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2016 Presidential Race
Bice: Clarke says Trump needed ‘for America’s survival’
He's paid to be Milwaukee County sheriff but spends his time being chauffeured around the country giving speeches and appearing on Fox News. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Race tightens in home stretch
Many experts are already projecting that Hillary Clinton will win. But are there battleground states that could shift the map in Donald Trump’s favor? [MSNBC]
Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent as Trump Touts Violence
Donald Trump has set a new low with his outrageously irresponsible and dangerous comments inciting violence.
Trump Visit Has WISGOP Crying Crocodile Tears for Sacred Cow Paul Ryan
‘Given GOP Record In WI Against Women, Minorities, LGBTQ, Poor People, It’s Not What Trump Has Said, It’s What He Won’t Say That Has WISGOP in Arms’
Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke in Cleveland: Donald Trump will make America safe
Back in Wisconsin, the liberal group One Wisconsin Now issued a press release calling Clarke "extremist, bombastic and incompetent." [Capital Times]
#Thanks, Obama!
Failed Republican presidential candidate and current Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has refused to condemn documented plagiarism by the Donald Trump campaign.
Wisconsin Republicans to honor Walker at convention
"It sure is 'Midwest nice' of Gov. Walker to give Republicans a place to drown their sorrows over Donald Trump being their presidential nominee." [Associated Press]
Ron Johnson’s Bad Endorsement: Trump U as Solution to Student Loan Debt Crisis
Trump University left students across the country deep in debt. Will Ron Johnson continue to endorse more for-profit colleges as a solution to the student loan debt crisis?
Paul Ryan’s endorsement may swing some Wisconsin Republicans from never to maybe on Trump
The next time Paul Ryan is held out as the intellectual heart of the Republican Party remember he is voting to give Donald Trump the codes to our nation’s nuclear arsenal. [Capital Times]
Paul Ryan hopes Trump endorsement a turning point in race
Scot Ross of the liberal One Wisconsin Now said, "Paul Ryan doesn't get to split the baby; you endorse Trump and you endorse the sexism, the racism and his dangerous views on foreign policy." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Citing ‘Common Ground’ Speaker Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump for President
House Speaker Paul Ryan today announced in a newspaper column that he will vote for Donald Trump, an act a Ryan spokesperson subsequently indicated was an endorsement.
Paul Ryan: I’ll vote for Donald Trump
“Donald Trump is a racist, misogynistic narcissist who has won the Republican presidential nomination by appealing to the most repugnant elements in American politics,” said Scot Ross. [Racine Journal Times]
Ryan says he would step down as convention chair if Trump asks
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said he thinks Ryan is trying to protect himself from further political fallout from Trump's campaign. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UNSPUN: May 04, 2016
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross made his regular appearance on UNSPUN to discuss how and why Trump is the last GOP candidate standing. [WMTV-TV]
Paul Ryan seeks to assure voters amid political circus
"Speaker Ryan wants to dull the edges of his party's political rhetoric, but their policies cut working families and those in need sharper than ever," said Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Gov. Walker: Endorser of Ted Cruz, Recipient of Donald Trump Donations, Lends His List to John Kasich for Fundraising Effort
Scott Walker has managed to be on all sides of a three-candidate race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Hillary Clinton attacks Rebecca Bradley Saturday night
Hillary Clinton took aim at state Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley during her Saturday night speech... Her writings from her college years were released by the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Wisconsin Now: Follow the money when it comes to Walker
Walker failed to mention the most obvious reason for his support - Cruz is the only candidate still in the race who actively solicited money to help retire his massive campaign debt, says One Wisconsin Now. [Lakeland Times]
Follow the Money: Gov. Walker Endorses Ted Cruz in Republican Presidential Race
Ted Cruz is the only candidate still in the race who actively solicited money to help retire his massive campaign debt.
Scott Walker #Unintimidated, Except With Trump
When it comes to Donald Trump, you’ve got a better chance of seeing a wall along the Canadian border than Scott Walker criticizing Donald Trump by name.
Landscape shifts as Wisconsin primary nears
"I think that's an interesting question, what does Walker today say about this?" said Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Appleton Post-Crescent]
Cruz taps far-right conservatives for Wisconsin team
Scot Ross, head of the liberal activist group One Wisconsin Now, said Cruz “has assembled a cast of unlikable and unaccomplished right wing extremists from Wisconsin.” [Associated Press]
Scott Walker’s Gubernatorial Campaign Spent Big Money While He Ran for President
Did Reckless Spending Lead Him to Desperate Move to Tap State Campaign Funds to Pay Bills for Federal Political Ambitions?
