Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine
Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into the center of an impeachment investigation and looks very much like one of Donald Trump’s men in Ukraine.
Foreign Affairs, Military, and Veterans
Mike Browne: Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine
Sen. Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into center of impeachment investigation. [Urban Milwaukee]
Walker and the Russian Connection
“The timing of this quarter-million dollar contribution sure looks like Scott Walker’s non-meeting meant something to somebody.” [Urban Milwaukee]
Scott Walker Put Veterans at the Mercy of the Domestic War Profiteer For-Profit ‘College’ Cartel
Another Scott Walker Election Year publicity ploy for veterans is undermined by his record supporting the for-profit “college” industry.
Scott Walker promotes Foxconn in four new ads as two of his top Democratic challengers hit the airwaves
“Scott Walker is so angry about his tanking poll numbers, he forgot he is the only candidate for governor who got his photo taken with an indicted Russian spy,” Scot Ross of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now said by email. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Gov. Scott Walker Political Operation Snagged $250,000 Check Mere Days After Meeting With Accused Russian Spy
A new report discloses Scott Walker's political operation mere days later snagged a $250,000 donation from a billionaire who made a fortune in Russian oil.
State Debate: Scott Walker’s photo with Russian spy has the bloggers talking
The liberal advocate One Wisconsin Now contends that it’s been Walker’s 25-year relationship with the National Rifle Association that opened the doors to the Russian accused of spying to get personal access to Walker when he was running for president. OWN calculated that the NRA has funneled $3.5 million into Walker’s campaign accounts during those […] [Capital Times]
The Rest of the Picture: $3.5 Million in NRA Support Paved the Way for Accused Spy to Get Personal Access to Scott Walker
The Rest of the Picture: $3.5 Million in NRA Support Paved the Way for Accused Spy to Get Personal Access to Scott Walker.
Scott Walker Hits Heights of Hypocrisy in Appearance Before Armed Service Veterans in Fox Valley
If Scott Walker really wanted to show respect for our veterans his policies would reflect that.
Gov. Scott Walker Extends Craven Campaign Cash Chase to Foreign Policy
Scott Walker has endorsed Donald Trump’s controversial announcement that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
From 2015-16 Scott Walker, Ron Johnson Had Strong Opinions About Release of Classified Materials
Scott Walker & Ron Johnson but have nothing to say about their party’s leader handing over classified information to one of our nation’s biggest enemies, Russia.
Scott Walker compares possible Russian election influence with Scottish endorsement
Jenni Dye, research director for liberal group One Wisconsin Now, called Walker’s comparing the two scenarios “simply jaw-dropping.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Reported to be Auditioning for National Security Job With Donald Trump
This guy, who spends more time chasing media appearances than doing his job, has no business close to a job with responsibility for protecting national security.
Candidate for Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security Unable to Maintain County Jail
It is horrifying to think someone as manifestly incapable of running a county jail as David Clarke is considered by Donald Trump and his team to a qualified.
Issues at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King become focal point in 14th District Senate race
"He's had his head stuck in the sand for years over serious concerns about the veterans' home in his district, only recently taking action to cover his political backside." [Capital Times]
Ron Johnson concerned about citizenship ‘rush,’ Russian ‘meddling’ before election
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said Johnson was "channeling his inner Donald Trump" with those comments. [Capital Times]
Luther’s Choice: Pie > Veterans
Sen. Luther Olsen Shameful Record Includes Votes to Raid Funds From Nursing Homes for Veterans, Proposal to Cut Funding to Local Veterans Service Officers
UNSPUN: November 18, 2015
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross made his regular appearance on UNSPUN to discuss the recent terrorist attacks and failed Republican foreign policy. [WMTV-TV]
Five ‘Legitimate Ideas’ Gov. Scott Walker Ought to Consider On His Next Trip Home to Wisconsin
The increasingly desperate and embarrassing campaign of Scott Walker hit a new low as he opined building a fence along the 5,525 mile long United States - Canada border is a legitimate idea.
Muslim advocate: Scott Walker is ‘enabling ISIS’ with ‘radical Islam’ rhetoric
One Wisconsin Now suggested Walker's message was driven by the conservative Milwaukee-based Bradley Foundation, whose president is Walker's presidential campaign chairman. [Capital Times]
Scott Walker gives foreign policy speech: ‘I have been tested like no other candidate in this race’
"This guy couldn't keep 14 senators from sneaking off to Illinois but he's going to secure our borders, end hostilities in the Middle East and rid the world of ISIS.' [Capital Times]
In light of Scott Walker’s China comments, aides defend Wisconsin’s trade relationship
Scott Walker desperately wanted to change the media focus on his three positions in a week as he tries to chase Donald Trump's race to the sewer. [La Crosse Tribune]
Walker’s dystopian vision will push the threat of economic isolation, military feet on the ground and “steal in the face of our enemies.”
One Wisconsin Now made an important point. In fact, if anybody needs a backbone it's Scott Walker, Walker was once drooling over the possibility of trade with China. [Democurmudgeon]
Scott Walker Is Two-Faced on China
“In his desperate attempt to out-Trump Trump, Scott Walker has out-Palined Palin.” [Daily Beast]
Foreign Affairs & Veterans
One does not expect a Governor to be an expert on foreign and military affairs. However, neither does one expect the buffoonery we have gotten from Scott Walker.
Gov. Walker Touts Rank as Eagle Scout as His Leading Qualification for Commander-in-Chief of the United States of America
Walker used his attainment of the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve to answer the the question, “...does the prospect of being commander in chief daunt you?”
Walker prepares for first overseas trade mission
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker departs Friday for his first overseas trade mission, a 10-day tour to China that comes as Walker keeps up a furious travel schedule in the United States – fueling speculation he is trying to maintain a high profile in advance of a possible 2016 presidential run. [WLUK-TV]
Wisconsinites Say ‘Mission Accomplished’ When Troops Come Home
If we don’t end this war and punish those responsible, it will destroy everything wonderful about this country the generations before us sacrificed to keep alive.
Five Years of Iraq War: Wisconsin Mobilizing Opposition at Events Across State
The cost of war has been enormous both in lives lost and its toll on our national economy.