UNSPUN: Impeachment, school shootings and more
We are unspinning the political headlines with our analysts Analiese Eicher, executive director of One Wisconsin Now. [WMTV-TV]
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Sen. Ron Johnson Continues Impeachment Bumbling
After briefly dodging reporters’ questions, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has put himself back in the middle of Donald Trump’s ethical morass.
Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine
Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into the center of an impeachment investigation and looks very much like one of Donald Trump’s men in Ukraine.
Mike Browne: Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine
Sen. Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into center of impeachment investigation. [Urban Milwaukee]
UNSPUN: September 29, 2019
We talk the U.S. Houses impeachment inquiry against President Trump, and the special election in Wisconsin for the 7th District. [WMTV-TV]
UNSPUN: July 17, 2019
Trumps Twitter controversy, Wisconsins new budget and a preview of the 2nd Democratic debate in Detroit. [WMTV-TV]
Trump Circus Comes to Town
Politicians like Scott Walker, desperately seeking a ride to relevance in the Donald Trump clown car, are complicit in failure.
Trump’s Twitter Habits Influencing Politics, And The Law
Banning people is just as problematic "online as it is at a town hall meeting," she told the Post. [Newsmax]
Trump’s Twitter habits are affecting how local politicians behave online
A federal judge concluded three state representatives had violated the First Amendment by blocking One Wisconsin Now. [Washington Post]
UNSPUN: February 6, 2019
NBC15’s Leigh Mills sat down with two political analysts to review the key takeaways of the State of the Union. [WMTV-TV]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Baraboo High School Nazi Salute Photo
Republicans leading Wisconsin state government have sat silently and refused to stand up to Trump and denounce his racism, xenophobia and sexism.
Protesters gather in reaction to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation
"Folks are energized, folks want to be a part of their government, and want to make their voices heard, and I think in Wisconsin we're especially keen on that." [WMTV-TV]
Eric Trump Can Expect Smooth Landing in Wisconsin Rapids
Eric Trump will be flying in to Wisconsin today as Republicans experience electoral turbulence across the country and here in state.
Donald Trump turns focus to Wisconsin’s races for Senate, governor
Trump's visit "just reinforces Walker's racist, sexist, xenophobic record," said Analiese Eicher, program director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Racist, Sexist to Appear at Republican Campaign Rally in Mosinee on Wednesday … Donald Trump Will Be There Too
Scott Walker won’t be the only racist, sexist politician on stage at a campaign rally at the Mosinee airport tomorrow, joining him will be Donald Trump.
Donald Trump Attacks Victim of Sexual Assault, Again. Scott Walker and Brad Schimel Silent, Again.
One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher demanded Gov. Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel speak out on behalf of sexual assault survivors.
Lt. Gov. candidate Mandela Barnes compares Trump immigration policies to a ‘race to create a superior race’
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, took a shot at Trump's sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in response. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Will Scott Walker and Brad Schimel Denounce Donald Trump’s Sickening Attack on Assault Victim?
The choice for Scott Walker and Brad Schimel is simple: denounce Donald Trump immediately and unequivocally, or join him as unfit to serve in public office.
Does Scott Walker Still Believe Accused Perpetrator of Sexual Assault Brett Kavanaugh Fits Criteria He Looks For In Judicial Candidates?
Gov. Scott Walker was quick to publicly praise Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wisconsin’s vicious Republican Senate primary election, explained
“This race has devolved into grotesque pandering of who’s the biggest Trump fan,” Scot Ross, who leads the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told me. [Vox]
Scott Walker and GOP Senate candidates say they oppose a Harley boycott after avoiding the issue
Every time Scott Walker tries to thread the needle with Donald Trump, he looks like a career politician who's willing to be on all sides of an issue. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Answer the Question, Scott Walker
Gov. Scott Walker has not responded directly when asked about his views on Trump’s boycott.
“Here we go again.”
Shortly after President Trump announced his pick for Supreme Court, the liberal group One Wisconsin Now sent an email with the subject line: “Trump, Walker will criminalize abortion.” “If he is not blocked, Brett Kavanaugh will be the deciding vote to overturn Roe v. Wade and do what Scott Walker has been trying to do […] [Isthmus]
Donald Trump, Scott Walker Will Criminalize Abortion
One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher released the following statements about Donald Trump nomination.
