Trump’s Attacks On Harley-Davidson Put Walker In Awkward Spot
"Donald Trump caused this crisis and career politician Scott Walker is too intimidated to call him out," said One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
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Trump’s Attacks On Harley-Davidson Put Walker In Awkward Spot
"Donald Trump caused this crisis and career politician Scott Walker is too intimidated to call him out," said One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
U.S. Supreme Court Legalizes Lying to Women in 5-4 Decision
The Supreme Court today issued a ruling striking down a law requiring crisis pregnancy centers provide women with truthful and medically accurate information.
Scott Walker Flies While Harley Davidson Flees
While Scott Walker campaigns in the air, Harley Davidson ships jobs overseas. Donald Trump caused this crisis, Scott Walker is too intimidated to call him out.
Scott Walker’s Twitter Archive
A Searchable Database of Twitter Posts from Scott Walker
Scott Walker’s Cowardice on Trump Border Policy 25 Years in the Making
Scott Walker offered something worse than deafening silence on Donald Trump’s unconscionable policy of tearing infants and children from their parents.
Wisconsin Reverses Ban on Some Overseas Absentee Ballots
One Wisconsin Institute sued over the restriction on voting rights, and in 2016 a federal court ordered the state to end the prohibition. [Courthouse News Service]
Gov. Scott Walker Welcomed Group Pitching Biblical Justification for Trump Border Policy of Taking Children from Parents to Wisconsin
It is a grievous misunderstanding of scripture and misuse of the Christian faith to use it to try to justify the horror of what was being done to families.
Scott Walker Should Use Badger Girls State Address to Apologize for Supporting Donald Trump
Gov. Scott Walker has repeatedly refused to condemn the despicable actions being inflicted upon girls and women by his party’s leader, Donald Trump.
Attorney General Uses State Airplane as Schimel Shuttle
Brad Schimel Has Empty State Plane Fly from Madison to Fetch Him From His Home in Waukesha for Taxpayer-Funded Fly-Around.
Scott Walker’s Cowardly Dodge of Questions About Trump Policy Separating Families at U.S. Border
Gov. Scott Walker refused to share his thoughts on Donald Trump’s family separation immigration policy that strips children from their parents.
Walker says he’s ‘putting students first’ in new TV ad
The liberal One Wisconsin Now, which tracks ad buys, says Walker has a $1.5 million buy on Wisconsin TV through early July. [WisPolitics]
Will Democrats’ string of victories shake Republican confidence heading into fall races?
But Scot Ross, executive director for liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said Republicans should be more worried about what Jacque's performance means. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Another Huge Loss for Scott Walker on His ‘Farewell Tour’
“Scott Walker’s 2018 ‘Farewell Tour’ keeps rolling across Wisconsin.”
Attorney General Brad Schimel touts Obamacare repeal lawsuit to fundraise for re-election campaign
One Wisconsin Now, a Madison-based liberal advocacy group said the lawsuit and fundraising email reflect the moneyed interests that helped put Schimel in office. [Capital Times]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: June 12, 2018
Scot Ross joins the Devils for an afternoon #walkerbashing for games with taxpayers money for elections today, [WRRD-AM]
WI Gov. Race: Baby Boomers please step aside and let Kelda and Mahlon battle it out!
One of the only organizations that has had success in pushing back against the extreme right in Wisconsin is One Wisconsin Now. [Daily Kos]
Scott Walker Makes Taxpayers Finance His Campaign Operation, Again
Republican Gov. Scott Walker is using taxpayer resources to stage a “major” announcement this morning at a business run by a major GOP donor.
Progressive Leaders Push Positive ‘Tomorrow Wisconsin’ Economic Agenda
One Wisconsin Now and progressive leaders were in Green Bay to promote the Tomorrow Wisconsin economic agenda to take on these challenges.
Brad’s Bad on Healthcare Consumer Protection
Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Lawsuit Could Cost Wisconsinites Protection From Higher Rates For Pre-Existing Conditions and Losing Coverage if They Get Sick.
Louise Lyall: Keep birth control copay free
My future should not be dependent on my government’s or boss’ moral impositions. [Capital Times]
Democrat Mike McCabe Runs ‘People Powered’ Campaign In Bid For Governor’s Office
"It undermines the credibility of the person who’s asking people for votes as a Democrat who says they’re not willing to support the Democratic nominee." [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Taxpayers reimbursed lawmakers $100,000 worth of travel expenses since 2015
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, criticized Vos for the percentage of the costs he alone incurred. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Taxpayers paid $98,000 for state lawmaker travel since 2015
Vos' travel drew scrutiny from Scot Ross, director of the liberal attack group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
53rd Anniversary of Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision Establishing Right to Use Birth Control
Today is the 53rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Griswold v. Connecticut that held married people had the right to use contraception.
