Scott Walker Polling Voters on Presidential Run
Walker’s campaign is polling voters on his planned presidential run, asking favorability questions about various Republican and Democratic candidates, including fellow Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan.
Wisconsin
Under Gov. Walker Those Who Give, Get: Hill Farms Edition
In the weeks before the November 4 election, the Walker administration attempted to quietly solicit bids to redevelop the Hills Farms state office complex in Madison.
State Government The Wisconsin GOP Way: Those Who Give, Get and Those That Don’t, Don’t
Assembly GOP Speaker Robin Vos and Gov. Scott Walker called for a dramatically expanded private school voucher program in Wisconsin, financed with public tax dollars.
Assembly Speaker’s comments on Bucks arena funding causes controversy
"I thought it was just a really blatant and unmistakable message that Speaker Vos was sending to people in Wisconsin and that's, 'you play by my rules or you don't get to play." [WKOW-TV]
New ‘jock tax’ proposal for Bucks arena stirs up controversy
Vos says he wants to keep the Bucks in Milwaukee. But political visits are not making his job to convince law makers across the state any easier. The liberal group, One Wisconsin Now, has requested Vos be criminally investigated for breaking a state law that does not allow any political moves to be made, based […] [WITI-TV]
One Wisconsin Now to Assembly Speaker ‘Boss Vos’: It’s Not Mischief, It’s Illegal
Following Vos’s attempts to downplay his coercion of owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, One Wisconsin Now renewed calls for Racine & Milwaukee Co. DAs to formally investigate Vos for violating state law.
One Wisconsin Now Calls for Investigation of Boss Vos Fundraising Shakedown
One Wisconsin Now has formally requested the Racine and Milwaukee County District Attorneys investigate Assembly Speaker Robin Vos for potential misconduct in office.
One Wisconsin Now Updates Complaint Against Sen. Ron Johnson Over Disclosure of His Legal Bills in Lawsuit Against Affordable Care Act
Based on new federal campaign finance filings, One Wisconsin Now has updated their FEC complaint over Johnson and the WILL’s lawsuit against Obamacare.
Walker 2016: Well, That Didn’t Take Long
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross noted that Walker’s weekend presidential posturing follows his election night speech in which he made mention of “Washington” as frequently as “Wisconsin.”
One Wisconsin Now slams Scott Walker’s tech school tour
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now questions Governor Scott Walker’s motive as the Republican tours five of the state’s 16 technical colleges just two days after being elected to a second term. “He’s using technical colleges as a photo-op as he prepares to make another run for higher office and it’s a sad indictment on […] [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Campaign Finance Records Reveal Out-of-State Special Interests Funneling Support for Gov. Walker Through In-State Big Business Lobby
According to campaign finance filings, the RGA appears to have been funneling their TV ads supporting Walker through the state big business lobby, WMC.
Desperate Walker Republicans Roll RoJo Out to Shriek ‘Fraud’
Johnson’s comments were part of a consistent campaign by Republicans to suppress voter turnout through public statements and disenfranchisement legislation.
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge – the Scott Walker Gang’s Response to Open Records Request
Gov. Walker and his team's actions show that they believe Wisconsin's open records statute is a nuisance to be evaded, not a law to be followed.
Liberal group says Brad Schimel ‘trying to have it both ways’ on abortion laws
A liberal advocacy group contends that Brad Schimel, the Republican candidate for attorney general, has voiced conflicting intentions regarding his approach to laws struck down by the courts. “Brad Schimel has been caught in a lie, and he seems to be having trouble deciding who to admit he is lying to,” Dye said. [Capital Times]
Scott Walker scores big PAC donations after limits lifted
“Half of the $80 million Scott Walker’s raised comes from outside of Wisconsin, and we all remember when he when flew to Las Vegas, hat in hand, to beg Sheldon Adelson for his support,” said Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
In 2010, Scott Walker’s campaign sought to keep IBM ‘happy’
Liberal group One Wisconsin Now accused Walker of “hypocrisy” because he was copied on those emails while at the same time promising on the campaign trail to “restore Wisconsin’s reputation for clean and honest government through transparency in the state contracting process.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
Mary Burke, others question ethics of information given to Scott Walker campaign treasurer
One Wisconsin Now called for Archer and Villa to resign from their posts, calling their exchanges with Hiller a “massive violation of the public trust.” [Capital Times]
Longtime Southwest Wisconsin State Senator Not Buying What Howard Marklein is Selling
It’s not just his voting record of following the his party bosses more than 99 percent of the time that say Howard Marklein is full of it when he claims he’s independent.
