Pol dancing in Wisconsin?

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President Obama tweets support for Tom Barrett

Earlier today, Democratic President Barack Obama finally everything he could to help fellow Democrat Tom Barrett, who’s facing Republican Gov. Scott Walker in tomorrow’s recall election. Yep, that’s right; the President of the United States sent out a tweet voicing his support for Tom Barrett in tomorrow’s recall election. Apparently…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Endorsements

And it goes without saying…but I am saying it anyway! Tom Barrett for Governor Mahlon Mitchell for Lieutenant Governor State Senate District 13: Lori Compas State Senate District 21: John Lehman State Senate District 23: Kristen Dexter State Senate District 29: Donna Seidel

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Recall Memo: MKE Journal Sentinel Moves Recall Bias from Editorial Page to Front Page

Ok, if I seem to be picking on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a bit this year, I am sorry but they keep tossing me soft balls. And this Recall Memo isn’t directly about either of the gubernatorial candidates either. Yesterday I had a little innocent fun with MJS when I…

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When will Scott Walker be indicted?

Yesterday Lisa noted that David Shuster has reported that Republican Gov. Scott Walker has become a target of a federal investigation being done parallel to the ongoing Milwaukee County “John Doe” investigation into whether Republican Gov. Scott Walker engaged in any criminal activity during his tenure as Milwaukee County Executive….

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If you live in Madison, you have no excuse not to get to the polls tomorrow

If you live in Madison, Union Cab will be giving citizens free rides to the polls.

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Assembly campaign of “Segway” Jeremy Ryan comes to an end

And not a moment too soon: I’m done, didn’t get the signatures required… Between last night and noon four people said they would help… Each one ditched me, three of which didn’t even bother to text back and let me know they were ditching me… I have been asking for…

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People power propels Lori Compas to potential victory

The first time I met Lori Compas was in December of 2011 at a monthly OconDems meeting. I’ll never forget how excited we all were to shake the hand of the woman who had the guts to even attempt to recall Scott Fitzgerald. None of us knew what to expect…

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Yes, Scott Walker Stonewalled, According to Indicted Walker Crony Tim Russell

The news today is from the courtroom, where the judge in the John Doe squeezed the information out of Tim Russell’s lawyer.  I’m going to get in trouble for copying this, but I’ll do it almost in its entirety nonetheless.  From Esquire:  Lon Robinson sat down at the defendant’s table…

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US Department of Justice To Monitor Recall Election in Milwaukee

Pursuant to their role in enforcing the Voting Rights Act, the US Department of Justice will be monitoring the recall election in the City of Milwaukee. The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor elections on June 5, 2012, in the following jurisdictions to ensure compliance with the Voting…

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