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

Republican Kleefisch enters Wisconsin governor’s race

Associated Press  

BUTLER, Wis. — Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. “Because of Governor Evers’ steady leadership, Wisconsin is bouncing back stronger than before with a record surplus, low unemployment and $4 billion in tax relief delivered in his first term,” Roecker said. “Even with half my guts, I still have twice as much guts as Tony Evers.” Kleefisch served as Walker’s lieutenant governor his entire time in office, including the Act 10 union fight and the unsuccessful 2012 recall. During the lieutenant governor campaign, Kleefisch said that there was “no consensus that people have caused climate change.” And she told a Christian radio program that extending domestic partner benefits to gay state employees could lead to approving marriage to dogs or furniture. She later apologized for her “poor choice of words.” During the 2018 campaign, Kleefisch apologized to Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Mandela Barnes for repeatedly claiming — without evidence — that he knelt during the national anthem at the state fair.

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Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board
1 year, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov. In a series of votes that fell mostly along party lines, the Senate rejected confirmation for four members of the Natural Resources Board, as well as a Democratic elections commissioner who tried earlier this year to prevent the Senate from …

Wisconsin Republicans, Evers clash over tax cuts, schools
2 years, 3 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans, Evers clash over tax cuts, schools

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans who control the state Legislature are poised to clash with newly reelected Democratic Gov. But even though Evers and Republicans are on opposite sides of issues like abortion and pushing for a flat income tax rate, they also are talking about forging a better relationship in the coming years than they had during Evers’ first …

Can Wisconsin Gov. Evers and GOP Legislature work together?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can Wisconsin Gov. Evers and GOP Legislature work together?

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Can newly reelected Democratic Gov. “But it certainly could also be an opportunity to fight and disagree over how to use the money.” Both sides have staked out priorities, not all of which conflict, but neither faction has shown much of an ability to work together, with Evers vetoing more than 120 bills over the past four …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat
2 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers defeats foe he called democracy threat

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Michels favored disbanding the state’s bipartisan elections commission and had promised to sign bills vetoed by Evers that would make it harder to vote absentee. Evers also noted that he is frequently described as boring, but said: “As it turns out, boring wins.” Evers said his victory was a win for reproductive rights, public schools, clean …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers, Michels display differences in debate
2 years, 5 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers, Michels display differences in debate

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. I am pro life and I make no apologies for that.” Michels said he would sign a bill creating an exception to Wisconsin’s 1849 near total abortion ban for rape and incest. Michels said that “crime is running rampant” and “I’m going to fix it.” “And guns? — Michels described the Evers’ administration as the …

Many GOP appointees with expired terms still on state boards
2 years, 5 months ago

Many GOP appointees with expired terms still on state boards

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Three members of the state board that oversees Wisconsin’s technical colleges and who were appointed by former Republican Gov. Tony Evers has nominated six people to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, but none have been confirmed by the GOP-controlled state Senate. The other three are among dozens of Evers appointees that are waiting to serve on …

Republican Kleefisch raises $3.6 million in 6 months
2 years, 8 months ago

Republican Kleefisch raises $3.6 million in 6 months

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch on Thursday reported raising more than $3.6 million over the first six months of the year as she competes with self-funder Tim Michels, who has spent millions on television ads that almost immediately put him in a tight race for the nomination. He reported raising $10.1 million the first half of this …

Evers raises $10.1 million for Wisconsin governor’s race
2 years, 8 months ago

Evers raises $10.1 million for Wisconsin governor’s race

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Evers’ campaign manager Cassi Fenili said in a statement that Evers’ record fundraising shows the “overwhelming grassroots support Governor Evers has earned.” But Democratic incumbents like Evers face a tough road this fall, with polls showing high Republican enthusiasm and history showing that the same party as the president in midterm elections often fares poorly. “Whether …

Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
2 years, 8 months ago

Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The two front-runners in Wisconsin’s Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices, marking a more negative shift in the race less than five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary. Rebecca Kleefisch attacked rival Tim Michels by name for the first time in a television ad running statewide where she bemoans high …

Wisconsin’s Evers prays GOP investigator not named to panel
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin’s Evers prays GOP investigator not named to panel

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said Friday he can’t think of anyone worse to fill a vacancy on Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission than a Republican-hired election investigator and he prays that the former state Supreme Court justice isn’t named to the panel. Evers’s comments come a day after the Republican Assembly leader said he wasn’t ruling anyone out …

Wisconsin Republicans vote not to endorse for governor
2 years, 10 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans vote not to endorse for governor

Associated Press  

MIDDLETON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans voted Saturday not to endorse anyone for governor ahead of the GOP primary in August, with former Lt. Gov. “I want Republicans to win and we can’t do that if our party is fractured,” he said. “My race is literally about the truth versus lies and distortion.” Divisions within the Republican Party have been a …

