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Nelson Demands Public Retraction & Apology For Vile Ron Johnson AIDS Comments;

“Using people with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones to advance conspiracy lies is a new low even for Wisconsin’s bottom-feeding embarrassment.”

Johnson Says COVID Vaccines May Cause AIDS

Republican U.S. Senator makes yet another false medical claim.

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.”

Wisconsin Physician Blasts Sen. Ron Johnson for Saying ‘May Be True’ COVID Vaccines Cause AIDS, Spreading Misinformation and Dangerous Misconceptions

How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls

Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.

Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue

Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.

Thousands March for Immigrant Rights

Voces da la Frontera leads May Day march, challenges Pres. Biden and Sen. Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson’s Self-Serving Tax Plan Overwhelmingly Benefited Wealthiest, Over Small Businesses

UAW, Environmentalists Challenge Postal Truck Contract

Auto workers union, Natural Resources Defense Council sue U.S. Postal Service.

6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections

Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.

New survey by Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin Democratic primary for U.S. Senate tightening, Kleefisch leading Republican gubernatorial primary; among Republicans, those least confident in 2020 election are more enthusiastic to vote this fall

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

What’s Causing City’s Rise in Shootings?

The statistics are overwhelming. The solutions are less unanimous.

Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.

Ron Johnson Defends Cutting His Own Taxes—Again

On Tax Day, Wisconsinites Rally Outside of Ron Johnson’s Office As Republicans Push to Raise Wisconsinites’ Taxes

Fueled by Homegrown Wisconsin Donors, Tom Nelson in Feingold Territory

“Like us, Russ didn’t have the most money but what he DID have was the truest and most authentic progressive vision for Wisconsin’s working families.”

Ahead of Tax Day, Labor Leaders Blast Johnson and GOP For Pushing to Raise Taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites

Lasry Campaign Reports $3.9 Million in 1st Quarter

U.S. Senate Democrat Candidates Silent on Record Inflation Numbers

GOP Effort Seeks to Woo Latino Voters

Operación ¡Vamos! is a seven-figure investment in state by Republican Party.

Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.7 Million in Q1 of 2022 With Average Donation Under $40

Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $4 Million With Nearly 93,000 Individual Donations

WisDems Chair Statement on Ron Johnson Admitting He and His Biggest Donors Benefited From Changes He Had Made to 2017 Tax Bill

WisDems Statement on President Biden’s Historic Supreme Court Appointment and Ron Johnson’s Unacceptable Opposition

Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin

Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.

Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations

Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.

Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together

Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.

Nelson Calls on Congressional Oversight Committees to Pursue Information on Botched Foxconn-Oshkosh Defense Postal Deal

Answers Sought on Failure to Mitigate Twin Wisconsin Economic Disasters Cheered on by Sen. Ron Johnson

State Supreme Court Lets Johnson File Brief on Drop Boxes

Karofsky objects to majority decision, saying senator has “personal stake” in the case.

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

Foxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?

Oshkosh company reportedly wanted to use Mt Pleasant campus, instead going to South Carolina.

Fitzgerald, Johnson, Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency in Pre-Trial Release of Violent Offenders

Ron Johnson Slams Bipartisan Legislation that Would Bolster Supply Chain and Fight Inflation

Lasry Campaign Goes After Ron Johnson’s Long History of Coddling Russia

Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again

Votes against $13.6 billion in economic and military aid for embattled country.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Promise: I’m Going to Take Away Your Health Care and Raise Your Taxes

Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson’s Solution for Child Care Shortages: Let the Women Handle It

Wisconsin State Journal: Sen. Ron Johnson calls for mothers on government assistance to staff child care centers

Can Ron Johnson Win Reelection?

His unfavorability ratings are high, but the politics of 2022 may be on his side.

Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia

Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.

Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay

Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.

Sarah Godlewski on Ron Johnson’s No Vote Last Night: “This is the Absolute Worst Time to Play Petty Political Games”

Wisconsinites Call Out Ron Johnson for Doubling Down on Repealing the Affordable Care Act and Raising Premiums

Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead

Had near-unanimous GOP support, with other provisions attached to it Democrats opposed.

Under Fire, Ron Johnson Tries to Rewrite His Affordable Care Act Record

In One Day, Johnson Embraces — Then Tries to Backtrack — On Promise to Rip Health Care from 32 Million

Billionaire Son-in-Law Ron Johnson Running out of Ways to be Out-of-Touch

Nelson Plan Instead: “Tax the Rich. Provide Medicare for ALL.”

