Open Records Watchdog FOIC’ed Up With Scott Walker Award
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council could not have picked a worse recipient for its political openness award than Scott Walker.
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Michael Screnock’s Candidacy Not Thing to Celebrate on International Women’s Day
We must acknowledge the work left to do to achieve gender equality and the challenges to overcome, like men such as Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Brad Schimel 2018 Election Announcement
Brad Schimel has failed to protect and serve the people of Wisconsin time and again with both his actions and his inaction.
GOP partisan hack Brad Schimel makes laughable claim he’s “independent”
According to records obtained by One Wisconsin Now, Schimel invited a lobbyist from the NRA into his office on his second day in office. [Democratic Party of Wisconsin]
Wisconsin Democrats Demand Special Elections
Mike Browne, deputy director of the progressive organization One Wisconsin Now, said the governor is stalling. [Public News Service]
ICYMI: Michael Screnock Won’t Pledge to Avoid Conflict of Interest as a Judge, Again
Michael Screnock again refused to commit to removing himself from hearing cases as a judge involving his past work as a hired gun attorney for Gov. Scott Walker
Does Michael Screnock’s Vow To Protect NRA Agenda Include Supporting Threats to Journalists?
Is the NRA threatening journalists and others with whom they disagree something Michael Screnock supports? And if he doesn’t, he needs to rebuke the NRA.
Scott Walker Refusing To Hold Elections GOP Might Lose
The fact that Scott Walker is afraid to hold elections when he’s on the ballot in nine months is not the worst story to have out there. [Talking Points Memo]
State Supreme Court Candidate Michael Screnock a ‘Walking Conflict of Interest’
As a former attorney working for Gov. Scott Walker and advocating for his agenda, Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock is a walking conflict of interest.
Gov. Scott Walker shifts position in reaction to school shootings
“To know where Governor Walker will end up, you need to follow the money and look at what he’s done, not what he’s saying today,” said Scot Ross.. [Associated Press]
How Will Michael Screnock Thank the State Big Business Lobby?
Michael Screnock was the beneficiary of nearly $600,000 in television ads courtesy of the state big business lobby. How will he say thank you?
Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock releases email that won NRA backing
An NRA mailing sent to voters in Wisconsin before the primary, obtained by the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said that Screnock "vowed to protect your firearm freedom." [Associated Press]
What Else Has Michael Screnock Been Promising to Get Right-Wing Endorsements?
NRA Joined by Groups Opposing Birth Control and Equal Rights for All in Supporting Screnock’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign
Did Michael Screnock Promise the NRA He Supports More Guns in Schools?
Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock has still not disclosed what he wrote to the NRA in a letter the gun lobby required to earn their endorsement.
Trump’s judicial nominees for Wisconsin spark protests
“He is not qualified for a lifetime judicial appointment and he ought to do the right thing and withdraw himself from consideration for this nomination” [Wisconsin Gazette]
That’s It? Republican Assembly Majority Set to Call it a Year on Day 53 of 365
Same GOP Legislators Who Attacked Public Assistance Beneficiaries Will Collect Their Own Government Pay and Benefits for 312 More Days.
Red Flags Should Sink Judicial Nomination of Michael Brennan
He is the wrong nominee for a lifetime appointment, and Trump and his Senate Republican enablers are using the wrong process in ramming through the nomination.
Analiese Eicher: Red flags should sink judicial nomination of Michael Brennan
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee set aside common decency and longstanding traditions when it voted to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael Brennan. [Capital Times]
Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel says he’d train gun-carrying teachers if state law allowed it
Josh Kaul, Schimel's Democratic opponent for attorney general, and the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, blasted Schimel's remarks. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UNSPUN: February 21, 2018
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Election Night Losers: Gov. Scott Walker, NRA, WMC and Michael Screnock
Despite a massive spending advantage and no other conservative opposition, the hand-picked candidate of Gov. Scott Walker failed to snag a majority of the vote.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Election Results Another Loss for Wisconsin’s Right-Wing Political Machine
Wisconsin’s right-wing political machine went all in to buy a court seat for Michael Screnock but the voters of Wisconsin said, ‘not so fast.’
Screnock knocks Dallet as activist; she slams rival as tool of special interests
One Wisconsin Now tallied $584,000 spent by the WMC Issues Mobilization Council on broadcast, cable and satellite TV praising Screnock. [WisPolitics]
Editorial: Vote today for an independent judiciary — and against the NRA’s candidate
An NRA-ILA mailing obtained by the group One Wisconsin Now identified Screnock as “the candidate who has committed” to the group’s agenda. [Capital Times]
Republican Bill Would Put Guns in Wisconsin Schools
Wisconsin Republicans are introducing a second bill aimed at putting guns into K-12 schools in the state, the latest version aimed at private schools.
What Did Michael Screnock Promise the NRA?
We deserve to know today what promises state Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock made to the NRA to get the gun lobby’s endorsement.
