Flynn: Democratic Party “Pickled in Identity Politics”
Flynn: “Our party right now, and I’m probably the only one who says this, is pickled in identity politics and victimology.”
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Graul: No Blue Wave Evident In Wisconsin Special Elections
“…for really the first time in a while here in Wisconsin I think Republicans have reason to have optimism today about looking towards November.”
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Wisconsin Being Watched Tue. For Blue Wave Clues
National political watchers are focusing on two Wisconsin special elections Tuesday, looking for evidence of a fall “Blue Wave” of Democratic electoral success.
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Did Frostman Duck Radio Debate?
WHBY Appleton talk radio host Josh Dukelow attempted to arrange an on-air debate between the candidates in the 1st Senate District special election June 12. Dukelow told Media Trackers via email that the effort failed because he couldn’t get Democrat Caleb Frostman’s campaign to commit.
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Is a Blue Wave Still in The Wisconsin Forecast?
Is the forecast changing as June approaches? National polls show the Democratic advantage in Congressional races shrinking, and there are two events: one this week and another two weeks from now that may give indications as to whether that shift is occurring in Wisconsin as well.
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Crute: “Evers called Me An F-ing Liar”
Liberal Milwaukee talk radio host and former gubernatorial candidate Mike Crute is accusing State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers of calling him an “f-ing liar.”
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No Walker Endorsement in 1st Senate District GOP Primary
Governor Scott Walker is remaining neutral in the Republican primary for a special election in the 1st State Senate District.
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GOP State Senate Candidate Renard Mum on Prevailing Wage Stance
Alex Renard’s silence on the issue is notable because former Assembly Speaker John Gard, who appears to have a central role in Renard’s campaign, represented as a lobbyist a union that opposed the repeal.
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Lawmakers Explain Jacque Snub
In a rare move, State Representatives Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna), Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), John Nygren (R-Marinette), David Steffen (R-Howard), and John Macco (R-Bellevue) announced they were endorsing 24-year-old Alex Renard. The move raised eyebrows among many political observers.
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Brown County Board Candidate Tried to Erase Public Input
A candidate for a Brown County Board of Supervisors seat in the April 3 election, who is a county Board of Health (BOH) member, is accused of attempting to erase from the public record comments two citizens made at a BOH meeting last year
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