Sen. Johnson Votes No on Combating Opioid Addiction and Fighting Zika, Again
Johnson voted no on the Reed-Mikulski Amendment.
Jun 9th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Hillary Clinton and Tonight’s Primary Results
"Democrats are ready to turn the page and unite behind Hillary Clinton and the values that bind us together."
Jun 7th, 2016Five Questions for Senator Johnson on His Continued Support for Donald Trump
Senator Johnson continues to back the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump, even after Trump’s racist comments on Judge Curiel.
Jun 7th, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on National Higher Education Day
"Democrats understand anyone, regardless of their income, should have an opportunity to a higher education that will help them get ahead."
Jun 6th, 2016Statement on Platform and Resolutions Committee
"As Democrats in Wisconsin, we pride ourselves on being open and fair."
Jun 4th, 2016Paul Ryan’s Dangerous Endorsement of Donald Trump
Trump has demonstrated time and time again that he does not have the temperament to be the leader of the free world.
Jun 2nd, 2016Senator Johnson Finally Leaves Washington… To Fundraise in Texas
Johnson has been crisscrossing the country to meet with wealthy backers.
Jun 1st, 2016Veterans Call on Senator Johnson to Support Real Reforms for America’s Veterans, Instead of Politicizing Them
Remarks from Dave Boetcher U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), Waunakee and Dan Krehbiel, U.S. Army, E-5 (Ret.), Black River Falls
May 31st, 2016Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Memorial Day
"This Memorial Day, we honor those we have lost, stand up for those who serve, and re-commit ourselves to always doing right by those who made it home."
May 30th, 2016Gov. Scott Walker Needs to Urge DSPS To Revoke Dr. Houlihan’s Medical License
The Wisconsin Medical Board, made up of appointees of Gov. Scott Walker, has the ability to revoke Houlihan's license.
May 27th, 2016Statement from WisDems Chair on Anniversary of the Fair Minimum Wage Act
"Donald Trump, the GOP Presidential nominee, thinks that the federal minimum wage of $7.25 is too high."
May 25th, 2016Sen. Johnson Remains Silent as Travelers Wait in Mile Long TSA Lines
Millions of Americans will face hours long waits at the airport this summer.
May 23rd, 2016Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Short List Includes Extreme, Ultra-Partisan Judge Diane Sykes
In 2013, Sykes wrote the opinion on the decision to ban women’s access to birth control through the Affordable Care Act.
May 20th, 2016Sen. Johnson’s Record of Failure on Infrastructure Speaks for Itself
Like a true Washington Insider, Johnson talks a lot about infrastructure, but his record tells a very different story
May 18th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Voter Photo ID Trial Testimony
"Democrats in Wisconsin believe that everyone who is eligible to vote, and wants to cast a vote, should be able to do so."
May 17th, 2016A List of Donald Trump Comments That Didn’t ‘Cross the Line’ for Sen. Johnson
Given that Ron Johnson enthusiastically supports Donald Trump, let’s take a look at all of Trump’s comments and campaign promises that clearly didn’t ‘cross a line for Ron Johnson
May 16th, 2016Happening Now: Johnson Leaves Work in the Senate Early For a Fundraiser on Wall Street
With the Senate in session, Johnson is ducking out of Washington early today to attend a fundraiser at Eddie Sugar’s office in New York City.
May 12th, 2016“The Ronald and the Donald Show” – SCOTUS Edition
Americans don’t trust Trump to nominate SCOTUS Justices, but Johnson does.
May 9th, 2016Wisconsin Republicans are All Aboard the Trump Train
Donald Trump's dangerous, sexist, racist, and xenophobic rhetoric didn't stop Republican leaders in Wisconsin from eagerly jumping on the Trump train.
May 6th, 2016Even Red State Agrees: Ron Johnson and Republican Senators Should Confirm Merrick Garland
Ron Johnson’s couldn’t care less about the chorus of voices pushing him to act though.
May 5th, 2016President Obama to Ron Johnson: Stop Playing Politics with SCOTUS and Do Your Job!