The key facts that you need to know about tomorrow’s election
Conservative groups backing Screnock have spent nearly $670,000 on television and other advertising to benefit his campaign, according to One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Republican bills seek to reduce workers’ rights and ban transgender protections in Wisconsin
“It’s in tune with how this Republican-controlled Legislature has operated,” said One Wisconsin Now program director Analiese Eicher. [Wisconsin Gazette]
GOP Chair of State Assembly Committee on Education, School Principal Shares Article Romanticizing Guns in Schools in Aftermath of Florida Mass School Shooting
Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt took to social media to share an article from a right-wing website romanticizing the presence of guns in schools years ago.
Donald Trump Nominee to Fill Wisconsin Federal Court Seat Fails to Disclose Shocking Comments
The writings of Donald Trump’s nominee, Gordon Giampietro, reveal he holds views that disqualify him from a lifetime appointment to the federal court.
NRA Campaign Cash and Endorsements Put Wisconsin on Lockdown
Millions of dollars in campaign spending and political endorsements by the NRA have bought the pro-gun lobby access to top state Republicans.
Red Flags and Blue Slips Should Sink Lifetime Nomination of Michael Brennan to Federal Court
The Senate Judiciary today set aside common decency and its own traditions and rules in voting to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael Brennan.
Big Corporate Special Interest Shows Michael Screnock the Love, Candidate for High Court Signals He’ll Return Their Affection
The latest information on advertising reveals special interests are showing state Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock the love on Valentine’s Day.
Get Schooled About Red Flags on Lifetime Nomination of Mike Brennan to Federal Court
UW-Madison student Louise schools the nation on one of the reasons why Mike Brennan ought not be given a lifetime appointment to the federal courts.
Republican Party gave Supreme Court candidate $110,000
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now said Tuesday [right-wing special interest groups] have spent nearly $550,000 so far. [Associated Press]
Right Wing Hits Panic Button as Their Spending on Michael Screnock Skyrockets
Republican Party of Wisconsin and Right-Wing Cabal At Nearly $670,000 in Spending With a Week to Go Before Primary Election.
Republican Silence on Paul Nehlen Racism, Anti-Semitism ‘Disturbing’
Rep. Paul Ryan, Gov. Scott Walker, and Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel have offered no condemnation of Paul Nehlen.
Latest Crisis Shows the Only Job Scott Walker Cares About Is His Own
Gov. Scott Walker waited until nearly a week after an announcement 600 jobs would be lost to declare, via Twitter, he would consider doing something.
Another Republican Attorney General Not Named Brad Schimel Goes to Court to Hold Opioid Manufacturer Accountable
The GOP Attorney General of Alabama has filed suit seeking damages from opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharmaceuticals while Brad Schimel refuses to act.
UNSPUN: February 07, 2018
Unspinning the political headlines with our analysts, Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now to discuss the two-year legislative session ending. [WMTV-TV]
Beneficiary of $500,000 Plus Special Interest Groups TV Ad Buys Won’t Support Reform of Judicial Recusal Rule
Michael Screnock’s Rejection of Recusal Rule Reform Signals Special Interests Their Spending on His Election Could Pay Off
Editorial: Tim Burns and Rebecca Dallet are credible Supreme Court candidates
Michael Screnock was on the payroll of the legal team defending Governor Walker’s divisive policies in court and working to rig state... district lines. [Capital Times]
Assembly Committee Votes on Gov. Scott Walker’s Election Year Special Session Bills
An Assembly Committee met to vote on a series of hastily drafted bills that are the subject of a politically motivated session called by Gov. Scott Walker.
Panelists Discuss How To Connect With Voters In Trump Era
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now participated in a lively discussion on the failures of the 2016 election and some early successes in the last year. [UAW]
Right-Wing Special Interests Spending to Make Michael Screnock Into Right-Wing Media Darling
The special interest allies of Michael Screnock are making their first down payment in the effort to elect him to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
One Wisconsin Now Joins With Worker Advocates Opposing Efforts to Weaken Wisconsin Laws Protecting Wisconsin Families
One Wisconsin Now today joined with advocates for Wisconsin families in opposing measures that would undermine current protections in state law for workers.
Will Gov. Scott Walker Apply His Proposed Drug Testing for Public Housing to Himself and His Family?
If he thinks people who get public housing need to be drug tested, Scott Walker and adults living with him in the mansion ought to be at the front of the line.
Republicans take heat for facilitating event hosted by radical anti-abortion group
Joanna Beilman-Dulin, One Wisconsin Now research director, condemned Wichgers’ endorsement of the AAW sponsored event. [Badger Herald]
Residents Forced to Move as Foxconn Incentives Hit $4 Billion
Mike Browne, deputy director of One Wisconsin Now, said the deal with Foxconn will take money directly out of the pockets of Wisconsinites. [Efficient Gov]
‘Pro-lifers’ who’d execute women
One Wisconsin Now reports that Wichgers is inviting colleagues to join him at a meeting with Trewhella’s group at the state Capitol on Feb. 7. [Patheos]