Wisconsin Recall Elections Set For June
12 years, 11 months ago

Wisconsin Recall Elections Set For June

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Wisconsin Recall Elections Set For June In Wisconsin, "state elections officials ordered a set of historic recall elections Friday, making Scott Walker the third governor in the nation to face a recall and Rebecca Kleefisch the first lieutenant governor to face one," Milwaukee's Journal Sentinel reports. As NPR.org's Liz Halloran has reported, recall politics has overshadowed next Tuesday's Republican presidential primary in Wisconsin. "Talk of recalling the governor began nearly a year ago," she said, "after he signed a bill into law that strips most public unions of collective bargaining rights." The Associated Press notes that "have been only two successful gubernatorial recalls in U.S. history, against California Gov.

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Enough signatures collected to force recall election for Wisconsin GOP leader, commission says
9 months ago

Enough signatures collected to force recall election for Wisconsin GOP leader, commission says

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Supporters of former President Donald Trump submitted 16 more valid signatures than needed to force a recall election of Wisconsin’s top elected Republican depending on what district the recall should be held in, based on a review by the state elections commission released Tuesday. The Wisconsin Elections Commission will meet Thursday to vote on whether to order …

Wisconsin Republican leader who angered Trump is targeted for recall a 2nd time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republican leader who angered Trump is targeted for recall a 2nd time

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Supporters of former President Donald Trump, including a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, submitted more than 9,000 signatures on Tuesday in an effort to force a recall election of Wisconsin’s top elected Republican after their first attempt fell short. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission must determine whether there are enough valid signatures to trigger a recall election. …

Wisconsin Elections Commission rejects recall effort targeting Republican leader
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin Elections Commission rejects recall effort targeting Republican leader

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission rejected a petition Thursday that sought to force a recall election targeting the state’s top elected Republican, who has drawn the ire of former President Donald Trump. Trump backers angry with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos launched the recall effort, citing his refusal to decertify President Joe Biden’s narrow win in the state in …

Wisconsin GOP leader calls the Trump supporters trying to oust him ‘whack jobs and morons’
1 year ago

Wisconsin GOP leader calls the Trump supporters trying to oust him ‘whack jobs and morons’

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s top Republican derided supporters of former President Donald Trump who are trying to recall him from office as “whack jobs and morons,” predicting Tuesday that their effort would fail and they would be subject to fraud charges. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is being targeted for recall because he refused to impeach the state’s top elections official …

Wisconsin elections review shows recall targeting GOP leader falls short of signatures needed
1 year ago

Wisconsin elections review shows recall targeting GOP leader falls short of signatures needed

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Supporters of former President Donald Trump who organized an effort to recall Wisconsin’s top elected Republican did not gather enough signatures to trigger the recall election under one scenario reviewed by elections officials Tuesday, but it likely will be up to the state Supreme Court to ultimately decide the fate of the recall effort. Recall organizers fell …

Wisconsin Republicans fire state’s top election official following conspiracy-filled hearing
1 year, 6 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans fire state’s top election official following conspiracy-filled hearing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Days after a conspiracy theory-filled committee hearing and years of …

Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official
1 year, 9 months ago

Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — A vote on the future of Wisconsin’s top elections official ended in partisan deadlock Tuesday amid Republican calls for the nonpartisan administrator of the statewide elections commission to resign over how she ran the 2020 presidential contest. “I have a very clear intent here, and that is to make sure that our commission, our agency, our local …

Wisconsin’s top elections official for 2024 uncertain as incumbent’s term nears end
1 year, 9 months ago

Wisconsin’s top elections official for 2024 uncertain as incumbent’s term nears end

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Who will oversee the 2024 presidential election in the critical battleground state of Wisconsin remains clouded with uncertainty just weeks before the state’s nonpartisan top elections official reaches the end of her term. And that’s if Meagan Wolfe, administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission and one of the most respected election leaders in the nation, even wants …

Wisconsin Dems 'giddy' about MAGA candidate who has been disavowed by her own party: NYT
2 years, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Dems 'giddy' about MAGA candidate who has been disavowed by her own party: NYT

Raw Story  

Democrats across America last year engaged in a controversial and oft-criticized strategy that involved prompting extreme MAGA candidates in Republican primaries in the hopes that they would be easier to defeat in general elections. Because of this success, reports the New York Times, the Wisconsin Democratic Party is now promoting the candidacy of Janel Brandtjen, a Trump-loving election denier who …

'Crazy conspiracy theory': Wisconsin elections chief pans effort to 'decertify' the election
3 years ago

'Crazy conspiracy theory': Wisconsin elections chief pans effort to 'decertify' the election

