February 02, 2012

"The Right Thing To Do." -Tommy Thompson's Pension Pander

MADISON-In a desperate bid for Tea Party favor, Tommy Thompson is seeking to use a proposal to cut pension and health benefits for federal workers as a ruse to deflect questions about $13 million in lobbying wealth he has accrued, his strained relationship with Scott Walker and new evidence showing he once voiced strong support for the right of workers to bargain collectively.

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February 02, 2012

"Struggling" Sean Duffy's is a Phony

Just months after reality tee-vee star Sean Duffy claimed that he was "struggling" on his $174,000 a year Congressional pay, the lawyer son, grandson, brother and nephew of lawyers was introducing a phony pay ploy meant exactly to distract from his embarrassing and out-of-touch claims.

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February 01, 2012

Jamie Wall Outraises Incumbent Candidate Reid Ribble in First Fundraising Quarter

MADISON – Eighth Congressional District candidate Jamie Wall today announced that his campaign raised more than $240,000 in the fourth fundraising quarter of 2011.

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January 31, 2012

Statement on GAB Decision to Delay Online Posting of Recall Walker Petitions

Scott Walker's campaign received a copy of all the recall signatures submitted against him on Friday. GAB's decision does not change the timeline and it does not interfere with Scott Walker's ability to review the signatures. Supposedly, Scott Walker's campaign has volunteers signed up to verify our signatures. They have until February 26 to contest any of the signatures and GAB has until March 19 to complete its review. 

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January 31, 2012

Strong Senate Recall Slate a Harbinger of Victory

MADISON-Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate following the announcement of former Rep. Kristen Dexter, Rep. Donna Seidel and former Sen. John Lehman as recall candidates in Eau Claire, Wausau and Racine recall districts, respectively.

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January 30, 2012

ICYMI: Scott Walker’s Pattern of Abuse

MADISON – As the arrest tally of Scott Walker operatives continues to rise in the widening John Doe criminal corruption probe, questions are circling about when Scott Walker became aware of the criminal abuse of taxpayer resources in his office to conduct illegal campaign activity on his behalf.

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January 26, 2012

Two More Charged: Stink of Corruption Grows Around Scott Walker

Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate on news that two more Scott Walker aides have been charged in the growing John Doe criminal corruption probe.

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January 24, 2012

Tommy Thompson Made Millions Working For Lobbying Firm, Corporate Interests

A new report confirmed today by the Associated Press reveals that DC insider and influence peddler extraordinaire Tommy Thompson made at least $8.5 million over the past few years working for a major lobbying firm, pharmaceutical and big medical companies, and other corporate interests.

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January 24, 2012

WisDems: VIDEO - Tommy Thompson Misinterpreted?!

DC insider and influence peddler extraordinaire Tommy Thompson says he was "misinterpreted" yesterday when discussing high speed rail at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon event. Check out the video from his appearance, and see if there is anything to "misinterpret."

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January 23, 2012

Tammy Baldwin Receives WisDems Endorsement

MILWAUKEE - The Administrative Committee of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has endorsed U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin as the Party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Herb Kohl.

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