Tag: John Lehman
Some post-primary winners and losers
So the results of tonight’s partisan primary election are in, and I’ve got a few winners and losers (and they’re not necessarily all candidates). WINNERS Jonathan Brostoff: With a narrow victory in the Democratic primary in the 19th Assembly district, Brostoff is virtually assured of victory in November, with only…
One surprising election night note
One thing that has surprised me about tonight’s results: With 20% of the statewide vote having been tallied, John Lehman, the Democratic establishment’s choice for Lt. Governor, has just a 5,000 vote lead (55% to 45% margin) over his opponent Mary Jo Walters. That’s a pretty surprising result, given that…
Why won’t John Lehman debate Mary Jo Walters?
As has been reported elsewhere, recently Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Mary Jo Walters sent soon-to-be former State Sen. John Lehman, himself Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, a letter requesting a debate between Lehman and herself. Unsurprisingly, Lehman declined Walters’ request in a handwritten letter dated June 30, 2014 on “John…
What were the “unusual circumstances” that led to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin endorsing John Lehman in a contested primary
According to this report by Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, last month members of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Administrative Committee (30 of whom are Democratic party insiders) voted to endorse state Sen. John Lehman, a Racine Democrat, for lieutenant governor,despite the fact that Madison activist Mary Jo…
John Lehman endorses Mary Burke
On Saturday Democratic Lt. Governor candidate John Lehman wrote a column for the Milwaukee Courier outlining his reasons for endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke. Here’s a snippet. It was not too long ago when my plans included retiring home to Racine after a long and fulfilling career as a…
Randy Bryce Announces Candidacy for 21st State Senate District
From the cloud comes news about a friend of ours: MADISON – Today, active community member, veteran, and father Randy Bryce announced his candidacy for the 21st State Senate District in Wisconsin. A local ironworker, Randy is running to stop the partisan games, attacks on veterans and job creation failures…
Just a bit of snark regarding John Lehman’s Lt. Gov announcement
As Ed Shaina noted earlier today, Democratic State Sen. John Lehman has announced he will run for Lieutenant Governor next year rather than seek re-election to his Senate seat. As a friend on Facebook noted, there’s been no word on when Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate will issue…
All Pretense gone: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel solidly red!
If it wasn’t apparent that The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has sold out their editorial and newsroom integrity to the right wing narrative, today’s paper ices the cake. Over the past month or so, MJS gave significant op ed space to RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and State Senator Van Wanggaard to…
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
Recall Memo: June 5th: Take Back the State Senate
Besides removing Governor Walker from office, besides turning Lieutenant Mahlon Mitchell into Lieutenant Governor, We have a chance to put the Wisconsin Senate back into the hands of Democrats and the people of Wisconsin: I don’t live in a recall contested district…but those of you who do…please make your voice…
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