#TBT 2006-2010: The Stunning Hypocrisy of Scott Walker
Running for office on a platform of transparency in contracting while working surreptitiously to manipulate a contract for the benefit of a political crony is at the top of the list.
Brad Schimel Cut Deal as Waukesha County DA to Let Sex Offender Off With Slap on Wrist
A man charged with third degree sexual assault, a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $25,000 fine, walked away with no jail time.
Scott Walker’s Corruption Problem
New documents released show that Walker helped his longtime campaign treasurer get inside information for a bid to lease office space to the county. Ross, who describes Walker’s administration as “arguably one of the most corrupt in recent history,” is calling for those aides, Cindy Archer and Jim Villa, to resign [The Progressive]
One Wisconsin Now Calls for Central Figures in Attempted Milwaukee County Bid Scheme to Resign State Positions
New documents reveal how individuals participated in providing inside info to try to help a political crony of then-County Executive, and now Walker win a lucrative publicly-funded contract.
Letter to Wisconsin Family Action reveals Scott Walker’s opinions on abortion, gay marriage
“Just like his wink and nod with the radicals at Pro-Life Wisconsin, Gov. Walker’s trying to have it both ways,” Ross said. “It’s a pattern of deception from Gov. Walker, a career politician who is willing to mislead the people he’s supposed to serve to advance his own political ambitions.” [Capital Times]
Who Will Be Wisconsin’s Next Attorney General?
One Wisconsin Now sent Schimel a complaint about the deal, but Schimel declined to investigate. “Isn’t that the essence of representative government?” Schimel said of the Kleefisch-Eisenga relationship. [Shepherd Express]
Scott Walker campaign staffer OK’d statement denying political activity by county staff
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, called the email exchange “Exhibit A” for how Walker, a Republican up for re-election, put politics ahead of public service. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Does Wisconsin Have a Work Problem?
The first red flag is a claim from the nonpartisan watchdog group One Wisconsin Now that 13,000 of the jobs posted aren’t in Wisconsin but in neighboring states like Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. [Shepherd Express]
Gov. Walker’s Foul Photo Op
Gov. Scott Walker recently appeared at a charity event for teen drug treatment featuring controversial Phil Robertson of the television show Duck Dynasty.
The Latest Scott Walker Bald-Faced, Hair-Raising Dissemble
On issue after issue, Gov. Walker has made hair-raising excuses and offered bald-faced distortions.
Scott Walker puts miles on state vehicles for job — and campaigning
The people of Wisconsin are paying Walker's salary to work for them, but for over a year of his time in office, he has been on the campaign trail working only for his own political ambitions. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Roger Roth Hiding His Radical Record on Women’s Health
As a candidate for public office in 2008 and 2010 Roger Roth was endorsed as “100 percent” by a radical right-wing group that seeks to ban all abortions.
AG candidate Brad Schimel says contributions don’t buy access
In January, One Wisconsin Now emailed Schimel, requesting that he investigate state Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, and his bill to cap the amount of child support that can be imposed on the wealthy. [Capital Times]
Party Line Howard Marklein Tows the Education Privatization Line for Party Bosses and Special Interests
A recent news report reveals $139 million in state tax dollars went to private schools in Milwaukee kicked out of the school voucher program, supported by Rep. Howard Marklein, for failing to meet basic standards.
Walker’s ‘Work Problem’ is His Problem
Gov. Scott Walker got everything he wanted from the Republican-controlled legislature for nearly four years and we are dead last in jobs in the Midwest.
