Press Releases

August 06, 2009

DPW Chair Tate Statement on Republican Party Mob Rule

MADISON - Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) Chair Mike Tate issued the following statement regarding disruptive behavior by Republican extremists at health care listening sessions across the state.

July 30, 2009

Kapanke Illegally Uses Taxpayer Resources to Launch Congressional Campaign

Madison – State Senator Dan Kapanke (R-La Crosse) made his candidacy for the US House of Representatives official today, capping off months of abusing state resources to prepare for his run. Kapanke illegally used his taxpayer-funded state office and staff to coordinate a series of campaign events leading up to the announcement.

July 28, 2009

DPW Chair Tate Names Maggie Brick Executive Director

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate announced today that he will appoint Maggie Brick as the new Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, effective August 10, 2009. Outgoing Executive Director Jason Stephany will continue to serve the party as a consultant.

July 09, 2009

DPW Chair Tate Statement on Perennial Wanggaard Campaign Announcement

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) Chair Mike Tate issued the following statement regarding Van Wanggaard’s perennial campaign announcement today.

“Van Wanggaard’s announced run for State Senate shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone. Wanggaard is a perennial candidate who is more dedicated to running for whatever office happens to be available than he is concerned about serving the people of Racine County.

July 02, 2009

CDW: Applauds Congressional Democrats

MADISON – The College Democrats of Wisconsin (CDW) issued the following statement today applauding recent congressional action to make college education more affordable. The College Cost Reduction & Access Act and Income-Based Repayment program, both sponsored by Congressional Democrats, took effect July 1.

July 01, 2009

Mark Neumann: Officially Ready to Party Like It's 1995

MADISON – Desperate to fill a glaring leadership void, Republicans have tapped former Congressman Mark Neumann to run for governor. Neumann, who served in congress from 1995 to 1999, filed his official paperwork today with the Government Accountability Board.

June 30, 2009

Flip-Flop Scott: The Hits Keep on Comin'

MADISON – Gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has once again been caught flip-flopping on the federal stimulus. This week, Walker admitted the funding infusion will actually save his county from a transit crisis after months of labeling the stimulus as wasteful and unnecessary.

June 29, 2009

DPW to Walker: 1994 Called. They Want Their Speaker Back.

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) Chair Mike Tate today issued the following statement in advance of gubernatorial wannabe Scott Walker’s fundraiser with noted congressional failure Newt Gingrich.

June 29, 2009

DPW Chair Tate Statement on Final State Budget Package

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) Chair Mike Tate issued the following statement regarding the budget package signed into law by Governor Doyle today.

June 25, 2009

Wisconsin

MADISON – Less than five months after being named “Worst Legislator in Wisconsin,” State Rep. Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwautosa) announced her candidacy for the State Senate today in Brookfield. Vukmir earned the title following a January Milwaukee Magazine survey where she ranked last amongst all legislators.