33 Election Winners and Losers
Winner: One Wisconsin Now and Josh Kaul: The historically high early voting in Milwaukee and Madison were key to the victory of Kaul and Evers. [Urban Milwaukee]
One Wisconsin Now
Wisconsin Turns Out and (Early) Votes at Record Levels for 2018 Midterm Elections
Wisconsin voters turned out in record numbers for the 2018 midterm election sending the clear message that voters vote, when given the opportunity to vote.
Assembly Republican Robin Vos Strikes Foul Note With Suggestion for Lame Duck Session Power Play
Robin Vos hit a foul note suggesting just the opposite with a call for a right-wing power grab in a lame duck session, before Democrats take the offices.
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]
Wisconsin Nice Beats the Politics of Hate and the Scott Walker Money Machine
The advocacy group One Wisconsin Now highlighted Walker's extensive use of airplanes to travel to events all over the state costing taxpayers $818,000. [Center for Media and Democracy]
One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding the victory of Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul.
One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Gov-Elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-Elect Mandela Barnes
Scott Walker will say and do anything to try and win an election, but the voters have spoken and Scott Walker must accept the will of the people.
Former president of state AFL-CIO remembered as tireless advocate for workers
One Wisconsin Now, a progressive political action group, said in a statement that it was heartbroken by the news of Neuenfeldt’s death. [Wisconsin State Journal]
One Wisconsin Now’s Scot Ross and Analiese Eicher Joining State Media in Providing Election Night Analysis
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross and Program Director Analiese Eicher will be providing election night analysis.
Absolute Fraud’: After Billions in Taxpayer Subsidies Championed by Trump, Ryan, and Walker, Foxconn to Import Chinese Workers for Wisconsin Jobs
As we predicted, @ScottWalker’s $4.5 billion taxpayer-funded election Hail Mary was more like punting to a foreign billionaire on second down. [Common Dreams]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on the Passing of Our Friend, Phil Neuenfeldt
He was kind, warm and never without a broad smile for his friends. All our thoughts and love go out to Phil’s family, friends and colleagues.
Mamma Mia! Those Are Some Big Contributions
In September 2018 Scott Walker charged Wisconsin taxpayers over $6,500 to fly from Madison to Milwaukee to Omaha, Nebraska and back to Madison.
Paul Ryan-Linked Super PAC Dominates Spending in Race to Choose His Replacement
That we are all paying for tax cuts for the mega-wealthy who are working with Paul Ryan to fund the appallingly racist and negative ads is deeply troubling. [Sludge]
Louise Lyall: Brad Schimel fails women and victims
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has proved time and time again that his first and most important priority is supporting the conservative agenda at the expense of women and of rape survivors. [Capital Times]
Scott Walker Breaks the Law, Again, Campaigning While Flying on Taxpayer Dime
New flight records released late Friday by Scott Walker to One Wisconsin Now reveal Walker again broke the law with his use of the state airplane.
Four pedophile ex-priests had their professional licenses granted under Gov. Scott Walker’s administration
Scott Walker was responsible for pedophiles getting licenses for the last eight years, and Scott Walker had to hope no one found out before the election. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker Gave Pedophile Ex-Priests Professional Licenses
A report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals Scott Walker’s administration approved professional licenses to pedophile priests for the last eight years.
Groups Behind the ‘Blue Wave’ Urge Voters to Make Their Voices Heard
Brad Schimel along with Scott Walker and Republican legislative majorities have failed on the issues important to 'Blue Wave' organizations and supporters.
Report Finds Scott Walker Tops Nation in Out-of-State Fundraising for Gubernatorial Candidates
A report found Scott Walker’s haul of $11.5 million from donors not living in Wisconsin through early October led the nation for out-of-state contributions.
Scott Walker Says He Respects Others, Regardless of Their Beliefs* in Television Ad
*Unless You’re a Woman, Person of Color, Migrant Family, Student or Sex Assault Survivor
Will Brad Schimel Dress Up Like Scott Walker for Halloween?
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross suggested Attorney General Brad Schimel could dress up as Scott Walker for Halloween.
Brad Schimel Fails Women and Victims
Brad Schimel has proved time and time again that his first and most important priority is supporting the conservative agenda at the expense of women and of rape survivors.
Democrats accuse Brad Schimel of being lenient in prosecuting child sexual assault crimes
"This ... is part of a pattern of behavior with Brad Schimel," said One Wisconsin Now, about the cases that involve sentences far below maximum penalties. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Brad Schimel Wants TV Ad Exposing Deals for Sex Criminals When He Was District Attorney Pulled From Airwaves
According to media reports, now that Brad Schimel is the subject of campaign ads noting his failures, he is trying to get the spots taken off the air.
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]
One Wisconsin Now Says: ‘Ignore Trump, Go Vote’
One Wisconsin Now today urged Wisconsinites outraged by Donald Trump, Scott Walker, and Brad Schimel to do one thing today in response to Trump’s visit — vote.
