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Kevin Nicholson Drops Out of Race for Governor
Nicholson couldn't make headway in Republican primary race.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonTrump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWho’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?
May 23rd, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRepublican Convention Endorses No One For Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonRon Johnson Defends Cutting His Own Taxes—Again
Apr 18th, 2022 by American Bridge 21st Century
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry RedmanLocal Races Attract Out-Of-State Super PACs
They spent $248,000 on 18 candidates in city, county races in state’s spring election.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignCan Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?
Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Bruce MurphyNicholson Enters Race For Governor
Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’
Jan 28th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonState Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than Republicans
Democrats have overtaken GOP fundraising since Republicans changed campaign finance laws.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignEvers Raises Millions More Than Kleefisch
Governor raises $5 million in second half of 2021, compared to $3.3 million for Kleefisch.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonMequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails
Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry RedmanUilhlein Bankrolls Mequon-Thiensville Recall
Conservatives donate $50,000 to effort to take over school board.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Henry RedmanJohnson Stands with Dark Money Interests with Vote Against Freedom To Vote Act
Oct 20th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?
Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinDemocrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP
State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWalker’s Presidential Fund Files Final Report
Our American Revival spent $7.7 million on Scott Walker’s ill-fated run for president.
May 11th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignUihleins, Walton Shower GOP Legislators With Cash
Out-of-state donors give $1.9 million to state legislators, 79% of it to Republicans.
May 8th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignState Appeals Court Races Getting More Partisan
With big donations from Uihlein, Menard, a 9-1 advantage for GOP-backed candidate.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Rob MentzerGOP Group Targets Appeals Court Race
Spends $56,000 on candidate backed by Scott Walker, to defeat Evers appointee.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBoycott the Uline Corporation
Company gave millions to group sponsoring Capitol insurrection, opposed pandemic measures, endangered employees’ health.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Matt RothschildGOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Henry RedmanHow The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry RedmanLoudenslager Formally Ends Campaign for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals After Failing to Obtain Ballot Access
Jan 18th, 2021 by Aaron Loudenslager
Uihleins Gave $4 Million to Group Pushing Capitol Rally
Uline owners Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein criticized for supporting Tea Party Patriots.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinHendricks Abandoning Trump Campaign?
She's among many big 2016 donors who haven't given this year. But the Uihleins are all in.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyThe State’s Top 25 Fat Cats
Diane Hendricks and Lynde Uihlein lead the list of top political donors over last 25 years.
May 3rd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGOP Donor Uihlein Calls COVID-19 “Overhyped”
Liz Uihlein, co-founding of Uline, is a major Trump donor spending millions on right-wing causes.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinDan Kelly’s Big Guns
Supreme Court Justice holds fundraiser at shooting gallery the day after Molson Coors shootings.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignTop Donors In Supreme Court Race
Topping the list: Diane Hendricks and Richard Uihlein for Kelly, Lynde Uihlein for Karofsky.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignVP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled
VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignThe State’s Top 20 Fat Cat Donors
All gave $100,00 and more to state politicians, mostly to Republicans.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHere’s the Top Donors in High Court Race
Lubars and Lynne Uihlein top those for Neubauer, many corporate leaders for Hagedorn.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHendricks Top State Donor in Federal Races
34th nationally, spending $4.5 million, mostly on Leah Vukmir.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow Republicans Helped Tammy Baldwin
They picked the wrong candidate. That could hand election to Baldwin.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyAre Journalists Your Enemy?
29% of Americans say yes, many support shutting down free press. Disagree? You can help.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy23 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyCan 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinState Parties Breaking Fundraising Records
$4.9 million raised for campaigns in first half of 2018; GOP gets 23% more than Democrats.
Aug 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignVukmir, Nicholson Debate, Both Back Trump
Neither criticized anything president has done, no major disagreements between candidates.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Shawn JohnsonAG Race Attracts $1.3 Million in Six Months
Challenger Kaul raised nearly as much as incumbent Schimel in first half of 2018.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignRon Johnson To The Rescue?
His attempt to bring peace between Vukmir and Nicholson backers is welcome.
Jul 21st, 2018 by George MitchellBought 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRyan, Sensenbrenner Endorse Vukmir
Republican establishment rallying around Vukmir over Nicholson for U.S. Senate.
Jun 25th, 2018 by John K. WilsonKevin 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinHendricks Beats Uihlein
Beloit Beats Illinois in Battle of the GOP Billionaires
May 12th, 2018 by One Wisconsin NowIllinois 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinHuh. 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinIllinois 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinEric 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, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinScrenock Outspending Dallet in Court Race
Together two candidates’ campaigns spending $1.2 million
Mar 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignOne Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot RossRoy 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, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinWill Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?
The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWalker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby
A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWalker Says He Fears “Outside Money”
But he’s been a huge beneficiary of donations from outside the state.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Matt RothschildRichard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker
Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?
Aug 17th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyNicholson 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, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinWhere’s Kevin?
We Have More Questions Following Kevin Nicholson's Disastrous Interview About His Record of Supporting Democrats
May 17th, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinKevin Nicholson’s Checkbook Choice: Has Wisconsin U.S. Senate Hopeful Changed Positions to Snag Support of Illinois Millionaire?
Kevin Nicholson’s Checkbook Choice: Has Wisconsin U.S. Senate Hopeful Changed Positions to Snag Support of Illinois Millionaire?
May 8th, 2017 by One Wisconsin NowIllinois Multi-Millionaire Super PAC Launches False Attack Ads
Super PAC Attacks Get Pulled
Apr 28th, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinIs this a Senate race or a yacht sale?
Even conservative radio personality, Mark Belling, is unimpressed with the current slate of candidates.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinTop Donors to Superintendent Candidates
Unions love incumbent Evers; corporate leaders back Holtz.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWho Are Donors in Superintendent Race?
Evers backed by unions, Democrats, his opponents by Republicans.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Matt RothschildBig Donors Like Justice Ziegler
Unopposed Supreme Court Justice raised $373,106 in campaign donations in 2016.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us
Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyCan Chisholm Be Beaten?
The DA pleads for help as dark money from outside the county blasts him.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyWith 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, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinUihleins spend big to help Ron Johnson defend Senate seat from Russ Feingold
Oct 4th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Dan BiceDNR investigating unauthorized path improvements on state land
Oct 3rd, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Lee BergquistUline founders want massive effort to anchor floating bog
Sep 27th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Lee BergquistDNR board tables sale of lakefront land to Walker donor
Sep 23rd, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Lee BergquistIs Walker to Blame for Poor Job Growth?
Liberal and conservatives adamantly disagree. What does the data show?
Jul 9th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson