Elections

Germantown, Butler and Menomonee Falls Voters Should Support Cha

ENDORSEMENTS 2008

Longtime state Rep. Sue Jeskewitz decided not to run for re-election this year, which provides voters in the 24th Assembly District with a rare opportunity to give equal consideration to both candidates running for this seat. We support Democrat Charlene Brady. Brady has served her community as a member of the...

Elections

Congress Endorsements

Marge Krupp and Steve Kagan

Give Krupp a Chance in Congress. Residents of southeastern Wisconsin can send a strong message about the direction of this country by voting for Marge Krupp to represent the First Congressional District. Krupp, a chemical engineer and businesswoman, is facing longtime incumbent Republican Paul Ryan...

Elections

Vote for Linda Flashinski in Racine

ENDORSEMENTS 2008

Linda Flashinski would be a welcome alternative to Robin Vos, the Republican incumbent representing the western portion of Racine County, the 63rd Assembly District. Unfortunately for his constituents, Vos is more interested in serving the interests of his party’s leaders than helping Racine workers get to their jobs.

Elections

State Senate Endorsements

Sheldon Wasserman and Robert Wirch

Sheldon Wasserman is the best choice for North Shore residents. Wasserman, an ob-gyn who has served in the state Assembly since 1994, is well positioned to become a leader in the state Senate on tax policy, health care and education reform. Although some Republican voters may hesitate to cross party lines and vote...

Elections

Voting Guide

ENDORSEMENTS 2008

Turnout for November’s presidential election should be historic. But making history can also be confusing, as many new or infrequent voters show up at the polls, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Here are some tips about registering and voting on or before Tuesday, Nov. 4:

Elections

Glen Brower Is the Better Choice in the 21st District

ENDORSEMENTS 2008

Voters in Oak Creek and South Milwaukee can choose an Assembly representative who will truly represent their needs by electing Glen Brower. A fourth-generation South Milwaukee resident, Brower is a longtime public servant who can be trusted to do the right thing when acting on issues that are important...

Elections

Send Sandra Pasch to the State Assembly

ENDORSEMENTS 2008

The Shepherd Express strongly endorses Democrat Sandra Pasch for the open seat in the 22nd Assembly District, which encompasses the North Shore suburbs and part of Milwaukee. Pasch won the highly competitive Democratic primary in September and is still campaigning hard for the general election.

Elections

State Assembly Endorsements

ENDORSEMENTS 2008

Assembly Republicans proved last year that they are not putting the best interests of Wisconsin residents first. Republican leaders were happy to play games— and fund-raise—while shamelessly stalling budget negotiations. This sort of partisan brinksmanship has no place in serious state matters that affect all of us...

News Features

Will the Democrats Take Control of the State Assembly?

They’re just three seats short of a majority

Currently the state Assembly is controlled by the Republicans with a 52 to 47 majority and led by Speaker Mike Huebsch, who attended Oral Roberts University, a fundamentalist Christian institution. In the 2006 election, the Democrats picked up eight seats. This year they need just three more seats to have...

News Features

It's Already Election Day

Early absentee voting has begun

But eligible voters can cast absentee ballots before Nov. 4, when the state is expecting a record number of voters to turn up at polling places. In fact, absentee voting begins this week, both by mail and in person at municipal offices around the state.

News Features

Democrats Challenge Ryan’s Congressional Seat

Republican Congressman Paul Ryan may feel that his southern Wisconsin district is safe. But three Democratic challengers on the Sept. 9 primary ballot disagree—not only with that assessment, but with Ryan’s support of President George Bush and presidential nominee Sen. John McCain.

News Features

The Corporate Blueprint

How big business buys state Supreme Court justices

The plotline for the dramatic state Supreme Court race between Justice Louis Butler and conservative Burnett County Judge Michael Gableman, heavily shaped by sleazy, corporate-financed ads

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Wispolitics.com Press Releases
Obama Campaign: Wednesday: Wisconsinites gather to watch Obama's closing message
Contact: Wisconsin Press Office, 608-255-0703 Obama Supporters and Undecided Voters will gather to watch 30 minute Obama Message on Network Television MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow, Wednesday October...
Sponholz Campaign: Smears against Sponholz campaign
For more information contact: Brad Sponholz, 414-839- 1202 ...
Kagen Campaign: Crandon mayor endorses Steve Kagen for reelection
Contact: Jake Rubin (920) 857-7455 jake_rubin@kagen4congress.com Mayor Calls Congressman Kagen Honest and Trustworthy (CRANDON, WI) Crandon Mayor Gary Bradley says Steve Kagen is the best person...
Kagen Campaign: Kaukauna mayor endorses Steve Kagen for reelection
Contact:: Jake Rubin (920) 857-7455 jake_rubin@kagen4congress.com Mayor Calls Congressman Kagen Authentic (KAUKAUNA, WI) Kaukauna Mayor Eugene Rosin says Steve Kagen is the best person to repres...
Kagen Campaign: Clintonville mayor endorses Steve Kagen for reelection
Contact: Jake Rubin (920) 857-7455 jake_rubin@kagen4congress.com Republican Mayor Calls Congressman Kagen Hard Working (CLINTONVILLE, WI) Clintonville Mayor Richard Beggs says Steve Kagen is the...
 
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