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."
Brad Schimel. Photo courtesy of the State of Wisconsin.
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.”
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Floundering Hagedorn Campaign Excoriated by Conservative Radio
Mar 19th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin"I'm not going to lie, I'm a little concerned"
DNC Announces Unprecedented Investment in DPW Organizing Program
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Democratic Party of WisconsinProgram will focus on mentoring students from communities of color
DPW Files Federal Lawsuit Over Republicans’ Lame-Duck Power Grab
Feb 21st, 2019 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRepublicans' legislation violated Democratic voters' federal constitutional rights
