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“Scott Walker is politics incarnate”

Scot Ross released this statement about the Governor's trip to Iowa: "Scott Walker is politics incarnate. He's been running for office his entire adult life, and has spent about 75% of it in elected office." [WTMJ-TV]

UNSPUN: January 14, 2015

Last night Walker delivered his state of the state address. No mention of the budget but he did touch on a few initiatives. What is your reaction? [WMTV-TV]

Wis. Supreme Court changes proposed

One Wisconsin Now testified today as well writing that the Republican-controlled legislature is just trying to gain control of the court. [WMTV-TV]

New ‘jock tax’ proposal for Bucks arena stirs up controversy

Vos says he wants to keep the Bucks in Milwaukee. But political visits are not making his job to convince law makers across the state any easier. The liberal group, One Wisconsin Now, has requested Vos be criminally investigated for breaking a state law that does not allow any political moves to be made, based […] [WITI-TV]

The War for Wisconsin Heats Up

Bill Clinton joins the fray in the tight race for governor in Wisconsin, as incumbent Scott Walker and contender Mary Burke face off. NBC’s Chris Todd and Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now Scot Ross explain why the stakes are high. [MSNBC]

Study shows minority students take on more debt

One Wisconsin Intern Miles Brown, an African American who is now a senior at UW-Madison says he grew up in poverty, in a family where no one had a 4-year-degree. [WKOW-TV]

Student loan debt movie makes Milwaukee premiere

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was also on hand for Monday's discussions along with student loan debt reform advocate Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin. [WDJT-TV]

Scott Walker Accused of Illegal Fundraising

One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross said there is one simple question Gov. Walker must answer as his 2014 and beyond campaigns heats up: "Are you still doing it?" [MSNBC]

Details of judges’ decisions to halt John Doe probe

“Basically what happened was is that they got caught and they are trying to use any and all legal arguments to try and get the case thrown out so they can save their bacon. It’s very simple,” said Scot Ross. [WLUK-TV]

Turning a blind eye to political corruption?

DA Schimel seems to think he’s there to serve the interest of donors — and he’s come flat out and said it. The essence of representative government is people buying and selling legislation? [WITI-TV]

UNSPUN: June 4, 2014

One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross makes his regular appearance on UNSPUN. [WMTV-TV]

One Wisconsin Now Slams Gov. Walker on Capitol City Sunday

Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, isn’t buying Walker’s answer. “There’s something there,” said Ross. “All this discussion about a settlement comes after there’s been discussion about the records being made public from the investigation and I think that’s what he fears the most.” [WKOW-TV]

Desperate Attempt by Gov. Walker to Keep Documents Secret From the Public?

“Seeing what was revealed in just a fraction of the documents from the first John Doe criminal probe of Gov. Walker and his associates, it’s no wonder he’s desperate to keep more of the paper trail of his record of cronyism, corruption and incompetence away from the media and the public,” said Ross. [WMTV-TV]

One Wisconsin Now Hits Gov. Walker over Alleged John Doe Deal

“There is no question that Gov. Walker is driven by political ambition for higher office and his next election. And he is clearly, and rightly, concerned about what additional document dumps from the criminal investigations of his administration and campaign will do to his 2014 election prospects and 2016 presidential ambitions. What remains to be […] [WQOW-TV]

Big Money Donors Prepare to Open Wallets

Joy Reid and One Wisconsin Now's Scot Ross look at how the Supreme Court obliterated post-Watergate campaign finance protections against "big money" trying to buy American elections. [MSNBC]

This Week in Voter Suppression: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is in a close race with his Democratic challenger Mary Burke. Yet his primary concern seems to be on voter ID requirements in the state. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross joins the Melissa Harris-Perry panel to discuss why. [MSNBC]

The War on Voting Rights in Wisconsin

Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, joins The Reid Report to discuss efforts in Wisconsin by Republicans to put a stop to early voting. [MSNBC]

UNSPUN: January 15, 2014

Discussing Gov. Scott Walker's upcoming State of the State FAIL, and the scandal orbiting New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. [WMTV-TV]

Will Scott Walker Run in 2016?

Governor Walker has access to an ungodly amount of money. His campaign co-chair runs the $500 million right wing funding Bradley foundation. His largest donor is the wealthiest woman in Wisconsin. [MSNBC]

Student Loan Bill Could Lower Payments After College

Our research shows that if you have a student loan debt you're two thirds more likely to be a used car owner as opposed to a new car owner and you're two thirds more likely to be a renter or live with your parents. [WGBA-TV]

Wisconsin and an Early Attack on Early Voting

Melissa Harris-Perry talks to Mike Browne, the Deputy Director of One Wisconsin Now, about one state assembly representative’s attempt to prevent workers who are unable to cast a vote during normal workday hours from voting. [MSNBC]

The Struggle for Voting Rights is Still Real

Scot Ross, Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner, and Judith Browne Dianis join Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss the continued need for the fight for voting rights, especially after seeing legislation pass. [MSNBC]

Gov. Walker’s Political Future

“I think the reason Gov. Walker would run for president is because his political ambition knows no bounds,” Ross said. Ross accuses Walker of trying to pad his national resume by taking on public unions, enacting a tax cut, refusing to expand Medicaid under Obamacare, and expanding school vouchers. [WLUK-TV]

Walker’s Iowa speech sparks political buzz about 2016

It was also on the minds of his critics, some who went to Iowa from Wisconsin to blast Walker at a news conference prior to the governor’s speech. “We all know what Scott Walker thinks about rights. The rights of 175,000 workers taken away,” said Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now [WISN-TV]

Congrats Class of 2013, It’s Kind of a Mess Out There

It’s graduation time. While that’s supposed to be a joyous time for grads and their families the plain truth is that college grads are coming into a world of uncertainty: debt, lack of jobs, the prospect of no social security. Scot Ross joins the Melissa Harris-Perry panel. [MSNBC]