FIRST IN SCORE — DEMS’ SCOTUS BATTLE PLANS
Delaying until after the election is by far the worst argument tested in polling, with as many voters opposed as in favor. [Politico]
Protests, revelations marred Foxconn photo op for Walker and Trump
Protesters, including activists affiliated with NextGen Wisconsin, Gaia Coalition Network, and One Wisconsin Now, continued demonstrating throughout the afternoon. [Wisconsin Gazette]
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]
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]
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 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.
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.
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.
No Gifts for College Grads from Republicans This Weekend
College students across Wisconsin aren’t getting any presents from Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans in Wisconsin and Washington D.C.
On Paul Ryan’s departure, most pundits agree: ‘It’s going to demoralize Republicans’
Scot Ross argued on “Capital City” that Ryan was retiring because of the “toxic” environment for Republicans created by Trump. [Capital Times]
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.
Senator Grassley’s Hypocrisy on Judges Worsens
Sen. Chuck Grassley has nearly completed his conversion of the Judiciary Committee to his own personal political playground.
Gov. Scott Walker Extends Craven Campaign Cash Chase to Foreign Policy
Scott Walker has endorsed Donald Trump’s controversial announcement that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The Federal Tax Code Is the Latest Weapon in GOP Assault on Higher Education
Several provisions in the tax bill being advanced by Congressional Republicans target student loan borrowers, students, and the schools they attend. [The Progressive]
Latest Higher Ed Proposals Prove, Again, It Can Always Get Worse With Donald Trump
The administration of Donald Trump today made public the changes they will seek in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
Despite Mounting Questions of Fitness and Legitimacy of Trump Administration Another Extreme Judicial Nominee Approved for Lifetime Slot on Federal Judiciary
The U.S. Senate confirmed another right wing extremist judicial nominee to a lifetime appointment to the federal court.
Trump-Ryan-Republican Tax Plan Axes Federal Deduction for Student Loan Borrowers
A smorgasbord of tax giveaways to the wealthiest and corporations unveiled today by the GOP in D.C. eliminates a tax deduction for student loan borrowers.
Gov. Scott Walker Mum on Trump-Pence-Ryan Proposed Tax Hike on Wisconsin
Hardworking Wisconsin Taxpayers Could Be Paying More So Wealthy, Multi-National Corporations Can Pay Less
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Trump-DeVos Repeal of Title IX Sexual Assault Investigation Guidelines
Repealing revised guidelines on investigations of sexual assaults on college campuses sends victims back into the shadows, deters reporting of sexual assault.
Wisconsin Republicans Owe Us Answers on DACA
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding plans by Republican Donald Trump to end the DACA.
APB For AG: Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel Shamefully Silent on Donald Trump’s Coddling of White Supremacists, Nazis
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has made no public comments in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s comments coddling white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
Wisconsin Republicans Need to Answer: ‘Do You Still Support Donald Trump’
One Wisconsin Now is demanding all members of the Wisconsin Republican Assembly Caucus meeting at the State Capitol today condemn by name their party’s leader
Piling On: DeVos, Trump Make Student Loan Crisis Worse
One Wisconsin Institute, found that people with student loan debt are far more likely to rent versus own a home. [The Progressive]
Donald Trump Undermines Bipartisan Wisconsin Selection Process to Nominate Gov. Scott Walker Crony to Federal Judicial Seat
Donald Trump announced he would also be subverting the five-decades long practice of selecting a nominee forwarded by both Wisconsin United States Senators.
One Wisconsin Statements on First Meeting of Trump Voter Suppression Committee
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Institute released the following statements regarding the first meeting of Donald Trump’s voter suppression committee.
One Wisconsin Now Joins Nationwide Opposition to Trump Administration Rollback of Student Loan Borrower Protections
The Donald Trump Administration is getting it completely wrong, protecting predatory for profit colleges instead of hard working students and taxpayers.