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August 21, 2008

Democratic Party Seeks Nominees for 2008 Eleanor Roosevelt Awards

MADISONThe Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced today that it is seeking nominees for its annual Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute Awards.

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August 20, 2008

College Democrats Prepare to Descend on Denver

MADISON – Over 40 Wisconsin college students, from all corners of the state, will be heading to Denver, Colorado for the start of the College Democrats of America (CDA) National Convention on Friday. Wisconsin will be sending one of the largest delegations of students to this important weekend-long convention.
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August 18, 2008

MADISON – Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who recently praised Senator Obama for running a positive campaign, is in Wisconsin today hosting high-dollar fundraisers to help continue John McCain’s negative ads, prompting Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke to demand an explanation.
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August 18, 2008

John Gard Proves That He

MADISON – With John Gard back to his same old tricks, allowing Big Oil to finance his campaign and dictate his message, it’s no wonder that Vice President Dick Cheney called him “exactly the type of person we need in Washington D.C.[Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/14/06]

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August 14, 2008

On Social Security

MADISON – On the 73rd anniversary of Social Security, Senator John McCain’s privatization plan would leave 169,000 Wisconsin seniors at risk of poverty, according to a report released by Campaign for America’s Future.

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August 11, 2008

Wisconsin Delegation Fired Up And Ready to Go to Denver

MADISON – With just two weeks to go before the Democratic National Convention officially kicks off, the Wisconsin delegation is “fired up and ready to go to Denver,” according to DPW Chair Joe Wineke. The Wisconsin delegation will consist of 92 delegates and 12 alternates.
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August 11, 2008

Statement of DPW Chair Joe Wineke on the Passing of Former Assembly Majority Leader Gary Johnson

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Assembly Majority Leader Gary Johnson. We served in the Legislature together and Gary was my first Majority Leader. Today, when politics often seem too extreme, it is nice to take a moment to remember Gary Johnson, a refreshing face who stood for the people of Rock County. Gary was a true statesman who will be deeply missed."

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