Democrats focus on Wisconsin for 2020 convention, election
5 years ago

Democrats focus on Wisconsin for 2020 convention, election

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The head of the Democratic National Convention promised Tuesday that the event in Milwaukee this summer to choose the party’s presidential nominee will be focused more on substance than spectacle as part of a strategy to be more successful in key states such as Wisconsin. Barnes said Democrats need to “show up everywhere” in Wisconsin, not just Milwaukee, and communicate better with their core supporters than they did during the last presidential campaign. “People need to know you care about them.” Having the convention in Milwaukee is more than just a “great party,” it’s also an organizing opportunity to reach thousands of volunteers, said David Bergstein, battleground state communications director for the DNC. “We have to reach out to every possible voter that we can.” Trump campaign spokeswoman Anna Kelly said holding the convention in Milwaukee will highlight Democratic policies and “only remind Wisconsin voters why they delivered their 10 electoral votes to President Trump in 2016 and why they will do so again in November.” Wisconsin, along with Michigan and Pennsylvania, are part of the so-called “blue wall” traditional Democratic strength that Trump broke through to win in 2016. “When we bring the convention to Milwaukee, we’re going to remind the American people of what Democrats stand for,” he said.

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Politico  

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The Hindu  

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GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say

Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABC  

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Associated Press  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Associated Press  

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Deeply Democratic Milwaukee wrestles with hosting Trump and the Republican National Convention

LA Times  

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Raw Story  

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Associated Press  

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Raw Story  

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1 year, 4 months ago

President Biden focuses on factory jobs in Wisconsin, ignoring latest Trump indictment

Associated Press  

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Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest’s political influence
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Associated Press  

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Dems tap Chicago for 2024 convention, cite critical Midwest
1 year, 8 months ago

Dems tap Chicago for 2024 convention, cite critical Midwest

Associated Press  

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Chicago selected as site of 2024 Democratic National Convention
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Chicago selected as site of 2024 Democratic National Convention

LA Times  

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Republicans pick Milwaukee to host 2024 national convention
2 years, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Milwaukee gets recommendation to host 2024 GOP convention
2 years, 5 months ago

Milwaukee gets recommendation to host 2024 GOP convention

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee moved another step closer to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention on Friday when a site selection committee unanimously recommended the event be held there rather than Nashville, Tennessee. “Today, the Site Selection Committee voted to recommend Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention and it is a testament to the forthright and professional behavior …

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Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats gathering for their annual state convention this weekend are focused on reelecting Gov. Tony Evers and defeating Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, but also know that history is against them in the midterm year and voters face high inflation, rising gas prices and growing concerns about a recession. But the poll also showed Republicans are more …

Wisconsin Republicans look to unite amid internal feuds
2 years, 7 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans look to unite amid internal feuds

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans gathering for their annual convention this week are trying to unite to defeat Democratic Gov. “That only benefits Democrats.” The divisions will be on full display Saturday, as Republicans decide who to endorse for governor amid calls from one candidate and some party activists to back no one. Nicholson initially said he didn’t want the …

Wisconsin Democrats think they can avoid mistakes of 2016
4 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats think they can avoid mistakes of 2016

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats, stung by President Donald Trump’s narrow win four years ago, are confident the lessons they learned will ensure he doesn’t do it again. But Republicans say civil unrest that followed a police shooting in Kenosha, and Trump’s “law and order” message, will help him win over the crucial white suburban voters he needs to capture …

Pelosi tells fellow Democrats ‘it’s all riding on Wisconsin’
4 years, 4 months ago

Pelosi tells fellow Democrats ‘it’s all riding on Wisconsin’

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Attorney General Eric Holder delivered a stark reminder to Wisconsin Democrats on Thursday about the importance the battleground state plays in the presidential election less than 11 weeks away. “No pressure, it’s all riding on Wisconsin,” Pelosi told more than 100 Democrats during a virtual meeting tied to the final day …

Pence visits Wisconsin, wonders where Biden is
4 years, 4 months ago

Pence visits Wisconsin, wonders where Biden is

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Mike Pence poked fun at Democrats during a visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday for canceling their in-person national convention in Milwaukee in favor of a virtual gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I did hear the Democrats were supposed to have their national convention in Wisconsin, but they couldn’t make it,” Pence said during a …

DNC Nominates Biden & Showcases Diversity in Unity Against Trump
4 years, 4 months ago

DNC Nominates Biden & Showcases Diversity in Unity Against Trump

The Quint  

After playing supporting characters, Joe Biden is finally the protagonist as he officially secured the Democratic nomination as their 2020 presidential candidate on 18 August, tallying votes by party delegates from 50 states and 7 national territories in what was the first virtual national party roll-call vote. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Democratic Party had to hold a virtual …

