Scott Michalak (D) accepts invite to debate Joel Kleefisch (R) on 10/3

On Sunday morning, Scott Michalak, Democratic candidate for Assembly District 38, shared “perhaps the most important post of this campaign” on his campaign’s Facebook page. He was referring to his acceptance of the invite to debate incumbent Joel Kleefisch (R), as part of a six-candidate debate for Assembly Districts 33, 38 and 43,…

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Scott Michalak on the potential for a major health crisis in AD 38

I’ve been following the “Sewergate” story and Democrat Scott Michalak’s candidacy against Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R) in Assembly District 38 with great interest. The story provides a shocking illustration of what can happen when politicians put the needs of their political donors over those of their constituents. It can literally…

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Drinking water wells test positive for E. Coli; Scott Michalak (D) holds Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R) to account

Residents of Assembly District 38 are worried about the safety of their drinking water. Last Thursday, Francine Langlais of Sullivan, Wisconsin, was informed by the Water & Environmental Analysis Lab at UW-Stevens Point that her drinking water is contaminated with E. Coli and she was advised to “start boiling water or buying…

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Scott Michalak (D) kicks off campaign against Joel “Prince of Poop” Kleefisch (R)

The most-used word at Scott Michalak’s campaign kickoff on Wednesday night was “poop.” Representative Brett Hulsey said it six times in his speech, alone. It sounds funny, but it’s no laughing matter. Residents of District 38 are worried about human waste in their drinking water (story here). Since the Walker-appointed DNR heads won’t…

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Why did Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R) protect a polluter instead of his constituents?

How would you feel if your drinking water was contaminated with human waste so your representative’s big political donor could increase his profit margins? Would you like it if your representative put a polluter’s need for acquisition of wealth ahead of your need for clean drinking water? For many residents…

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Meet Scott Michalak, first-time candidate taking on Joel Kleefisch

I’m a proud Democrat, and I’m going to do what I can to get the word out about candidates whom I support. Scott Michalak is one such candidate. I like him because he’s pro-collective bargaining, pro-environment, pro-renewable energy, pro-education, pro-Badger Care, pro-Senior Care, pro-Planned Parenthood, and pro-women’s rights. Michalak hopes…

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Rebecca Kleefisch swoons over husband’s crow hunting prowess but others are unimpressed

Ten days ago, Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch was back in her hometown of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to attend a fundraiser hosted by People for Rebecca, according to Amber Gramza of the Oconomowoc Enterprise. A sommelier who co-hosted the private event at Vino Etcetera! Wine Bar & Store said she supports Kleefisch…

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