Raw Story  

Allies of Donald Trump on Tuesday continued their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. "The former state Supreme Court justice leading the GOP-ordered review into the 2020 election on Tuesday said the state Legislature "ought to take a very hard look" at decertifying the state's presidential election," the Wisconsin State Journalreported. "Gableman released a new 136-page 'interim report' from …

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers call for overturning election
3 years, 1 month ago

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers call for overturning election

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Two Republican state lawmakers, including one running for governor, spoke at a rally Tuesday in the Wisconsin Capitol urging support for the legally impossible act of overturning Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. Ramthun has led an effort to get Republicans who control the Legislature to take up a resolution he wrote to pull back Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes, …

Lawmaker who doubts Biden win enters Wisconsin governor race
3 years, 1 month ago

Lawmaker who doubts Biden win enters Wisconsin governor race

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy State Rep. Timothy Ramthun, a conspiracy theorist who was disciplined …

GOP lobbyist McCoshen won’t run for Wisconsin governor
3 years, 6 months ago

GOP lobbyist McCoshen won’t run for Wisconsin governor

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Longtime lobbyist Bill McCoshen said Wednesday he will not seek the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor. McCoshen said he’s spent the past 15 months traveling the state and meeting with citizens, business owners and politicians to gauge their interest in his candidacy and was encouraged by the support he received. State Rep. John Macco, of Green Bay, …

Republican Kleefisch enters Wisconsin governor's race
3 years, 6 months ago

Republican Kleefisch enters Wisconsin governor's race

The Independent  

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As list of recall candidates takes shape, Jenner’s in Australia for a TV show
3 years, 8 months ago

As list of recall candidates takes shape, Jenner’s in Australia for a TV show

LA Times  

Criminal defense attorney Dan Kapelovitz of Hollywood reacts after filing his paperwork to be a recall candidate for governor at the County Registrar on July 16, 2021, in Norwalk. The most famous candidate, Caitlyn Jenner, was not in the state, having flown to Sydney, Australia, this week to compete in the “Celebrity Big Brother” reality television show, Australian media reported. …

Wisconsin’s ousted Gov. Scott Walker says he may run again
6 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin’s ousted Gov. Scott Walker says he may run again

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Ousted Republican Wisconsin Gov. But he praised Trump’s judicial appointments, his signing of the new tax law and his trade agreements that Walker said have helped Wisconsin’s dairy and manufacturing industries. “As much as my wife encouraged me to say, ‘someday run,’ that would not be a position she would encourage me to run for right now.” …

Wisconsin Democrats crowd in for chance to challenge Walker
6 years, 7 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats crowd in for chance to challenge Walker

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Gov. “We’ve been ignored by out-of-touch politicians,” said Kelda Roys, a 39-year-old former state lawmaker who got noticed early in the campaign with a video that showed her breastfeeding her daughter. “The political environment nationally is making it very difficult to run as a Republican right now.” Walker has a great story to tell — …

Wisconsin vote could impact US presidential election
12 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin vote could impact US presidential election

China Daily  

Wisconsin's Republican Governor, Scott Walker, survived a recall election Tuesday in a vote that political analysts believe could have an impact on this year's US presidential race. Analysts say Republicans should be encouraged by the Walker victory as they look toward the November election matchup between President Barack Obama and his expected Republican challenger, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. But …

Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin
12 years, 9 months ago

Walker survives recall election in Wisconsin

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. With his defeat of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the union leaders who rallied for months against Walker’s agenda, the rising GOP star became the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall attempt. The governor said he was committed to working with his opponents, beginning with a friendly get-together with lawmakers of both …

Wis. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch survives recall election
12 years, 9 months ago

Wis. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch survives recall election

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch survived a historic recall attempt Tuesday, turning back her Democratic challenger and avoiding becoming the first lieutenant governor in the nation’s history to be recalled. “Friends, years from now they will say the campaign to save America began tonight in Wisconsin.” Democrats and unions had been angered after Walker and the GOP-led Legislature …

Wisconsin governor beats recall: Republican Scott Walker retains office
12 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin governor beats recall: Republican Scott Walker retains office

LA Times  

Wisconsin’s embattled Republican governor, Scott Walker, has defeated an effort by labor unions and Democratic activists to end his tenure early, according to early results and exit polls. Public employee unions led an effort to oust him, and early this year turned in more than 900,000 signatures on petitions, setting up only the third recall election of a governor in …

Seven Ways Wisconsin's Recall Vote May Matter To You
12 years, 9 months ago

Seven Ways Wisconsin's Recall Vote May Matter To You

NPR  

Seven Ways Wisconsin's Recall Vote May Matter To You Enlarge this image toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Morry Gash/AP For weeks now, we in the news business have been telling you how much the Scott Walker recall election in Wisconsin matters to the country as a whole. Walker's win may change the way your state bargains with its employees. Walker's win …

