Scott Walker’s Legacy: Giving Taxpayer Funds to Corporations and Destroying Democracy
Scott Walker’s going to have to tell the people of Wisconsin how restricting their right to vote is creating more transparency. [the Progressive]
Politics
After Losing, Wisconsin Republicans Are Trying to Subvert Democracy. They Will Fail.
The request for this early voting crackdown was made by Robin Vos’ office a mere eight days after the election. [In These Times]
Lame-duck limits on early voting – and the arguments for them – resemble ones already rejected by a judge
The lawsuit that resulted in the earlier limits being struck down was brought by two liberal groups. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UNSPUN: December 12, 2018
Tensions are running high in state politics as Governor Scott Walker considers a package of bills passed in a special legislative session. [WMTV-TV]
Courts likely to strike down Republican lame-duck power grabs, experts say
A 2011 lawsuit filed by One Wisconsin [Institute] resulted in a federal judge striking down Wisconsin Republicans’ attempts to suppress the vote. [the Guardian]
Wisconsin And Michigan Activists Are Resisting GOP Power Grabs Pretty Much On Their Own
Mike Browne, the deputy director of One Wisconsin Now, had a similarly accommodating analysis of Evers’ calculus. [Huffington Post]
‘It’s a hot mess’: Tony Evers urges Scott Walker to veto GOP lame duck proposals limiting his powers on ‘Meet the Press’
Ross was especially critical of a provision in the plans to limit early voting to two weeks. It has been as much as six weeks. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Tony Evers ‘not particularly encouraged’ by chat with Scott Walker on vetoing GOP lame-duck bills
Scot Ros told Gousha that Republicans are "attacking early voting" and defying the judge's order in the 2016 case. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Power Grabs in Wisconsin & Michigan
Power Grabs in Wisconsin and Michigan. Guest 1: Analiese Eicher, Program Director, One Wisconsin Now. [Progressive Voices Network]
Activist group eyes legal action
One Wisconsin Now says Republicans are attacking access to voting by placing new limits on early voting. [WISN-TV]
Opponents look at legal options as they await Scott Walker’s actions on lame-duck bills
One Wisconsin Institute has signaled it may rekindle its legal fight against the early voting restrictions. [Wisconsin State Journal]
In light of lame-duck session, demonstrators hold “Respect our Vote” rally at Capitol
"They have hidden behind closed doors and in secret to conspire and contrast a direct assault on the peaceful transition of power." [WISC-TV]
GOP power grabs pour gas on ‘resistance’ in key Midwest states
“Progressives have to defend a Supreme Court seat in April of 2019 — this will help them do that,” said Scot Ross, the executive director of One Wisconsin Now, a liberal outside group. [Politico]
County clerks fear early voting bill could become “very complicated”
In 2016, One Wisconsin Now filed a lawsuit after Republican’s tried a similar measure to curtail early voting. [WKOW-TV]
Walker likely to sign legislation to balance power in state government
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now tweeted Wednesday that it was already in consultation with attorneys. [Wisconsin Watchdog]
Wisconsin Schools the Nation on Hypocrisy and Partisan Power Grabs
"More than 565,000 people early voted in the November 2018 election. Record-setting early voting is not an emergency -- it's democracy," [Center for Media and Democracy]
Lame-duck session: Early voting limits sow confusion in advance of February election
The attorney for the organization that filed the lawsuit, One Wisconsin Institute, has vowed to challenge the latest restriction. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin’s extraordinary session: Is absentee voting a fairness issue?
One Wisconsin Now ... said it would likely sue over the new cap, too, after the bill is signed. [Capital Times]
Wisconsin Republicans Approve 82 Scott Walker Appointees In 1 Day
Wisconsin Republicans intent on invalidating the results of the 2018 election and undermining the orderly transfer of power. [Huffington Post]
Winners and losers: Vos and Fitzgerald get what they want, plus a public outcry, in lame-duck session
One Wisconsin Now ... sound like they are chomping at the bit to challenge the grab bag of GOP goodies. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Controversial lame-duck proposals now in Scott Walker’s hands as Democratic groups eye lawsuits
Others, including the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, have indicated they plan to file lawsuits over the proposals [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wis. lawmakers limit Governor’s power in marathon lame-duck session
Republicans are thumbing their noses at a federal judge's order and we are conferring with our counsel about next steps. [WTMJ-TV]
Capitol “coup”
One Wisconsin Institute is considering challenging the new early voting restrictions. [Isthmus]
Wisconsin GOP Rams Through ‘Lame Duck Legislative Coup’
"Scott Walker may be on the way out of office for the first time in a quarter century ... but his corrosive brand of politics lives on in his fellow Republicans." [Common Dreams]
Opponents consider lawsuits if lame-duck legislation becomes law
Analiese Eicher said the liberal advocacy organization is willing to take any legal action necessary. [WKOW-TV]
While Wisconsin Slept Republicans Rejected Will of Voters and Worked Against Orderly Transition of Power
While Wisconsin slept last night, Republicans worked behind closed doors on schemes to reject the results of the November 2018 midterm elections.
Republicans Reject Results of 2018 Elections and Undermine Transition of Power
Republicans in the legislature are rejecting the results of the 2018 elections they lost and actively undermining the orderly transition of power.
Democratic leaders, protesters fire up crowd for fight with GOP
“Republicans like Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald want to end that because they think the problem with these elections was that too many people voted.” [Capital Times]
Citizen Rights Group Call on WI Legislature to “Respect Our Votes”
"The underlying theme though that it's just incredibly disrespectful to the 2.6 million-plus voters who cast a ballot in this most recent election.” [Public News Service]
‘This is not democracy’: Republicans try to shrink power of incoming Democrats
Republicans believe they lost the November election because too many people voted here, and are trying to undo the results of the vote. [the Guardian]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: December 3, 2018
The Wisconsin GOP is set to make an unprecedented power grab to enhance their powers and limit Governor-elect Evers. [WRRD-AM]
GOP Blames Voters Voting for Electoral Defeats, Proposes Plan to Limit Participation in 2020 State High Court Race
Republicans appear to have settled on an explanation for why they lost every statewide race on the ballot in the November 6 elections: Too many voters voted.
Scott Walker, lawmakers consider helping conservative justice before Tony Evers becomes governor
Analiese Eicher noted Republicans fought plans to hold special elections this year and complained about the cost of past recall elections. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Rep. Vos Selected to Lead Assembly Republican Caucus, Not State of Wisconsin
Robin Vos was not elected Governor. He does not have a mandate from the people of Wisconsin for his brand of extreme partisanship.
Assembly Republican Robin Vos Strikes Foul Note With Suggestion for Lame Duck Session Power Play
Robin Vos hit a foul note suggesting just the opposite with a call for a right-wing power grab in a lame duck session, before Democrats take the offices.
Mamma Mia! Those Are Some Big Contributions
In September 2018 Scott Walker charged Wisconsin taxpayers over $6,500 to fly from Madison to Milwaukee to Omaha, Nebraska and back to Madison.
Paul Ryan-Linked Super PAC Dominates Spending in Race to Choose His Replacement
That we are all paying for tax cuts for the mega-wealthy who are working with Paul Ryan to fund the appallingly racist and negative ads is deeply troubling. [Sludge]
Report Finds Scott Walker Tops Nation in Out-of-State Fundraising for Gubernatorial Candidates
A report found Scott Walker’s haul of $11.5 million from donors not living in Wisconsin through early October led the nation for out-of-state contributions.
Eric Trump Can Expect Smooth Landing in Wisconsin Rapids
Eric Trump will be flying in to Wisconsin today as Republicans experience electoral turbulence across the country and here in state.
Donald Trump turns focus to Wisconsin’s races for Senate, governor
Trump's visit "just reinforces Walker's racist, sexist, xenophobic record," said Analiese Eicher, program director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
NRA Campaign Ad Mispronounces Name of Walker Opponent Evers
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now obtained a copy of the ad Friday. It says the buy is $740,000 in Green Bay, Wausau and La Crosse. [Associated Press]
Senate Candidate Roger Roth Touts ‘Independent Voice’ in Campaign Ads, Voted Party Line 98.9 Percent of the Time in Most Recent Legislative Session
Roger Roth is claiming he is an “independent voice” in his state senate campaign television advertising. But Roth overwhelmingly voted the GOP party line.
Republicans Pick Republican Walker
In an amazing piece of poll magic, Scott Walker managed to improve his numbers by exactly the same numbers pollster Franklin flipped his sample.
Brad Schimel’s Pipeline to Campaign Cash
Recently filed campaign finance reports reveal Attorney General Brad Schimel has tapped a big pipeline to campaign cash.
Five Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising
Trailing in the polls and desperate to continue his quarter century political career, Scott Walker is “getting back to basics.”
The Wisconsin Race For Governor
Scot Ross joined Joy Reid to discuss Wisconsin's 2018 gubernatorial race where public education advocate Tony Evers faces Scott Walker. [MSNBC]
Will Frequent Flyer Scott Walker Get Bumped from Trip with Veep on Air Force 2
When VP Mike Pence jets to Wisconsin today on Air Force 2 to raise campaign cash, he’ll be greeted at the airport by frequent flyer Gov. Scott Walker.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on That Poll Over There
"Charles Franklin has proven if you poll Scott Walker supporters, Scott Walker will do okay."
Tight Wisconsin races come amid signs of more GOP excitement
"If you poll Scott Walker supporters, Scott Walker will do OK," liberal activist Scot Ross, head of the group One Wisconsin Now, said in a statement. [Associated Press]
State Lobby for Big Corporate Special Interests Starts Spending to Try to Save Scott Walker
The Same Gang That Tried to Win Election With Ad Outing Child Victim of Sex Assault Now Misleads on Record of Tony Evers.