Ron Johnson’s New Campaign Pledge: Raise Health Care Costs and Rip Away Health Care Protections for Wisconsinites With Pre-existing Conditions

Statement on Ron Johnson Endorsing GOP Plan to Raise Taxes on Half of Americans

Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against the Women’s Health Protection Act

Senator Ron Johnson Turn’s His Back on Wisconsin Women By Voting Against Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA)

Wisconsin’s criminal abortion law threatens to become law without federal protections under the WHPA if Roe is overturned

Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.

Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.

Ron Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters

National poll shows Hispanics evenly split. Republicans open Hispanic center in Milwaukee.

Western Wisconsinites Blast Johnson Ahead of GOP Reagan Day Dinner

WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Funding the Government

Oshkosh UAW Worker To Ron Johnson: “You Haven’t Been Well Informed”

Johnson is continuing to take heat from Wisconsinites over his refusal to fight for 1,000 good-paying jobs in his hometown of Oshkosh

Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil

Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.

Ron Johnson Doubles Down Against Hometown Jobs

GOP Needs Alternative to Ron Johnson

Wisconsin faces highly partisan race between Senator who weakens democracy and far-left Democrats.

Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs

Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.

WisDems Statement on Johnson Not Fighting to Bring Jobs to Wisconsin

Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson for Not Fighting to Keep Jobs in Wisconsin

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for Supporting Oshkosh Defense’s Effort to Deny 1,000 Jobs to Wisconsin Workers

As Oshkosh Defense Tries to Deny 1,000 Good-Paying Jobs For Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson Says “It's not like we don't have enough jobs here in Wisconsin”

Ron Johnson Attended Meeting To Oppose Election Certification

Meeting set up by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell came two days before January 6 Capitol riot.

Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy

Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.

Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?

Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.

Who Are The Unvaccinated?

They are 100 times more likely to die than those fully vaccinated with booster shot.

Parents, Legislator, Call Out Ron Johnson for Refusing to Lower Costs For Wisconsin Families

Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?

Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.

Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns

Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.

Ron Johnson Dramatically Underperforms in First Finance Report Since Announcing for Reelection

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform

This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.

Johnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid

Taking care of children isn't 'society's responsibility,’ Senator insists.

Nicholson Enters Race For Governor

Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’

Sarah Godlewski’s Statement on Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s Retirement

State School Boards ‘Consider’ Leaving National Association

19 states quit National Association of School Boards after it requested federal policing of board meetings.

Sarah Godlewski Releases Plan for Rural Wisconsin

Five-Pillar Policy Proposal Follows Endorsements from Rural Coalition as Godlewski Shows Strength in Communities Other Democrats Often Ignore

Nelson Calls on Ben Wikler and State Party to Organize Debates Among Dem U.S. Senate Candidates: “This race shouldn’t be a coronation…”

“We need to have debates. We need to have them now.”

Sarah Godlewski Launches Coalition of Rural Wisconsinites Supporting her Campaign for U.S. Senate

Godlewski Shows Strength in Communities Other Democrats Often Ignore

BREAKING: Ron Johnson Becomes Strom Thurmond Of His Generation

Statement of Dem U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Nelson Following Filibuster, Voting Rights Defeat

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.

Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50

Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $2.3 Million With Nearly 50,000 Individual Donations

Johnson Barnstorms Right-Wing Radio To Push Self-Serving Agenda at Expense of Wisconsinites

Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations

But Sen. Ron Johnson isn’t listening.

Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate

A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.

WisDems Announce Statewide “Self-Serving Johnson” Tour

In Ron Johnson’s Backyard, Sarah Godlewski Exposes His Failure to Help Wisconsinites on Kitchen Table Issues

Godlewski: Commonsense Candidate Needed To Win Winnebago, Statewide

U.S. Senate candidate Peckarsky submits letter to Wisconsin Elections Commission

Tom Nelson Checks ALL THE BOXES In New Senate Race Scorecard Contrasting Leading Democratic Candidates

From Medicare for All to Wisconsin Roots to Labor Love - Surging Grassroots Candidate Emerging as Best Choice for Wisconsin Dems

Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?

He’s bragging about setting a record. Will Republicans use it in attack ad?

Re-election Bid Just the Latest Lie From Ron Johnson

‘Just the Latest in a Decade Long Track Record of Deception and Disinformation’

Alex Lasry Releases New Digital Ad Targeting Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection

Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'

Wisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators

25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.

Sarah Godlewski Releases Statement After Ron Johnson Makes it Official and Announces His Run for Re-Election

Alex Lasry Responds to Ron Johnson Entering the Senate Race

WisGOP Statement on Senator Johnson’s Re-Election Announcement

Tom Nelson Statement on Ron Johnson Running for Re-election and New “Way (Way) Too Many” Ad

Ad lampoons Johnson and shows clear contrast in values and biography between Nelson and billionaire son-in-law Ron Johnson

Mandela Barnes Statement on Ron Johnson Breaking His Word and Running For a 3rd Term