Johnson is in lockstep with Senator Mitch McConnell and refuses to do his job and vote on the President’s SCOTUS nominee.
May 3rd, 20164 Questions for Sen. Johnson as He Launches His Campaign from PACUR
Sen. Johnson, a regular critic of government programs like student loans and social security, gleefully embraced government subsidies when it benefitted his in-laws company.
May 1st, 2016Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Sean Duffy Refuse To Return Campaign Contributions From Disgraced Former Speaker of the House
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for providing hush money to cover up his past of sexually abusing young boys as a teacher in Illinois.
Apr 29th, 2016Walker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law
GAB requests $250,000 from Joint Finance Committee To Educate Voters
Apr 28th, 2016Johnson’s Record – A Blueprint for Exploding the National Debt
He gets in line with Mitch McConnell to vote for budgets that would explode the national debt while cutting programs for the middle class.
Apr 28th, 2016Scott Walker and Republican Leader’s Failing Grades on Funding the UW-System
With one exception every UW school has seen a cut of at least $1.6 million dollars.
Apr 25th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day
"The Republican Party still refuses to even acknowledge climate change is real, let alone do something about it."
Apr 22nd, 2016Senator Johnson’s Refusal to do His Job Started the Day He Took Office
It’s the height of hypocrisy that Johnson is campaigning to reduce bureaucratic red tape as he personally creates more delays and backlogs.
Apr 22nd, 2016Scott Walker Joins the Party of Trump
Some have speculated that Walker’s recent actions are aimed at keeping his name in consideration for the Vice Presidency spot on the ticket.
Apr 21st, 2016Ron Johnson Looks Forward to the Republican Convention, Embracing the Party of Trump
Ron Johnson’s enthusiastic anticipation of a Trump coronation puts him in a more extreme position than his own party leadership.
Apr 20th, 2016Republican Tax Giveaways Force UW Budget Cuts
UW-Green Bay, UWM, and UW-Madison have all reported on the negative impacts Walker’s budget cuts are having on their ability to provide a quality education to their students.
Apr 19th, 2016Another 4-4 Decision at the Supreme Court as Ron Johnson and Senate Republicans to Refuse to do Their Jobs
With governing on hold as Republicans play politics with the court, Americans are growing increasingly frustrated.
Apr 19th, 2016With Low Approval Ratings in Wisconsin, Senator Johnson Turns to Billionaires to Fund his Campaign
Two super PACs tied to the senator combined to rake in over $1.1 million last quarter with more than half of that coming from just two donors.
Apr 18th, 20163 Questions for Sen. Johnson at Tomorrow’s Opioid Field Hearing
Johnson has a well-documented record of failure when it comes to offering real solutions to Wisconsin’s families on this tragedy.
Apr 14th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Equal Pay Day
"In 2016, it makes zero economic sense for women to make less than eighty-percent of what their male counterparts make. "
Apr 12th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Right to Work ruling
"Today’s ruling confirms what families across the state have known for over a year now - that the so-called “Right to Work” legislation is an unlawful attack on wages and workplace rights.'
Apr 8th, 2016Sen. Johnson headed to Vegas to lure super PAC dollars from Sheldon Adelson
Adelson contributed over $92 million to Republican super PACs in 2012
Apr 8th, 2016SHOT/CHASER: Congressman Glenn Grothman Doubles Down On Rigging November 2016 Elections
Rep. Grothman hasn't backed away from his comments since Tuesday.
Apr 7th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Presidential Primary Election Results
"We must elect a Democrat as the 45th President of the United States."
Apr 5th, 2016ICYMI: Senator Ron Johnson Defends his Support of Donald Trump
Trump has taken his party by storm by pushing misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and making fun of physically disabled individuals.
Apr 4th, 2016The Ronald and The Donald: Anti-Choice Extremists
Sen. Johnson, who has embraced stumping with Donald Trump if he is the nominee, co-sponsored extreme anti-choice legislation proposed during his time in the United States Senate.