During presidential bid, Scott Walker also spent on state campaign
"A career politician like Scott Walker knows better than this, you amass a war chest three years out from the campaign instead of draining it," he said. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Calendar shows Scott Walker campaigned at length most days
Gov. Walker was more concerned with campaigning for president than doing his job, and now 10,000 Wisconsin workers have already gotten layoff notices this year. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Marco Rubio steps into Scott Walker’s presidential space in Wisconsin
"It doesn't matter what generation Marco Rubio belongs to since his policies would be a disaster for critical Gen X and Millennial issues like student loan debt, higher wages and the rights of women to access health care," argued Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
Bradley Foundation Primary in Full Swing
Michael Grebe may have failed to elevate Scott Walker as a contender on the national stage, but he has multiple suitors who’d like to have his support.
Walker slammed for ‘shaking down’ donors amid layoffs
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now suggested the governor should be focusing his attention on the state's economic problems rather than "shaking down" his donors. [WSAU-FM]
Walker asks for help paying off $1 million in Presidential campaign debt
Liberal group One Wisconsin Now director Scot Ross said Friday that instead of “shaking down donors” to pay off campaign debt, Walker should be focusing on Wisconsin’s economic problems. [Associated Press]
Scott Walker asks supporters for help in paying off campaign debt
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now slammed Walker for doing fundraising rather than focusing on economic problems in the state, such as the announcement this week that the Oscar Mayer plant in Madison would be shuttering, resulting in the loss of 1,000 jobs. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker looking for $1,000 donations to pay back presidential campaign debt
"Wisconsin families are being thrown into chaos and losing their jobs because Scott Walker was more focused on chasing his own presidential ambitions than doing his job as governor," said One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
Walker: Presidential Campaign Staffers ‘Occasionally’ Worked From Governor’s Mansion
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now has received some of the records it requested about visitors to the governor's mansion. The logs from earlier this year show that people working on Walker's presidential bid were among those dropping by. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Walker Won’t Juggle Governorship And White House Bid Again
Scot Ross, head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, says Walker is late in admitting that the demands of the presidential campaign trail caused difficulties in the Badger State. [WSAU-FM]
Scott Walker wouldn’t serve as governor and run for president again
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said Walker was late in acknowledging what "Wisconsin knows all too well" — that the demands of the campaign had created difficulties for the state. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UNSPUN: September 23, 2015
One Wisconsin Now's Scot Ross and Republican politico Bill McCoshen discuss the hows and whys of Gov. Scott Walker's failed bid for president. [WMTV-TV]
What now? Scott Walker returns to Wisconsin after failing on the national stage
It's not the first time Walker's left a primary early that he couldn't win. He'll be back. Campaign politics is all he knows. [Capital Times]
Report: Scott Walker to announce he’ll drop out of presidential race Monday in Madison
When faced with a real choice, Republicans voters choose, literally, anyone but Scott Walker. [Capital Times]
Walker Drops Presidential Bid , Should Apologize
A terrific start to Scott Walker’s post-presidential candidate schedule would be an apology to the people of Wisconsin for the harm he’s done to our state. [WKOW-TV]
Gov. Walker to Drop Presidential Bid
A terrific start to Scott Walker’s post-presidential candidate schedule would be an apology to the people of Wisconsin for the harm he’s done to our state.
Gov. Walker to Double Down With Attacks on Working People in Las Vegas Speech
The career politician's desperate bid to remain competitive on the backs of the middle class and working people will be unveiled in Las Vegas Nevada, hometown of anti-union, Walker mega-donor Sheldon Adelson.
UNSPUN: September 09, 2015
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross made his regular appearance on UNSPUN for a discussion about Governor Walker's poll numbers and Hillary Clinton coming to Wisconsin. [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.
G.O.P. Candidates Take Aim at China as U.S. Markets Tumble
He’s paying so little attention to Wisconsin he probably doesn’t know about it, so it would be fun to hear his response. [New York Times]
UNSPUN: August 12, 2015
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross made his regular appearance on UNSPUN to discuss Hillary Clinton, Scott Walker, and the Republican Debate. [WMTV-TV]
Scott Walker’s war with unions a likely boon for fundraising in GOP race
“He will do or say anything to win an election. 2014 is in his rearview mirror. He’s looking at the presidency, and he’s making a different calculation now,” One Wisconsin Now told Al Jazeera in February. [Al Jazeera]
Bradley Foundation plays key role in setting stage for Scott Walker presidential run
"The Bradley Foundation millions have bought Scott Walker an insurance policy from criticism by the intellectual right," said Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Before Walker run, a conservative foundation set the stage
The Bradley Foundation millions have bought Scott Walker an insurance policy from criticism by the intellectual right. [Associated Press]
Scott Walker’s Long History of Dirty Tricks
Throughout his nearly quarter-century career running for office, he’s shown he’ll do whatever he thinks he needs to do to win. [Daily Beast]
Scott Walker’s Iowa moment continues with fundraisers
He has always operated in a system by which he looks for the next highest office. It’s unfortunate, because Scott Walker puts his political future ahead of the people of Wisconsin every time. [Capital Times]