Sen. Ron Johnson: Wisconsinites care about Benghazi, not reproductive rights

This morning on Fox News Sunday, Republican Senator Ron Johnson told host Chris Wallace that Wisconsinites don’t care about women’s reproductive rights, according to The Raw Story. Said Johnson,  “It’s not even an issue here in Wisconsin. I mean, it doesn’t even move the radar at all.” He went on to…

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Swing state leverage

Living in a swing state in an election year is bizarre. It’s at once exciting, stressful, and creepy. The incessant robocalls, requests for time and money, and visits from canvassers (I’ve TOLD them I’m voting for Obama) make me want to crawl into bed, draw the shades and come out…

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John Nichols to headline event in Waukesha on 10/30/12

John Nichols is coming to Waukesha, Wisconsin next Tuesday, October 30th to discuss the November 6th election and what’s at stake. The event is sponsored by Organizing for America volunteers. RSVP is required (see below).  

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Tammy Baldwin and Tommy Thompson to debate this Friday, 10/26/12

This is it. The final debate between Tammy Baldwin and Tommy Thompson will take place this Friday, 10/26, at 8pm CT. Watch along with the Baldwin campaign at TammyBaldwin.com/DEBATE. Go, Tammy Baldwin, go!

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Vote Prudent Campaign Event in Waukesha on Saturday, 10/27

Last week I wrote about Eric Prudent, the Democrat taking on Republican incumbent Paul Farrow in Assembly District 98. For reasons detailed in my post, I like and respect Eric Prudent which is why I have agreed to speak at his final fundraising event even though I detest public speaking….

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Tammy Baldwin, Jill Biden to rally volunteers in Waukesha today, 10/20/12

The Waukesha OFA Office sure has gotten a lot of love recently, and with several weeks to go before election day, I’m certain this will continue. Oh, the perks of being a swing state. Today’s guests include Tammy Baldwin and Dr. Jill Biden. Dave Heaster, the Democrat taking on Republican incumbent…

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Paul Ryan embarrasses himself with soup kitchen photo-op, soup kitchen pays the price

After Paul Ryan’s embarrassing soup kitchen photo-op went viral, his supporters became irate, and now the Youngstown soup kitchen is paying the price, according to Jason Cherkis of  The Huffington Post. Not only has the volunteer who spoke out about Paul Ryan’s photo-op received countless threatening (largely anonymous) calls from…

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Tammy Baldwin and Tommy Thompson to debate TONIGHT, 10/18/12

The second debate between Tammy Baldwin and Tommy Thompson in the race for U.S. Senate takes place in Wausau, Wisconsin tonight, 10/18/12. The debate will be televised statewide, but you can also watch online. If you’d like to watch along with the Baldwin campaign, follow this link. Go, Tammy Baldwin,…

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Eric Prudent’s challenge to Republican incumbent Paul Farrow is not child’s play

Eric Prudent knows that as a twenty-four-year-old Democrat running in Wisconsin Assembly District 98, the deck is stacked against him. “How old are you?” is the number one question he is asked out on the campaign trail. Voters have told him to come back when he’s older, he’s been called “The…

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D) to visit Waukesha OFA Office on Monday

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will visit the Waukesha OFA Office on Monday, October 15, 2012  to rally volunteers and encourage support for President Obama, as part of the “Heartland RV Tour.” Details: Event: Waukesha Heartland RV Tour with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Date: Monday, October 15, 2012 Time: 11:45am-12:45pm Location: Waukesha OFA…

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