The blue wave continues as Dallet smashes Screnock
Wisconsin voters took a sharp turn to the left in Tuesday's election, electing the first non-incumbent liberal to the state Supreme Court in a generation. [Lakeland Times]
Michael Screnock
Republicans warn of ‘blue wave’ in November after Rebecca Dallet’s win
Democrats, progressives and the largest voting block in the country are energized and realize the power they have to make change with their votes. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Wisconsin Votes a Blue Streak
WMC set a new low, violating the privacy of children who were the victims of sexual abuse ... The voters have spoken, overwhelmingly rejecting these tactics. [The Progressive]
Rebecca Dallet beats Michael Screnock in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"Scott Walker, you hear that WAKE UP CALL?" Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now said in a statement. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Democrat wins bitter, costly race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"Democrats have traditionally lost competitive races in the spring ... But there's been a year and a half of activism, getting people organized." [Washington Post]
Voters Reject Despicable Campaign Tactics of the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Will Business Members of Group do the Same?
Voters rejected the efforts of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce that spent at least $1.6 million to try to elect their favored candidate.
Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin Right Wing Lose in Electoral Earthquake
With the victory of Rebecca Dallet over Michael Screnock, progressives have won an open seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court for the first time since 1995.
Dallet wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Progressive group One Wisconsin Now issued a one-line statement: "Scott Walker, you hear that WAKE UP CALL?" [Associated Press]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: April 3, 2018
It’s Election Day and we look to the tea leaves and Scot Ross to give us an idea of what to expect. [WRRD-AM]
WMC Takes Down Board of Directors Page
This shows that in their desperation to try and win an election WMC knows it did something hideous and now they are trying to hide.
Victim’s family asks WMC to take Supreme Court ad down
Meanwhile, liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which has worked to discredit Screnock, sent a letter to WMC’s Board of Directors. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Group wants ad criticizing Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate stopped
The criticism of the ad comes from several victims advocates as well as the liberal-leaning, One Wisconsin Now group. [WITI-TV]
Open Letter to Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Demanding It Pull Down Television Advertisement
One Wisconsin Now has sent the following letter to the board of directors of the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce demanding it pull down the television ad.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet says opponent Michael Screnock has Koch backing
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now argued that Americans for Prosperity-WI is essentially "the field operation for turning out Republican voters in elections." [PolitiFact]
Michael Screnock’s work defending Didion, dairy producers draws fire from liberal, conservation groups
Joanna Beilman-Dulin at One Wisconsin Now said voters should not trust a candidate who has sided with “big corporate polluters and recklessly unsafe employers.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
Milwaukee family says political ad identifies sexual assault victims
A Milwaukee family says it's outraged after seeing a political advertisement on TV that they say identifies child victims of sexual assault. [WTMJ-TV]
Why A Judicial Race In Wisconsin Is A Big Deal For Midterms
The Supreme Court race is “a statewide election and it’s the kind that conservatives have been winning since 1995,” said Scot Ross. [Buzzfeed]
State GOP, business lobby dump money in Supreme Court race
Reports filed with the state show of the roughly $900,000 Screnock has raised for the race, 38 percent, or $345,000, came from the state Republican Party. [Associated Press]
Michael Screnock Gets 38% of His Money From Republican Party; Dallet Gets 0% of Her Money From Democratic Party
Michael Screnock has taken 38 percent of his campaign money from the Republican Party for his race for a seat on the non-partisan Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Strange Race for Supreme Court
Some $1.5 million has been spent by the WMC to support him, including ... $898,430 for the general election, according to figures compiled by One Wisconsin Now. [Urban Milwaukee]
Michael Screnock’s ‘Values’
Women who remember those days will tell you with horror how men like Michael Screnock would show up to clinics and block them from their health care provider.
Michael Screnock wants to continue his public service on the Supreme Court
He has also faced scrutiny for not saying whether he would step away from cases involving the state’s business lobby, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. [Wisconsin State Journal]
They’re Back: Big Corporate Special Interests Drop More Money on Michael Screnock’s State High Court Bid
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is back on the air with television and radio ads in support of their favored candidate, Michael Screnock.
Michael Screnock’s Special Ethical Conflict
Michael Screnock helped Gov. Scott Walker manipulate the rules to give Republicans a partisan political advantage when he worked as Walker’s attorney,
Did Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock ‘vow to uphold’ the NRA platform?
The mailing, revealed by the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, urged NRA members to vote for the "pro-Second Amendment" Screnock. [PolitiFact]
The Screnock Rule: No Campaign Check = No Time For You
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock will be a no-show at a forum sponsored by the Dane County Bar Association today.
National Rifle Association Goes to Court in Wisconsin and Florida
Gun Lobby Endorses Michael Screnock in Wisconsin and Sues Florida Over Bipartisan Bill Passed After Parkland High School Mass Shooting.
Joanna Beilman-Dulin: Judge Michael Screnock campaigns against himself
If Michael Screnock applies his own rhetorical standard for judges to himself, could he earn his own support? It seems the answer would be no. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Judge Michael Screnock Campaigns Against Himself
If Michael Screnock applies his own rhetorical standard for judges to himself, could he earn his own support? It seems the answer would be no.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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]
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