GOP candidate's donations went to sidewalk counseling, location tracking of abortion patients
2 years, 4 months ago

GOP candidate's donations went to sidewalk counseling, location tracking of abortion patients

Raw Story  

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels has sought to defend himself against criticism of his charitable giving by saying his support of anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion causes is merely a reflection of his religious values. But his donations supported two groups that use controversial methods, including “sidewalk counseling” and cell phone location tracking, to discourage people from getting an abortion. It’s disgusting.” In 2020, according to his foundation’s tax records, Michels donated $25,000 to the Pro-Life Wisconsin Education Task Force. The task force also runs the “Save Lives: sidewalk counselor training program” which trains people to stand outside of abortion clinics and pressure patients to change their minds about their decision. “We then reach these women on apps, social feeds and websites like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat with pro-life content and messaging.” Michels spokesperson Anna Kelly would not respond to questions about the programs Michels’ donations had funded, instead she asked for “balance” in reporting on charitable contributions made by Gov.

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Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for ‘pitchforks and torches’
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for ‘pitchforks and torches’

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump is calling for people to take up “pitchforks and torches” in reaction to a story that detailed his giving to anti-abortion groups, churches and others — rhetoric that Democrats say amounts to threatening violence. Michels, a multimillionaire, this week reacted strongly to a story published by …

GOP governor hopeful Michels spends $7.9 million of own cash
2 years, 5 months ago

GOP governor hopeful Michels spends $7.9 million of own cash

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels has spent more than $7.9 million of his own money on his campaign, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday. Rebecca Kleefisch, She has raised more than $3.6 million in the first half of the year and about $7 million total since entering the race in September. State Rep. Timothy Ramthun …

Michels runs as outsider, donated money to many insiders
2 years, 6 months ago

Michels runs as outsider, donated money to many insiders

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican Tim Michels, who has the endorsement of Donald Trump, is running for Wisconsin governor as a political outsider. But records compiled by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, which tracks political spending and donations, show Michels and his wife gave more than $200,000 to powerful Republicans and candidates for the past 12 years. Michels, co-owners of the Michels …

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