DPW 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."
MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Martha Laning on breaking news that outgoing Attorney General Brad Schimel has been appointed by outgoing Governor Scott Walker to the 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. Even though Wisconsin voters rejected divisive and partisan politicians like Brad Schimel just two weeks ago, Republicans have chosen to ignore the will of voters and put politics before people.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.