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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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.