Five Debate Questions for Brad Schimel
In advance of this afternoon’s first Attorney General, One Wisconsin Now has proposed a series of questions Schimel should answer to the people of Wisconsin.
Walker’s campaign site touts Pro-Life Wisconsin endorsement he didn’t receive this year
One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross said touting the endorsement of a group that didn’t grant it for this election is an example of “the alarming pattern of deception with Scott Walker when it comes to women’s health,” noting the governor’s past support of Pro-Life Wisconsin and of laws the group supports. [Capital Times]
One Wisconsin Now Asks: Which Bill, Gov. Walker?
In a recent campaign television ad Gov. Scott Walker, on record as opposed to abortion even in cases of rape or incest, speaks directly to the camera and tries to minimize the impact of “the bill”.
‘Party Line’ Marklein Follows the Lead of Party Bosses and Big Business Lobby
Howard Marklein touts his political independence while on the campaign trail, but a review of his voting record in Madison tells a very different tale.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Photo ID
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking implementation of Wisconsin’s photo ID law.
Liberal group files complaint against Brad Schimel
One Wisconsin Now filed a complaint against Brad Schimel yesterday. It alleges that the Republican attorney general hopeful used 500-dollars in campaign funds for his children's baby-sitters 16 times between 2009 and February. [Pierce County Herald]
Where’s the Ground Game to Overcome Voter ID?
One Wisconsin Now is urging Wisconsin media to donate air time and ad space for photo ID education. “This is a great opportunity for the broadcasters that use the public airwaves to step up and do a great public service, helping ensure legal voters are able to cast their vote in November,” says One Wisconsin […] [The Progressive]
One Wisconsin Now Complaint: Brad Schimel’s Babysitters Club Violates Campaign Finance Law
One Wisconsin Now today filed a complaint with the state Government Accountability Board (GAB) over the use of campaign funds for his personal babysitting expenses.
One Wisconsin Now Encourages Wisconsin Media to Donate Air Time and Ad Space for Photo ID Education
Mere weeks before the November elections, Gov. Walker and election regulators have chosen to impose a photo ID requirement.
Brad Schimel Doubles Down: Refuses to Renounce Endorsement of Pay-to-Play Politics
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross today denounced Republican Attorney General Candidate Brad Schimel’s most recent refusal to renounce his statements endorsing pay to play politics.
Justices face questions as ‘John Doe’ probe lands in Supreme Court
One Wisconsin Now said the four-year-old rules are a “get-out-of-court-free card” for powerful interests that spend heavily in Supreme Court races. His group has called on the four justices to recuse themselves from any John Doe case. “There’s an $8 million weight on the scales of justice spent to elect these justices,” Ross said. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Scot Ross: Brad Schimel wrong to turn blind eye to corruption
“Why can't a legislator press for legislation that benefits a person who has contributed to their campaign? Isn't that the essence of representative government?” [Capital Times]
Americans for Prosperity’s trail of voter misinformation goes far beyond NC
One Wisconsin Now recorded speakers at a meeting of state Tea Party leaders talking about mailing minority and student voters inaccurate information in an effort to prevent them from voting. [Institute for Southern Studies]
Lt. Gov. Kleefisch Hosts Schimel Fundraiser After DA Refused to Investigate Husband’s ‘Pay-to-Play’ Allegations
Months after refusing to investigate Rep. Joel Kleefisch, Brad Schimel will benefit from a fundraiser hosted today by the Lieutenant Governor at the Tory Lake Club in Oconomowoc.
Step 1: Cut Funding for AODA Programs. Step 2: Impose Mandatory Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
After signing into law drastic cuts to a drug addiction program, Gov. Walker is proposing mandatory drug testing for Wisconsinites as a condition of receiving unemployment benefits.
WMC Doubles Down on Attacks on Wisconsin Women
A top lobbyist at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce unleashed an angry tirade at a Tuesday press conference held by women opposing WMC’s attacks on pay equity in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin lawmakers, business group fight over pay equity
Lawmakers, along with representatives of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now and the women’s rights organization 9to5, called on the state chamber to remove an offensive, anti-equal pay image from its website. [Associated Press]