Scott Walker Celebrates Season of Giving … With Fundraiser for Himself
There’s no more appropriate way for a career politician like Scott Walker to celebrate the ‘season of giving’ than holding a fundraiser for himself.
Newsroom
Excommunicated: Charlie Sykes is leaving radio as he questions the direction of the Republican Party
Scot Ross says Sykes has “degraded our public discourse” by denying opposing viewpoints an opportunity to respond to his attacks. [Capital Times]
Wisconsin Comrades Set to Welcome Donald Trump, Whitewash Russian Attempts to Influence Elections
Top Wisconsin Republicans have announced they will be standing with Donald Trump on stage this evening as he visits Wisconsin.
Scott Walker compares possible Russian election influence with Scottish endorsement
Jenni Dye, research director for liberal group One Wisconsin Now, called Walker’s comparing the two scenarios “simply jaw-dropping.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
Rexnord workers caught in Trump vs. union war of words
“Tax credits are the government putting their finger on the scale,” said Jenni Dye, research director for One Wisconsin Now, a liberal public policy group in Madison. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
It Shouldn’t Take a Christmas Miracle for Sen. Ron Johnson to Do His Job and Approve Judicial Nominee He Supports
Instead of trying to rig federal courts for partisan gain, Johnson and his GOP colleagues should give American people the gift of democracy this holiday season.
Wisconsin Republicans cheer Priebus pick as chief of staff to Trump
Some liberal groups like One Wisconsin Now are decrying the choice, saying Priebus was part of pushing for "voter suppression efforts" in Wisconsin. [WISC-TV]
Tony Evers faces re-election amid big GOP wins, union membership losses
Jenni Dye of One Wisconsin Now, which has studied the influence of pro-voucher groups on Wisconsin politics, said she expects heavy spending to defeat Evers. [Wisconsin State Journal]
John Humphries Wastes No Time Pledging Allegiance to Private School Voucher Cartel
John Humphries has wasted no time in pledging his allegiance to the private school voucher cartel. He’s interested in the campaign cash of special interests.
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same: Gov. Scott Walker Promotes Election Falsehoods
Scott Walker is defending his rigging of rules on voting to give himself and Republicans an unfair partisan advantage by making false assertions about voter ID.
Why Does Scott Walker Get a Pass on Election Lie?
Allowing Scott Walker to spread misinformation about the impact of the voter ID law undermines the integrity of our elections.
Clarke meets with Donald Trump in New York
This guy, who spends more time chasing media appearances than doing his job, has no business anywhere close to a job with responsibility for protecting national security. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Clarke Appears To Be Job Hunting With Trump
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said the problems should disqualify Clarke from a higher position. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Reported to be Auditioning for National Security Job With Donald Trump
This guy, who spends more time chasing media appearances than doing his job, has no business close to a job with responsibility for protecting national security.
Statements of One Wisconsin Institute Regarding Potential Wisconsin Recount
Regardless of what Donald Trump tweets, we proved in court the real fraud is GOP politicians rigging the system by changing the rules for their partisan gain.
At least 399 votes not counted because voter didn’t provide valid ID
Jenni Dye said the number of voters who had to cast provisional ballots because they lacked an ID is “really just the tip of the iceberg” [Wisconsin State Journal]
What You Need to Know About Trump’s Chief of Staff Reince Prebius
According to One Wisconsin Now, he may have been planning to collude in voter suppression in Wisconsin in 2010. [Care2.com]
Trump’s DeVos Appointment Means More School Privatization, More Failure, Less Accountability
Betsy DeVos has been a driving force for privatization of our schools. She’s used her family’s wealth to reward politicians who support her agenda.
Trump taps SC Gov Haley and charter school backer DeVos
“Betsy DeVos has been a driving force for the privatization of our public schools,” said Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin school-choice supporters cheer DeVos pick
AFC spent almost $5 million on Wisconsin elections alone since 2010, according to liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which railed against DeVos. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
In response to presidential election, Leading Locally summit brainstorms next steps
Jenni Dye, One Wisconsin Now representative, encouraged the crowd to think about the daily actions they aren’t currently taking. [Capital Times]
Presidential election results reaffirm importance of local government, alders say
Featured speakers at a summit on how Madison can shape the future include Dane County Board Supervisor and One Wisconsin Now representative Jenni Dye. [Capital Times]
Wisconsin’s “epidemic” of voter suppression
Scot Ross of the liberal One Wisconsin Institute, says restrictive voting laws could have turned the state red for the first time in 32 years of presidential elections. [Isthmus]
Candidate for Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security Unable to Maintain County Jail
It is horrifying to think someone as manifestly incapable of running a county jail as David Clarke is considered by Donald Trump and his team to a qualified.