Mar 30th, 2016Thanks a lot, Ron Johnson: Supreme Court Issues First 4-4 Tie Since Passing of Justice Scalia
Sen. Johnson has expressed zero concern for this kind of scenario.
Mar 23rd, 20165 questions Wisconsin needs Justice Rebecca Bradley to answer
“Justice Bradley's vague explanations haven't passed the smell test so far,” Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Kory Kozloski said
Mar 18th, 2016Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Martha Laning, on the passing of former State Representative Tamara Grigsby
"She will be missed, but her legacy will forever be honored by the work of her colleagues and friends."
Mar 15th, 2016Area Senator Now Poster Boy for GOP Obstructionism on SCOTUS Vacancy
Johnson’s admission that he would consider a Republican president’s nominee is making national headlines as a case study in GOP obstructionism.
Mar 11th, 2016SHOT/CHASER: Sen. Ron Johnson Confirms Obstructionist Agenda
Sen. Ron Johnson should quit playing partisan games and do his job.
Mar 10th, 2016Sen. Ron Johnson Should Denounce Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Comments
Voters deserve to know if Sen. Johnson thinks Justice Bradley can be a fair and impartial justice on the high court.
Mar 9th, 2016Sen. Ron Johnson Continues to Hug Trump as The Donald Marches Towards GOP Nomination
With Ron Johnson holding Donald Trump this close, it is clear he cannot represent Wisconsin values in the Senate.
Mar 8th, 2016WisGOP Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Hate Speech Revealed
In her writings, Bradley mocks the LGBT community and those suffering from AIDS, describing them as "queers", "degenerates" and "murderers".
Mar 8th, 2016Statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin LGBT Caucus Chair On Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley
"I'm appalled by the hateful statements written by Justice Rebecca Bradley."
Mar 8th, 20163 Years Later: Ron Johnson’s Vote Against the Violence Against Women Act is Remembered
In 2012 and 2013 Ron Johnson voted against the reauthorization of VAWA.
Mar 7th, 2016SHOT/CHASER: Rebecca Bradley: The Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice
It's time to acknowledge Justice Rebecca Bradley's close and personal involvement with the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Mar 4th, 2016Scott Walker’s Partisan Politics Cost Taxpayers Over $600 Million
Gov. Scott Walker and his rubber-stamp legislature rejected $4.4 billion in federal funds to expand our successful BadgerCare program.
Mar 3rd, 2016For Johnson, Wisconsin’s Opioid Crisis “A Huge Problem” He’ll Do Nothing About
When faced with a chance to act on this crisis, today Johnson again chose inaction.
Mar 2nd, 2016SHOT/CHASER: Ron Johnson following through on pledge to support GOP nominee
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said Wednesday he sees the Trump's appeal to voters.
Mar 2nd, 2016Trumped by his own remarks: Ron Johnson in his own words
“I will support the Republican nominee.” – Sen. Ron Johnson (R- WI)
Mar 1st, 2016A Bad Start To The Week For Senator Ron Johnson
Senator Johnson had a rough start to the week with four opinion pieces coming out blasting him for his irresponsible decision to not give any Supreme Court nominee a hearing and vote.
Feb 29th, 2016Poll Numbers Show Scott Walker Should Start Working With Democrats
It is obvious that Wisconsinites are hungry for real change and real leadership.
Feb 26th, 2016Sen. Ron Johnson: Strict Obstructionist
Johnson Spent Entire Term Blocking 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Feb 26th, 2016Senator No Show RoJo at it again
Once again, he skipped out on his day job in favor of courting special interests.
Feb 24th, 2016Wisconsinites Deserve to Know Where Rep. Sean Duffy Stands On GOP Obstruction To SCOTUS Nominee
The President has a constitutional responsibility to nominate a Supreme Court Justice, and the Senate has an obligation to vote on that nominee.
Feb 24th, 2016Sen. Johnson’s “Doing Nothing” strategy now official GOP position on SCOTUS hearings
Unfortunately for Ron Johnson, “doing nothing” while the nation’s highest court sits deadlocked won’t cut it.
