Pensions and More Pensions, Alderman Zielinski, and Milwaukee Works Inc.

Over the past ten days or so I received a number of unusual campaign style literature pieces. They prominently feature Milwaukee 14th District Alderman Tony Zielinski although they aren’t actually election related pieces. I live in the 14th so it makes sense that I received them. But they obviously were…

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“Democrat” Dan Adams badmouths possibility of 2016 Senate run by Russ Feingold (VIDEO)

UPDATE: After posting the original piece, I was contacted by someone with knowledge of Chris Abele’s intentions, and it was made clear Chris Abele has absolutely no intentions of running for the United States Senate in 2016. During a February 22 appearance on Sunday Insight with Charlie Sykes, Democrat (seemingly…

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Why is Democrat Dan Adams running radio ads on conservative talk radio?

Heard this morning: a radio ad on conservative talk radio 620 WTMJ for Democrat Dan Adams, one of the four Democrats running for the State Assembly in the 19th Assembly district. The ad was notable because it touted how “fiscally conservative” Adams would be if elected, which is the kind…

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Anti-union Dan Adams: the wrong choice for Democrats in the 19th Assembly district

In a recent article written by Devon Waugh of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, “Democrat” Dan Adams (and I use the term Democrat very loosely), one of the four Democrats vying to replace Rep. Jon Richards in the 19th Assembly district, used some interesting language when referring to labor unions. “Time…

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What do you want to know? Ask questions of AD19 candidates

The Bay View Compass, with the League of Women Voters and the Bay View Neighborhood Association, is hosting a forum for candidates in the race to replace Jon Richards in the 19th assembly district on Monday, August 4th. The full details are here. You should go. All five candidates, including the…

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My thoughts on Marina Dimitrijevic’s record of working with Scott Walker

On Monday Shaina shared her thoughts on Democratic Assembly candidate Marina Dimitrijevic’s statement touting her record of working with Scott Walker as if that somehow qualifies her to serve in the State Assembly, but I wanted to share my thoughts as well. First, here’s Dimitrijevic’s statement. What sets her apart…

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Video: Dan Adams For Assembly’s New Ad

From one of the new faces in the race for the 19th Assembly district:

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VIDEO: Dan Adams’ interview with WisconsinEye

On June 18, Steve Walters of WisconsinEye interviewed Dan Adams, one of four Democrats running to be the next State Representative in the 19th Assembly District. While some of you may have already seen Adams’ interview with WisconsinEye, I wanted to post it here for folks to take a look…

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UWM College Dems announce 19th Assembly district candidate forum

From my email inbox comes news of a 19th Assembly district candidate forum on May 1, 2014 at Bolton Hall on the campus of UWM. Scheduled to appear at the forum are Jonathan Brostoff, Dan Adams, and Marina Dimitrijevic 19th Assembly District Candidacy Forum Milwaukee – Three democrat candidates for…

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Rep. Sandy Pasch Is Not Running For Re-election.

Most of you have probably heard or read about State Representative Sandy Pasch’s decision to not run for re-election. This is a real disappointment to me and I am sure many of the progressives in Wisconsin. Rep. Pasch is one of the most active, effective, consistent and articulate progressive members…

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