Graeme Zielinski: I’m guilty

I’m guilty  I’ve seen my share of non-apology apologies over the years and so let this not be that.  That’s because this week I pleaded guilty to drunk driving after an arrest in June.  I’ve been mum on the subject, which is not in my character. To be honest, a…

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Graeme Zielinski: Where’s the regret from Scott Walker & associates over the death of Jared Kellner

What follows is part five in an ongoing series of guest blogs by Graeme Zielinski, who is reporting on the latest developments in the Milwaukee County John Doe investigation of Scott Walker. In hundreds of emails released last week from the John Doe criminal corruption probe, we see Scott Walker’s…

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Graeme Zielinski leaves DPW

From my email inbox: After three-and-a-half years before the mast at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, I’m moving on. It was one hell of a ride and I’m proud of the work I’ve done, both before- and behind-the scenes. It was an honor to fight passionately, honestly and with integrity…

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DPW spokesperson Zielinski mixes it up with conservative talk radio

Earlier this morning Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Graeme Zielinski appeared on “Wisconsin’s Morning News” on WTMJ-AM (Radio 620), and during his appearance he didn’t shy away from going after media outlets like WTMJ-AM for their role working in public relations and spin for Republican Gov. Scott Walker. The WTMJ…

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Guest Blog: SIEG HADER

Today we have a guest blog from long time friend of Blogging Blue: Graeme Zielinski. The rict Waukesha County standing sieg heils poured on and over Josh Hader Saturday at Miller Park after it was revealed during his disastrous All-Star appearance last week that he, just 7 years previously, used…

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Has the Democratic Party of Wisconsin reached “dumpster fire” status?

Just a little while ago I came across this tweet from FOX6 Milwaukee political reporter Theo Keith: NEW: @wisgop reports having about 47 times more cash on hand than @WisDems in July finance filing — $1.7 million vs $36,000. — Theo Keith (@TheoKeith) July 19, 2017 While I understand it’s…

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Scott Walker’s budget seeks to eliminate the Wisconsin Idea from UW System mission statement

As has been noted elsewhere by multiple sources, among the most shocking provisions of Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 2015-17 Executive Budget is a provision that would strike “the search for truth” and the Wisconsin Idea from the university’s mission. In addition to unprecedented budget cuts to the University of Wisconsin…

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Blogging Blue’s Tweet of the Week

The Blogging Blue Tweet of the Week comes to us via Graeme Zielinski. https://twitter.com/gjzielinski/status/533443955485343744

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Guest Blog: In strong defense of Mike Tate

What follows is a guest blog by Graeme Zielinski, former Communications Director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. I’ve seen that there are some knives out for Mike Tate. I just worked on the Illinois governor’s race, where we were wiped off the face of the earth in a PLUS-EIGHT…

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WI Republicans to consider measure to secede from U.S. at their yearly convention (UPDATED)

Boy, Republicans in Wisconsin sure aren’t afraid to bring the crazy… To secede or not to secede. That will be the question for Wisconsin Republicans at next month’s convention. Earlier this month, the party’s Resolutions Committee voted in favor of a proposal that says the state party “supports legislation that…

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