Republican Michels launches campaign for Wisconsin governor
2 years, 11 months ago

Republican Michels launches campaign for Wisconsin governor

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 Republican Tim Michels, a multimillionaire construction company co-owner who last …

Kleefisch used to believe Biden won Wisconsin, now won’t say
3 years, 1 month ago

Kleefisch used to believe Biden won Wisconsin, now won’t say

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch said five months ago that President Joe Biden won Wisconsin, but on Thursday she dodged the question while awaiting the results of pending GOP-led investigations into the 2020 election. Kleefisch said in a September 2021 interview on WISN-TV’s “UpFront” was asked point blank if she thought Biden had won Wisconsin. “One under …

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 …

Republican Kevin Nicholson joins Wisconsin governor’s race
3 years, 2 months ago

Republican Kevin Nicholson joins Wisconsin governor’s race

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Kevin Nicholson, a former Marine and losing candidate for U.S. Senate who once called former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Nicholson, in his first public comments on WTAQ-AM after announcing his bid, took swipes at Kleefisch, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the state GOP party chairman and a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. “We need people from the outside …

Republican Kevin Nicholson joins Wisconsin governor's race
3 years, 2 months ago

Republican Kevin Nicholson joins Wisconsin governor's 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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nicholson, a business consultant, originally had his eyes …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers' reelection pitch: democracy is at risk
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers' reelection pitch: democracy is at risk

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t think he’s exaggerating when he talks …

Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ reelection pitch: democracy is at risk

Associated Press  

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. “I don’t think he’s exaggerating when he talks about what’s at stake and the fact that he’s the last line of defense to a lot of these things happening,” said Democratic state Rep. Gordon Hintz. Evers isn’t the only battleground Democrat making the argument, particularly in the so-called “blue wall” trio of states — …

Wisconsin gubernatorial campaigns hauling in massive funds
3 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin gubernatorial campaigns hauling in massive funds

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers raised $10 million last year, while his top Republican challenger brought in $3.3 million in just four months, massive fundraising totals announced Monday that point to how expensive and hard fought the race will be in the battleground state. Evers released his fundraising totals just hours after Republican rival Rebecca Kleefisch, a …

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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GOP’s Kleefisch takes steps to run for Wisconsin governor
3 years, 6 months ago

GOP’s Kleefisch takes steps to run for Wisconsin governor

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, who served as lieutenant governor for eight years under former Gov. Evers’ campaign spokesman Sam Roecker said Kleefisch left a “devastating mark” on Wisconsin after her eight years in office. “Governor Evers has taken bold action to clean up the mess she left behind and he’ll continue to make sure we move forward and …

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term
3 years, 9 months ago

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tony Evers made it official Saturday, announcing his …

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term
3 years, 9 months ago

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Evers launches bid for second term

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Evers told the AP that his handling of the pandemic saved lives and he listed it as “easily the most important thing that we’ve done.” “And, of course, we’ve done that with the backdrop of having not a whole lot of help from the Republicans in the Legislature,” Evers said. Evers tried unsuccessfully to force …

Wisconsin Democrats rejoice: Scott Walker is finally gone
6 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin Democrats rejoice: Scott Walker is finally gone

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. And distaste over Trump’s first two years as president contributed to depressed Republican turnout, and massive Democratic votes, in key parts of Wisconsin, leading to Walker’s narrow 31,000-vote loss to state education chief Tony Evers. “As much as the left hates Scott Walker and showed it with passion on election night, Republicans across the state …

Democrat Tony Evers defeats Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
6 years, 4 months ago

Democrat Tony Evers defeats Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democrat Tony Evers ousted Wisconsin Gov. It also puts Evers in position to dismantle much of what Walker and Republicans did over the past eight years, including rolling back portions of the law that effectively ended collective bargaining for public workers. Ellen Martin, a 67-year-old retired occupational therapist from Madison, said she voted for Evers because he …

Can Democrat Tony Evers remove Wisconsin’s right-wing governor?
6 years, 4 months ago

Can Democrat Tony Evers remove Wisconsin’s right-wing governor?

Al Jazeera  

With midterms less than a day away, right-wing Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s tenure as governor could be at risk. With midterms less than a day away, right-wing Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s seven-year grip on the state could be slipping away. Already widely controversial during former President Barack Obama’s eight years in office, Walker has closely aligned himself with President Donald …

Cancer survivors Evers, Kleefisch clash over health care
6 years, 6 months ago

Cancer survivors Evers, Kleefisch clash over health care

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers and Republican Lt. Gov. “Election year promises won’t cover up Walker’s career of working to sabotage Wisconsinites’ health care and take us back to the days when insurance companies could deny you coverage if you got sick,” Evers said. In that spot, the woman claims that Walker doesn’t care about families …

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 — …

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 …

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