As candidates threaten boycott, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association shifts course on Democratic debate
A growing number of groups pushed back against the WBA's criteria [WITI-TV]
Wisconsin’s GOP attorney general secretly attended an anti-gay hate group conference — and just got busted
One Wisconsin Now further uncovered that the conference held at a Ritz Carlton resort in California instructed attendees to keep details “confidential”. [Raw Story]
Concerns over Democratic gubernatorial primary debate
Scot Ross with One Wisconsin Now is calling on candidates to boycott the debate if the criteria is not changed. [WMTV-TV]
To turn voters out, you need to turn them on
How the actions and poor decisions of Scott Walker and the Republican majority in the state Legislature have hurt Wisconsin is well publicized and widely known. To the progressive leaders and activists who hope to replace the Republicans, what people need to hear from you is not just another recitation of the failures of Scott […]
New Television Ad From Scott Walker Confirms Career Politician Willing to Say Anything to Try to Win an Election
While he and his family have enjoyed full health care coverage on our dime for a quarter century, Scott Walker been playing politics with everyone else’s.
Documents Show State Attorney General Brad Schimel Was Following Hate Group’s Instructions in Concealing Appearance at Conference
One Wisconsin Now uncovered documents showing a hate group encouraged attendees, including Brad Schimel, to keep appearances at their conference secret.
Only 4 Democrats will be allowed in gubernatorial debate
Scot Ross, the leader of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, is urging all 10 Democrats to boycott the event. [Associated Press]
What does the Democratic straw poll mean in the Wisconsin governor’s race?
“The Democratic convention is not going to change a single strategy point for a single candidate, in my opinion,” said Scot Ross, One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
What does the Democratic straw poll mean in the Wisconsin governor’s race?
“The Democratic convention is not going to change a single strategy point for a single candidate, in my opinion,” said Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
How a Wave of New Voters Could Take Out Scott Walker in 2018
Madison has seen high turnouts since 2016, when the One Wisconsin Institute's federal court decision swept away much of the Republican voter-obstruction legislation. [In These Times]
Brad Schimel and Scott Walker Repeat Mistakes Past; Refuse to Take Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers
Scott Walker has not authorized the DOJ to pursue legal action against the manufacturers behind the opioid crisis. Brad Schimel is opposed to filing a lawsuit.
Progressives Push Forward Looking ‘Tomorrow Wisconsin’ Economic Agenda for Wisconsin Families While Scott Walker Gives Away Billions to Corporations, Wealthy
Too many people are feeling the pinch of the failed policies and obstruction of Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans.
Devil’s Advocates Radio: June 12, 2018
Scot Ross joins the Devils LIVE from the DPW Convention in Oshkosh. [WRRD-AM]
Delegates to vote in straw poll at Democratic Convention
“I think they're going to continue to do what they're doing, which is they're crisscrossing the state trying to raise money,” said Scot Ross. [WKOW-TV]
Appeals court yet to rule on Wisconsin voter ID and other election laws after 16 months
That lawsuit was brought by the liberal groups One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Walker’s fourth TV ad focuses on efforts to help those with disabilities find jobs
The liberal One Wisconsin Now, which tracks ad buys, says Walker has a $1.5 million buy on Wisconsin TV through early July. [WisPolitics]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Justice Shirley Abrahamson Announcement
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements about the announcement Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not see re-election in 2019.
One Wisconsin Now Proposes ‘Tomorrow Wisconsin’ Agenda
Millennial and Generation X voters now comprise the largest electoral bloc. They face economic and financial challenges that have never before existed.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Attorney General Brad Schimel’s Handling of Untested Rape Kit Backlog
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel today tried to distract from criticism over his failure to address a backlog of untested rape kits in a timely manner.
One Wisconsin Now Seeks Summary Judgement in Lawsuit Over Republican State Representatives Twitter ‘Blocking’
One Wisconsin Now today asked for summary judgement in their Twitter lawsuit against State Representatives Jesse Kremer, John Nygren and Robin Vos.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’s Payday Loan London Junket Travel Buddy’s Home Raided by FBI
As the home of Robin Vos traveling companion Cliff Rosenberger is raided by federal authorities, lobbyist reveals payday loan industry business discussed on trip.
State moves to avert federal lawsuit on voting hitch for some overseas voters
A federal judge already flagged the issue as part of a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute that overturned restrictions on in-person absentee voting. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Gov. Scott Walker Quick to Weigh in on NFL Player Protests, Silent on Release of Footage Showing Authorities Assaulting Milwaukee Buck Sterling Brown
Scott Walker has been unable to muster a response to the release of footage showing the harassment and abuse suffered by Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Gov. Scott Walker Hasn’t Called a Bank to Refinance His Family’s Student Loan Debt, And He Won’t Help Other Wisconsin Families Refinance Their Student Loans
When Scott Walker was questioned this week about whether he has followed his own advice, he indicated he had not.
One Wisconsin Now Reaction on ‘Encouraging’ Twitter Lawsuit Ruling
One Wisconsin Now released the following statements about a federal court ruling that says Donald Trump cannot block Twitter users based on political views.