Reported Frontrunner for Trump Attorney General Pick Would Add to Burgeoning Voter Suppression Administration
Recent reports are suggesting Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is among the leading contenders for Attorney General in the administration of Donald Trump.
UNSPUN: November 11, 2016
Political analysts' Bill McCoshen and Mike Browne talk about President-Elect Donald Trump and the transition into his administration. [WMTV-TV]
Did Voter ID Hand Wisconsin to Trump?
Analiese Eicher, program and development director for One Wisconsin Institute, said the voter ID law had an impact on voter turnout. [Shepherd Express]
Trump Appointment of Reince Priebus Brings Voter Suppression Advocate Into Oval Office
Donald Trump’s tapping of a leading figure in the “alt-right” movement to a top position in his administration has raised alarms across the political spectrum.
Wisconsin Democrats assess what went wrong, look ahead
"The most important thing is people don't give up and they continue to fight," said Scot Ross, director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Milwaukee elections head says voter ID law hurt city’s turnout
In ruling on a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute a judge found the state’s process for providing IDs to people who don’t have birth certificates violates voting rights. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Why did Wisconsin see its lowest presidential election voter turnout in 20 years?
One Wisconsin Institute was a plaintiff in the case that overturned the state’s early voting restrictions. [Capital Times]
‘Unbelievable’: Wisconsin political observers continue to marvel at Trump, Johnson victories
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, also credited a "tidal wave of money" that buoyed Johnson. [Capital Times]
Trump’s Wisconsin Win Leaves Many Wondering What Happened
"He did a phenomenal job of channeling the economic insecurities and poor people with an agenda that's actually going to devastate them," said Scot Ross. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
One Wisconsin Now Statements ‘About Last Night’
We remain committed to the values, ideas and policies which can improve the lives of people and will fight against any threats to the way of life we all cherish.
Election Winner: Early Voting
The early voting numbers send a clear message to state lawmakers and local election administrators – voters have embraced early voting and they should too.
Madison Election Day turnout lower than 2012 so far
A judge ruled in the One Wisconsin Institute case that certain laws restricting voting rights are unconstitutional. [Capital Times]
Nearly 800,000 early votes cast so far in Wisconsin
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Institute... issued a statement Monday calling early voting “an amazing success.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
UNSPUN: November 08, 2016
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Counties won by Obama in 2012 lead Wisconsin in 2016 early voting
"These record numbers show that voters vote when given the opportunity to vote," said One Wisconsin Institute executive director Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
Russ Feingold, Ron Johnson deliver their closing arguments in Wisconsin Senate race
The reason why: record-setting early voting throughout the state. That’s thanks in part to a lawsuit filed by the liberal group One Wisconsin [Institute]. [Capital Times]
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]
The Early Votes Are In
A federal court ruling in the voting rights suit paved the way for expanded days, hours and sites for early voting in Wisconsin.
Could Wisconsin point way for nation?
Jenni Dye [research director for One Wisconsin Now] sees a value to organizing around issues like college debt relief that resonate with voters. [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]
GOP leader wants early voting limits
Scot Ross said the statements by Vos suggested Republicans realize they may not get Peterson’s ruling on the voting rules overturned. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
GOP Scheming to Limit Voting Before November 2016 Election is Even Over
The November 2016 election isn’t even over and already top state Republicans are advocating for new restrictions to limit voter participation in elections.
Sen. Ron Johnson Is On a Bus Tour With a Trump
In the closing days of his 2016 campaign, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is reportedly on a bus tour with Donald Trump’s son, Eric.
ICYMI: Report Raises Questions About Whether Wisconsin Attorney General Targeting Democratic Voting Areas With Election ‘Observers’
State Attorney General Who Defended Anti-Voter Laws in Court Not Coordinating With State Election Commission to Place Agents in Polling Places
Data Confirms: Voters Vote When Given the Opportunity to Vote
One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen Federal Voting Rights Win Leads to Record-Setting Early Vote Numbers After GOP Restrictions Struck Down in Court
Green Bay city clerk refused early voting on campus for partisan reasons
One Wisconsin Institute provided the emails to The Associated Press, after The Nation first reported about them. [Wisconsin Gazette]