Win For Wisconsin's Walker Seen As Blow For Democrats, Boost For The GOP
12 years, 9 months ago

Win For Wisconsin's Walker Seen As Blow For Democrats, Boost For The GOP

NPR  

Win For Wisconsin's Walker Seen As Blow For Democrats, Boost For The GOP Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images Now that it's over and Republican Gov. There's a common theme: -- Walker's win "is a stinging blow" to President Obama's re-election chances, says National Journal's 2012 Decoded blog. -- Walker "delivered a psychological boost for …

Long Political Battle Comes To A Head In Wis. Recall
12 years, 9 months ago

Long Political Battle Comes To A Head In Wis. Recall

NPR  

Long Political Battle Comes To A Head In Wis. Recall Wisconsin voters will decide Tuesday whether Republican Scott Walker will be just the third governor recalled from office in U.S. history. Partisans on both sides are studying this election — between Walker and Milwaukee's Democratic Mayor Tom Barrett — for clues to this fall's contest between President Obama and Mitt …

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Survives Recall
12 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Survives Recall

NPR  

Scott Walker Survives Recall Hide caption Wisconsin Gov. Previous Next Andy Manis/Getty Images Hide caption Walker supporters watch returns as they await the governor's speech at an election night rally on Tuesday in Waukesha. Sponsor Message Update at 11:02 p.m. Echo Beyond Wisconsin: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney released a statement that read in part: "Tonight's results will echo beyond …

Wisconsin Recall Is Just One Of Many Highlights Of Big Tuesday Campaign Day
12 years, 9 months ago

Wisconsin Recall Is Just One Of Many Highlights Of Big Tuesday Campaign Day

NPR  

Wisconsin Recall Is Just One Of Many Highlights Of Big Tuesday Campaign Day Lots at stake tomorrow, June 5, with primaries in five states, in addition to what would be only the third recall of a sitting governor in U.S. history. Under California's new election laws, all candidates regardless of party run on the same ballot, with the top two …

Friday Night Fight In Wisconsin: First Debate Before Looming Recall
12 years, 10 months ago

Friday Night Fight In Wisconsin: First Debate Before Looming Recall

NPR  

Friday Night Fight In Wisconsin: First Debate Before Looming Recall Enlarge this image toggle caption Darren Hauck/Getty Images Darren Hauck/Getty Images The divisive battle to recall Wisconsin Gov. Here's a look at where things stand between the Republican Walker and Barrett, the mayor of Milwaukee, heading into Friday night's televised debate, the first of two before the June 5 rematch. …

Sign Of The (Wisconsin) Times: Gov. Scott Walker For President
12 years, 11 months ago

Sign Of The (Wisconsin) Times: Gov. Scott Walker For President

NPR  

Sign Of The Times: Gov. Scott Walker For President Enlarge this image toggle caption Don Gonyea/NPR Don Gonyea/NPR There's a Republican presidential primary next Tuesday in Wisconsin. But as the accompanying photo taken by NPR political correspondent Don Gonyea in Delafield, Wisc. The controversial Republican governor who angered Democrats and organized labor by enacting legislation that withdrew collective bargaining rights …

In Winner-Take-All Wisconsin, Primary Is Sideshow To Recall Election
13 years ago

In Winner-Take-All Wisconsin, Primary Is Sideshow To Recall Election

NPR  

In Winner-Take-All Wisconsin, Primary Is Sideshow To Recall Election Enlarge this image toggle caption Liz Halloran/NPR Liz Halloran/NPR Mary Beth Kopidlansky of Waukesha says she knows who she'll vote for in Wisconsin's upcoming GOP presidential primary, but that's not really what she's interested in talking about. "Walker has totally polarized the state," said Kopidlansky, 62, a conservative-leaning independent, after wrapping …

Whose Wisconsin recall is it?
13 years, 1 month ago

Whose Wisconsin recall is it?

Salon  

The Scott Walker recall is already historic. Last winter, the three-week occupation of Wisconsin’s capitol brought into sharp relief what would become two of the year’s defining forces: Emboldened far-right state governments and emergent left populist movements. After Walker successfully pushed through his “budget repair” bill to cripple public workers’ collective bargaining rights, much of the energy of the capitol …

Deadline Day Arrives For Wisconsin Recall Petitions
13 years, 2 months ago

Deadline Day Arrives For Wisconsin Recall Petitions

NPR  

Deadline Day Arrives For Wisconsin Recall Petitions Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Bauer/AP Scott Bauer/AP Opponents of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will deliver a truckload of petitions to the state's elections board Tuesday in an effort to force a recall election. Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate says he was able to recruit 25,000 volunteers to circulate recall petitions, and …

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