Sen. Kathleen Vinehout at Milwaukee’s Drinking Liberally (VIDEO)

Here some video of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Kathleen Vinehout speaking to folks at Monday’s Drinking Liberally here in Milwaukee (the first few moments of the video got cut off for some reason).

Though the first few moments of Sen. Vinehout’s remarks were cut off, I did capture the best parts of her speech, [...]

Drinking Liberally – Tomorrow night! With Sen. Kathleen Vinehout!

Here’s the details of tomorrow night’s meeting: Greetings all!

Though we’re still three weeks away from our next meeting, I wanted to take a minute to let you all know that we will have a very special guest at our March meeting of Drinking Liberally.

We’ll be joined by Democratic State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, one [...]

A few thoughts on the campaigns of Kathleen Falk & Kathleen Vinehout

Though the recall election against Republican Gov. Scott Walker has not officially begun, two of the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates (Kathleen Falk and Kathleen Vinehout) have started campaigning in earnest.

Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, the favorite of Wisconsin’s labor union leadership, has already locked up endorsements from WEAC, EMILY’s List, and AFSCME [...]

A few thoughts on Kathleen Vinehout

At last night’s monthly meeting of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party, I had the opportunity to hear Democratic State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, who has declared herself a candidate in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, addressed a standing room only crowd.

After Sen. Vinehout made her remarks, I had an opportunity to speak for a few moments [...]

Mark your calendars – Sen. Kathleen Vinehout is coming to Drinking Liberally

Here’s the details on Sen. Vinehout’s visit to the March meeting of Drinking Liberally here in Milwaukee: Though we’re still three weeks away from our next meeting, I wanted to take a minute to let you all know that we will have a very special guest at our March meeting of Drinking Liberally.

We’ll be [...]

Actions Waukesha County residents can take to help defeat Scott Walker

Many people here in Waukesha County have told me that they want to help defeat Scott Walker, but they are short on time, or money, or both. Others want to know what actions they can take that would be most effective. Luckily, Dwayne Block has just put together a handy list complete with four specific [...]

About Kathleen Falk’s Union Endorsements

There are still many people who are upset that Kathleen Falk has received the endorsements of WEAC / Emily's List and AFSCME / John "Sly "Sylvester , the full membership of IBEW and (most importantly) Yours truly!

Lets look at a few objections:

Q. I want Russ Feingold to run. A. So do I, [...]

Tom Barrett “seriously considering” run for governor

But didn’t Tom get the memo that Mary Bell and Marty Beil already have their preferred candidate? Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says in an interview being broadcast Sunday he is “seriously considering” running for governor should there be a recall election.

“I know there are other Democrats running and I have respect for them. [...]

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Vinehout is coming to Oconomowoc

Kathleen Vinehout, picture from Wisconsin State Legislature

People here in Waukesha County have been asking me what I know about Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Vinehout, and my answer has been “not a whole lot.” She seems to be an unknown around these parts. But that’s about to change. Dwayne Block has just announced that State Senator Vinehout will be among the speakers [...]

WEAC endorses Kathleen Falk….but why so early?

Well, it looks like the unions are trying to dissuade any Democrats other than Kathleen Falk from running in a Democratic gubernatorial recall primary, as earlier today Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) has recommended Kathleen Falk for governor once a recall election against Republican Gov. Scott Walker is certified.

In a related story, Dan Bice [...]