Scott Walker claims Tony Evers wants ‘special treatment for illegals’
Walker’s ad comes a day before he was to campaign in Wisconsin with President Donald Trump ... The liberal group One Wisconsin Now called Walker’s ad racist. [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.
Devil’s Advocates Radio: October 23, 2018
Does Scott Walker have racist tendencies? Scot Ross has a definitive answer and he shares it with the Devils. [WRRD-AM]
Three Months and Four Days Later, Still No Reimbursement or Remorse From Scott Walker for Illegal Usage of State Plane
In July 2018 Scott Walker broke the state law prohibiting politicians from using taxpayer resources to benefit their campaigns.
One Wisconsin Now’s Scot Ross to Provide Post-Gubernatorial Debate Television Analysis
What we know is that Scott Walker will do or say anything to try to win an election, and I’m happy to be able to help separate fact from his fictions.
Gubernatorial Debate Question: Will Scott Walker Fly There?
The beltline in Madison can be tough commute and Scott Walker has shown time and again he has no shame when it comes to taking to the air at taxpayer expense.
UNSPUN: October 19, 2018
NBC15's Leigh Mills Unspins the headlines of the Oct. 19 gubernatorial debate with Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now. [WMTV-TV]
Scott Walker’s Belated, B.S Concern for Pre-Existing Conditions
Scott Walker hasn’t cared about pre-existing conditions until the issue threatened the health of his political ambitions.
Groups Behind the ‘Blue Wave’ Urge Voters to Make Their Voices Heard
Our choice is to either stay home on Election Day, like Scot Walker and the Republicans want us to, or to show up and make our voices heard.
Groups Blast Failures of Scott Walker, GOP in Call for Progressive Voters to Vote
Predictions of a Democratic “blue wave” in the November election are pinned on the enthusiasm of progressives to vote.
‘Scott-holes’ campaign counters Walker’s ads at the gas pump
Terry McGowan, president of Local 139, referred to a report from the liberal group One Wisconsin Now that found Walker had spent more than $800,000 on flights. [Daily Reporter]
Desperate Scott Walker Campaign Criticizes Tony Evers for Supporting a Bigger Tax Break and Better Plan for Student Loan Borrowers
Scott Walker is now criticizing Tony Evers for supporting a tax break for student loan borrowers and a common sense plan to help them refinance student loans.
Roger Roth Delivers for Owners of Professional Sports Franchise and Foreign Corporation, Not Fox Valley Workers
Roger Roth has voted to send billions of state tax dollars to Southeastern Wisconsin to help billionaire ballclub owners and a foreign corporation.
NRA Has Spent $4.33 for Every K-12 Student in Wisconsin to Buy Scott Walker
No Group Has Been a Bigger Obstacle to Reform Than the NRA and No Politician Has Gotten More of Their Money Than Scott Walker.
Scott Walker’s Appalling 25-Year Record on Corrections and Prison Policy
Gov. Scott Walker Has Spent 25 Years Charting a Dangerous, Racist Course on Corrections Policy in the State of Wisconsin.
The NRA’s $740,000 Mistake about Tony Evers
The NRA not only doesn’t know how to pronounce the name of the Democratic candidate, but also doesn’t know that Wisconsinites support common sense gun safety.
NRA Campaign Ad Mispronounces Name of Walker Opponent Evers
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now obtained a copy of the ad Friday. It says the buy is $740,000 in Green Bay, Wausau and La Crosse. [Associated Press]
Senate Candidate Roger Roth Touts ‘Independent Voice’ in Campaign Ads, Voted Party Line 98.9 Percent of the Time in Most Recent Legislative Session
Roger Roth is claiming he is an “independent voice” in his state senate campaign television advertising. But Roth overwhelmingly voted the GOP party line.
Scott Walker is the NRA’s $4 Million Man
Scott Walker’s gun lobby pals are hitting the airwaves with a nearly $740,000 ad buy, pushing their support for his campaigns to $4.25 million since 2010.
Broadcasting board member resigns after campaign ad controversy
Scot Ross, the head of One Wisconsin Now, says Douglass can't be trusted to represent "the trade group for the industry people rely on for unbiased information." [WISC-TV]
Will this woman flip the state Senate?
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross, who hired Landmark, says she played a key role in identifying issues to pursue and in strategizing. [Isthmus]
One Wisconsin Now Reaction to WBA Board Chair-Elect’s Resignation
Statement on the resignation announcement by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association of board chair-elect Nancy Douglass.
Republicans Pick Republican Walker
In an amazing piece of poll magic, Scott Walker managed to improve his numbers by exactly the same numbers pollster Franklin flipped his sample.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association chair-elect Nancy Douglass under fire
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now slammed Douglass, saying her participation in the ad raises questions about the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]