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]
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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]
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]
Federal decision barring Trump from blocking Twitter users could have implications for Wisconsin case
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said the group is encouraged by the ruling. [Capital Times]
Trump Twitter decision tweets new life in Wisconsin case
On Wednesday, the Madison-based progressive group One Wisconsin Now celebrated the ruling and brought attention to its own similar lawsuit. [Racine Journal Times]
Student Loan Debt Has Risen to 1.5 Trilllion Dollars
Analiese Eicher from One Wisconsin Now has been researching the issue of student loan debt for a while and joins 414Wisconsin to illuminate. [WRRD-AM]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: May 18, 2018
Which attorney general is the only one to take money from Big Pharma? These questions and more when Scot Ross joins the Devils. [WRRD-AM]
DOJ Spent $1,000 to Send Attorney to ADF Conference
"There's no legitimate reason for Gov. Walker's lawyers or Brad Schimel and DOJ staff to be at a hate group conference," said Scot Ross, One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Speaker Vos uses state airplane for $4,300 flight
"The more we learn about Robin Vos's high-flying ways, the more questions there are," said Joanna Beilman-Dulin, One Wisconsin Now. [WDJT-TV]
Walker again highlights job training grants in third TV ad of re-election campaign
The liberal One Wisconsin Now, which tracks ad buys, says Walker has a $1.5 million buy on Wisconsin TV through early July. [WisPolitics]
Project Veritas Fails Again – This Time in Wisconsin
O’Keefe was reportedly trying to infiltrate the progressive group, One Wisconsin Now. Why doesn’t this schmuck just get a real job and go away? [Daily Kos]
Robin Vos, other Wisconsin lawmakers billed taxpayers $4,300 for one-day trip to Ohio
"Taxpayers paid for Robin Vos to take a state a plane so he could meet with a guy who resigned from office because he's under investigation with the FBI." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Robin Vos, lawmakers took $4,300 trip to Ohio on state airplane
“The more we learn about Robin Vos’ high-flying ways, the more questions there are,” said Joanna Beilman-Dulin. [Associated Press]
Joanna Beilman-Dulin: Respecting Mothers means more than a bouquet or nice brunch
So this Mother’s Day take some time to honor and appreciate your mother. [Capital Times]
15 Judges Object to State Funds for Federalist Society Conference Where WI AG Brad Schimel Plugged Campaign, Praised Hate Group
One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group, pointed out that the conference was at a luxury resort in California and is demanding information about that trip. [Center for Media and Democracy]
Democrats rip Brad Schimel for going to anti-gay group’s forum
“Brad Schimel taking a first-class junket from a special interest group that has brought lawsuits against state entities is alarming,” said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
UNSPUN: May 09, 2018
[WMTV-TV]
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel was paid $4,000 by anti-LGBT hate group
Brad Schimel needs to come clean on why he took over $4,100 for first class travel and accommodations to appear before a hate group. [PinkNews]
Kaul makes case for Attorney General
Kaul is now the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Rice Lake Chronotype]
Foxconn taps Black River Falls company
One Wisconsin Now's review shows the owners and their families of the newly revealed subcontractors have donated at least $359,000 to Walker’s campaign. [Eau Claire Leader-Telegram]
Wisconsin’s Political Stock Report: May 8
They want to know where Walker’s ad buys goes from here — the liberal One Wisconsin Now pegs it at about $1.5 million through early July. [WisPolitics]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: May 8, 2018
Scot Ross joins the Devils for a nice helping of Scott Walkerbashing with a side helping of Brad Schimel bashing. [WRRD-AM]
US Senate Could Vote This Week On Wisconsin Judicial Nominee
One Wisconsin Now program director Analiese Eicher criticized Brennan's work chairing Gov. Scott Walker's Judicial Selection Advisory Committee. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos received $57,000 in travel and other perks since 2014
"Payday lenders and the others paying for these junkets have stamped Robin Vos' passport to corruption," Browne said in a statement. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Josh Kaul calls on Brad Schimel to challenge FCC repeal of net neutrality rules
Kaul represents One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund in their lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Scott Walker launches first TV ad of 2018 campaign featuring female EMT
One Wisconsin Now, which tracks political advertising, said Walker has reserved $1.3 million in TV ads in [several Wisconsin] broadcast markets [Wisconsin State Journal]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker launches first campaign ad of 2018, Democrats criticize message
Ross said Walker's Fast Forward grants were enacted several years after Shayla started her EMT program. [WMTV-TV]
Walker launches first TV ad of re-election campaign
Scott Walker's first television ad ... features a firefighter who a liberal group said did not benefit directly from the program being touted. [Associated Press]
Ex-cop Glenn Rehberg must dole out $100 million as Wisconsin school safety czar
Scot Ross said he believes Rehberg and Schimel ultimately will promote the "idea that guns in schools is the solution" to the problem of school shootings. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
How much will investing in your education cost you in debt?
Analiese Eicher explained that after freezing tuition, Walker’s administration also considerably cut the amount of funding allocated to the universities. [Daily Cardinal]
The messy race to replace Paul Ryan
“Yes,” said Wisconsin Democratic strategist Scot Ross when asked if he thought a Democrat would replace Ryan in Congress next year. [Washington Post]
UNSPUN: April 18, 2018
[WMTV-TV]
City, state leaders react to death of Vel Phillips; ‘Relentless fighter for civil rights’
Her tireless leadership in pursuit of ... equal opportunity for all is a humbling testament to the difference that one person can make in the lives of so many. [WKOW-TV]
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]
Political groups release statements on Paul Ryan’s decision to retire from Congress
With few actual accomplishments Paul Ryan was somehow placed on a pedestal as some gifted intellectual. [Milwaukee Independent]
Attorney General Brad Schimel suggests Donald Trump won Wisconsin because of the state’s voter ID law
One Wisconsin's Scot Ross called Schimel's comments a "shocking admission." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
GOP candidates got $87,500 from title lender execs involved in Vos trip
"If there's one thing to know about payday loans, it's that the people in this racket expect to be repaid," Browne said. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin AG Suggests Voter ID Helped Trump Win the State
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said Schimel's remarks to McKenna were an admission that the law is rigged to help Republicans win elections. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Republicans received nearly $90,000 from execs of title lender involved in free London trip for Robin Vos
"If there's one thing to know about payday loans, it's that the people in this racket expect to be repaid," Browne said. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Statements on Paul Ryan’s decision
Now he will have more time to spend with his family and contemplate his legacy, the $1.5 trillion in debt he’s left with our children. [WBAY-TV]
Lawmakers react to Speaker Ryan not seeking re-election
When you look up ‘White Privilege’ in the dictionary, you see Paul Ryan’s photo. [WMTV-TV]
Paul Ryan won’t run for re-election
The progressive group One Wisconsin Now’s Executive Director Scot Ross excoriated Ryan in a statement. [Racine Journal Times]
Reaction to Paul Ryan’s decision not to seek re-election in November
With few actual accomplishments Paul Ryan was somehow placed on a pedestal as some gifted intellectual. [Wisconsin Gazette]