Author: Lisa Mux
Waukesha Democrats plan “Paul Ryan Welcome Home Greeting” for Monday morning
In response to Paul Ryan’s “Victory Town Hall” scheduled for Monday morning at 8am at Carroll University, Waukesha Democrats have planned a “Paul Ryan Welcome Home Greeting.” According to Matt Lowe of the Waukesha County Democratic Party, Waukesha Dems will gather to “welcome Paul Ryan home,” and to ask why he refuses…
Paul Ryan un-endorses Rep. “Rape so easy” Rivard in advance of debate; I call no take-backs
Yesterday I wrote about Wisconsin Republican Roger Rivard’s statement, “Some girls, they rape so easy,” and his attempts to explain his comments, which only made things worse. Today, in advance of his debate, Paul Ryan, who had endorsed Rep. “Rape so easy” Rivard earlier this year, withdrew his endorsement. From…
Wisconsin legislator explains his “Some girls, they rape easy” comment
Ten months ago, Representative Roger Rivard (R-Rice Lake) made some alarming statements about sexual assault, but the story didn’t gain any traction at the time. Now it’s election season, post-Akin, and Rep. Rivard finds himself in a close race. He’s been forced to explain what he meant when he stated…
A message for Paul Ryan from the Overpass Light Brigade
The Overpass Light Brigade had a message for Paul Ryan during his fundraiser at the Pfister in Milwaukee last Saturday. From Occupy Riverwest:
Is Lt. Governor Kleefisch suggesting voter intimidation with new robocall?
It’s barely October and Wisconsin Republicans are already up to their old tricks, it seems. On Sunday, October 7, a Waukesha County resident received a robocall from Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch (R) encouraging her to attend “an important election day training” in Waukesha on Tuesday, implying that voter fraud could…
Actress Ashley Judd to rally Obama volunteers in Waukesha on 10/6
Actress Ashley Judd will be in Waukesha on Saturday to rally Obama volunteers, according to The Waukesha Freeman. Seriously. Details: Event: Rally at OFA Waukesha with Ashley Judd Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012 Time: 4:30pm Location: The new OFA Waukesha Office- 741 N. Grand Ave. And, according to OFA Waukesha’s…
Rob Zerban outraises Paul Ryan in third quarter by over $200,000
Rob Zerban (D) outraised Paul Ryan by $200,000 in the third quarter, according to Al Benninghoff of the Rob Zerban for Congress campaign. Not only that, but 96% of the individual donations received by the campaign were under $100. And, as Rob Zerban told Drinking Liberally Waukesha attendees on 10/01/12, “Most…
Yep, he’s Tea Party Tommy now
Back in December of 2011, I wrote about Tommy Thompson’s campaign kickoff at Weldall Manufacturing here in Waukesha. At that event Thompson told supporters that mudslinging, lies, and distortion are not the “Wisconsin Way.” So he’s either done a complete 180 or he really needs the cash (or both) because on October 14…
Paul Ryan’s challenger, Rob Zerban, draws enthusiastic crowd to Drinking Liberally Waukesha
About forty people gathered at Drinking Liberally Waukesha last night to have a beer with Rob Zerban (D) and hear him talk about his congressional race against Paul Ryan (R-very). For a Monday night in Waukesha County, that’s a good-sized crowd, especially considering that before this race, Rob Zerban was…
Lori Compas to launch Wisconsin Business Alliance on 9/27
Lori Compas is known to many as the woman who had the courage to take on Republican incumbent Scott Fitzgerald in Wisconsin Senate District 13. But before Compas became a grassroots hero, she was (and still is) a small business owner. On Thursday, 9/27/12, she will combine her passion for progressive…
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