Dems put divides aside, rally behind Biden at convention
4 years, 4 months ago

Dems put divides aside, rally behind Biden at convention

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during Monday’s opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him “in over his head” and warning that the nation’s mounting crises would only get worse if he’s reelected over Joe Biden. On the same night he was praised by Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist who championed …

Milwaukee misses Democratic convention: ‘It is a gut punch’
4 years, 4 months ago

Milwaukee misses Democratic convention: ‘It is a gut punch’

Associated Press  

Downtown Milwaukee restaurant owner Omar Shaikh envisioned overflowing crowds, packed dining rooms and a big payday when the Democratic National Convention came to town. Shaikh, chairman of the VISIT Milwaukee board, also saw the international attention hosting a convention would bring as a chance for the city along the shores of Lake Michigan to show the world how it’s evolved …

Democratic convention features pleas for unity and harsh attacks on Trump
4 years, 4 months ago

Democratic convention features pleas for unity and harsh attacks on Trump

LA Times  

Los Angeles Times political reporter Seema Mehta breaks down night 1 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, from the somber tone, to the big names throwing support behind Joe Biden from both parties. Democrats opened their four-day national convention Monday with relentless attacks on President Trump’s mismanagement of the coronavirus crisis and stoking of racial divisions, enlisting Republican defectors, Democratic …

Biden won’t go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
4 years, 5 months ago

Biden won’t go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination

Associated Press  

Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus, party officials said Wednesday, signaling a move to a convention that essentially has become entirely virtual. And that’s the leadership Joe Biden will bring to the White House.” Neither the Biden campaign nor DNC officials offered details about how Biden might …

Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention
4 years, 6 months ago

Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention

Associated Press  

Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said Wednesday. “Vice President Biden intends to proudly accept his party’s nomination in Milwaukee and take the next step forward towards making Donald Trump a one-term president,” she said, adding that Biden’s campaign will continue to highlight Wisconsin …

Democrats Outline Modified Convention Amid Coronavirus Fears
4 years, 6 months ago

Democrats Outline Modified Convention Amid Coronavirus Fears

NPR  

Democrats Outline Modified Convention Amid Coronavirus Fears Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images The in-person Democratic National Convention will be scaled down significantly as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with the Milwaukee event now relying heavily on "live broadcasts and curated content," organizers have announced. "Convention planners said that …

DNC Panel To Set Stage For Virtual Democratic Convention Amid Coronavirus Concerns
4 years, 7 months ago

DNC Panel To Set Stage For Virtual Democratic Convention Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Members of the Democratic National Committee will vote on a proposal Tuesday that could allow a remote convention this summer should the coronavirus pandemic continue to wreak havoc around the nation, according to multiple reports. The DNC’s rules and bylaws committee is expected to vote on the resolution during a virtual meeting, which would give the party’s …

Democrats expect ‘in-person convention,’ party chairman says
4 years, 8 months ago

Democrats expect ‘in-person convention,’ party chairman says

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Democratic Party chairman Tom Perez said Thursday that he expects to hold an “in-person convention” in Milwaukee to nominate Joe Biden for president, though he didn’t rule out the potential that portions of the event would be conducted virtually. One of Perez’s predecessors as party chairman, Terry McAuliffe, also recently predicted a virtual convention. “I am hopeful that …

Democratic National Convention Pushed Back A Month, And The Format May Change
4 years, 9 months ago

Democratic National Convention Pushed Back A Month, And The Format May Change

NPR  

Democratic National Convention Pushed Back A Month, And The Format May Change Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 1:08 p.m. Amid ongoing questions about when traditional presidential campaigning — and the travel and large crowds it entails — will be able to resume, the Democratic National Committee has delayed …

Trump uses rally to defend Iran policy as Democrats decry it
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump uses rally to defend Iran policy as Democrats decry it

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — As President Donald Trump rallied supporters Tuesday night by defending his decision to kill a top Iranian general, the Democrats vying to replace him used their final debate before primary voting begins to argue that doing so made the country less safe. Great percentages of people don’t have legs right now and arms because of this son of …

The 2020 presidential race already in full swing in Wisconsin
5 years, 3 months ago

The 2020 presidential race already in full swing in Wisconsin

LA Times  

Douglas Rogalla, chairman of the Monroe County GOP, says Wisconsin Republicans have to do “everything we can to reelect President Trump.” It’s more than a year before the presidential election, but across the state of Wisconsin it could be fall 2020. “Democrats have been doing everything they can to discredit President Trump,” Doug Rogalla, GOP chairman in neighboring Monroe County, …

Democrats: Milwaukee convention choice shows party values
5 years, 9 months ago

Democrats: Milwaukee convention choice shows party values

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention, party leaders announced Monday, highlighting the battleground state of Wisconsin that helped elect President Donald Trump and now will launch an opponent who could oust him. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez chose Milwaukee over Houston and Miami after deliberations lingered longer than party leaders or officials from the three …

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