Press Releases

MADISON-Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate in response to the announcement by Scott Walker that he had raised $13 million in the recent reporting period and $25 million total.

MADISON – Shocking new video obtained by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin uncovers a cynical, hidden plot by Scott Walker’s political machine to undermine judicial independence and interfere with the unprecedented John Doe criminal corruption probe into Scott Walker’s administration that has required Walker to form a criminal defense fund.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin Monday called on the major Republican Senate candidates — Mark Neumann, Tommy Thompson and Eric Hovde — to take a stand on the Violence Against Women Act. The bi-partisan vote in the U.S. Senate split Republicans, with Tea Party extremist Sen. Ron Johnson voting against the bill and 15 Republicans, including John McCain, joining Senate Democrats in voting for re-authorization.

Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate regarding the recent endorsement by the Party's administrative committee of Mahlon Mitchell as candidate for lieutenant governor. Mitchell is a Lieutenant in the Madison Fire Department and president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin.

Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Maggie Brickerman following Ron Johnson’s vote against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which passed the U.S. Senate despite opposition from 31 male Republicans.

MADISON-Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate in response to the Court of Appeals ruling that means that Republican attempts to limit voter access will not be in effect for Scott Walker's June 5th recall.

Pat Kreitlow, candidate for the 7th Congressional District, was named to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's competitive Red-to-Blue program, which identifies the nation’s highest priority races for Democrats seeking to recapture control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

MADISON-The right-leaning Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which has endorsed Scott Walker throughout his career and opposed his recall, had an above-the-fold front page headline highlighting a shocking new report that showed that, under Walker, Wisconsin led the nation in job loss.

Just one day after being called out for lying about saving "$1 billion" through his destructive, anti-family "reforms," Scott Walker has been labeled a hypocrite by the Sheboygan County district attorney for creating an empty shell program for crime victims after financially gutting a program that already assisted victims.

MADISON – Speaking today at the Milwaukee Press Club Newsmakers luncheon, Republican Senate candidate and hedge fund millionaire Eric Hovde made statements that indicate Scott Walker’s job losses, that are leading the nation, might be even worse than reported.