Feb 23rd, 2016Memo To Interested Parties: Republicans Failed To Lead During 2015 – 2016 Assembly Session
From: Brandon Weathersby, Communications Director, Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Feb 23rd, 2016Weekend Update: A Short History of Sen. Ron Johnson’s Supreme Court Obstructionism
Ron Johnson is content to take his cues from Washington Republicans who favor partisan bickering and obstructionism over a full and functional Supreme Court.
Feb 22nd, 2016A Short History of Ron Johnson’s Week in SCOTUS Obstructionism
Instead of doing his job, Johnson remains firmly planted in his belief that our nation’s highest court should remain deadlocked until after President Barack Obama leaves office.
Feb 19th, 2016For Sen. Ron Johnson on Supreme Court Vacancy, “doing nothing is also an action”
Senator Ron Johnson continues to refuse to do his job on the Supreme Court vacancy.
Feb 17th, 2016Once again, Senator Ron Johnson won’t do his job
Now he's demanding that the president and the entire United States Senate not do their jobs as well.
Feb 16th, 2016Statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning on Tonight’s Democratic Debate
"After tonight, I am more confident than ever that the American people will choose Democratic leadership this November."
Feb 11th, 2016Democratic Party Launches New Radio Ad – “Excuses”
Ad Runs Statewide, Calls Out Johnson’s Poor Excuses, Failed Record on Veterans
Feb 10th, 2016Cruz or Trump… Trump or Cruz…
Either Would Be Good Soulmate for Senator Johnson
Feb 2nd, 2016Statement on Retirement of Congressman Reid Ribble
"With over 70 percent of Americans disapproving of the job Republicans are doing leading Congress, it's no surprise that Congressman Ribble doesn't want to face the voters in 2016."
Feb 1st, 2016Statement on the 7th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Act
"Women make just 78 cents for every dollar paid to their male counterparts, a figure that has barely budged in more than a decade."
Jan 29th, 2016“Mr. National Security” Exposed
Ron Johnson Draws Ire For Missing 60% of DHS Committee Hearings In First Four Years
Jan 27th, 2016Ron Johnson comes under fire for being MIA at committee hearings in first four years
Senator Johnson missed 60% of the hearings held by the homeland security committee and the subcommittees to which he was assigned during his first four years in office.
Jan 26th, 2016Shot/Chaser: Tomah Rep: “I feel used by Sen. Johnson”
In an attempt to cover up for Ron Johnson’s documented failures for Tomah veterans, the senator’s allies continue to lie and bully those who try to stand up to their phony, politicized, and misleading attacks.
Jan 25th, 2016Statement on the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade
"It's a shame that 43 years later after the Supreme Court has settled the issue of reproductive rights that some still want to roll back the clock," said Martha Laning.
Jan 22nd, 2016Right-Wing Front Group Highlights Sen. Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy
Previously, Johnson's office claimed the complaints were referred to an oversight committee, an intentionally misleading statement.
Jan 20th, 2016Journal Sentinel Editorial Board: The real state of affairs in Wisconsin
Largest paper in the state calls on Gov. Scott Walker to work with Legislative Dems
Jan 20th, 2016Minnesota Launches Student Loan Refinancing Program
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his allies in the legislature have continued their staunch opposition to loan refinancing for borrowers in Wisconsin.
Jan 19th, 2016The Source of Ron Johnson’s Conspiracy Theory Revealed!
Johnson taking his cues from Ben Carson and Rick Santorum on EMP "threat"
Jan 15th, 2016Are you kidding me? Sen. Ron Johnson calls Gov. Nikki Haley An Immigrant. She’s not.
Gov. Nikki Haley was born in South Carolina
Jan 15th, 2016Statement on Rep. Bob Gannon’s Racially Insensitive Remarks and Obscene Gesture on Assembly Floor
"Representative Gannon should be ashamed to call himself a State Representative in light of his actions yesterday."
Jan 13th, 2016