Whither Theo Lipscomb

Unsurprisingly, former Milwaukee County Supervisor and former Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb has landed on his feet after losing his race for Milwaukee County Executive. I am a little surprised on where he’s landed. I expected something more directly related to politcs, but this does seem like a perfect…

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I Know I Promised, BUT: Theo Lipscomb Is Back In The News!

I thought I was done with the County Executive Race until the April general election. And I know I promised that I wasn’t going to post anything more about signatures or nomination papers…unless…there was some big new news. And…unfortunately, there is! Today Daniel Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported…

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Milwaukee County Executive Race: Somebody Broke The Law:

And two candidates paid for it…but who really broke the law? The regulars here are probably tired of this story…and this is the last post…I promise (well I reserve the right to change my mind if something new happens). For newcomers and occasional visitors, here’s a synopsis of where we…

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County Board Chair Theo Lipscomb Responds:

Last evening we received a response to our post about Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb and voting rights. We are pleased to publish his response in his entirety, unedited, and with his permission. Thank you Theo! Dear Blogging Blue, To be clear the right to vote is your franchise,…

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The Incredible Voting Rights Hypocrisy of Theo Lipscomb!

After filing a number of complaints and appeals to the Milwaukee County Election Commission and the Wisconsin Election Commission that resulted in the removal of two candidates from the ballot for Milwaukee County Executive, County Board Chair and County Exec candidate, Theo Lipscomb put out a press release about protecting…

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The Wisconsin Election Commission As An Enemy Of Democracy.

The current version of the Wisconsin Election Commission was foisted on Wisconsin by former governor Scott Walker and his Republican junta in the Capitol. Its job is to administer and enforce Wisconsin election law. The commission consists of three Democrats and three Republicans. The commissioners are appointed by the governor…

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So What Good Is the Milwaukee County Election Commission Anyway?

For the first time in quite a while, the Milwaukee County Election Commission made the news and came into the awareness of a lot more Milwaukee area eligible voters. If you have been reading along (HERE and HERE), you’ll note that they have had a significant effect on who you…

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You Won’t Be Voting for Sullivan or Kennedy in the MKE County Executive Race

After filing an appeal to the decision from the Wisconsin Elections Commission removing them from the Milwaukee County ballot for County Executive, Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy and Jim Sullivan got their second bit of bad news today. The Milwaukee County Circuit Court hearing the appeal decided that they shouldn’t be…

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County Executive Candidates Are Making My Decision Easier

(editor’s note: I started this article over the weekend but the news this afternoon has an effect on what I am writing. I intend to stick with my original thoughts as much as possible and add the newest info at the end) After incumbent County Executive, Chris Abele, announced that…

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Yes, County Board Chair Theodore Lipscomb Is Running for County Executive

He sure picked a cold November day to throw his hat in the ring…he’s gonna freeze his head. But as rumored yesterday, the County Board Chair Theodore Lipscomb has announced his campaign for Milwaukee County Executive! Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb Sr. is running for county executive, the fifth…

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