ACA is constitutional: the reactions

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard that earlier today the United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the vast majority of the provisions in thethe Affordable Care Act are constitutional, a decision that no doubt came as a surprise to many. Chief Justice John Roberts…

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While Shibilski waits, Kreitlow works to seal up support

Over a month ago I noted former Democratic State Senator and Tourism Secretary Kevin Shibilski seemed to be laying the groundwork for a challenge to incumbent Republican Rep. Sean Duffy in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district. At the time, I noted sources were indicating Shibilski was “currently assembling a team and…

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Kevin Shibilski gearing up for challenge to Sean Duffy

On Tuesday I wrote about Democratic State Senator Pat Kreitlow’s announcement that he’ll challenge incumbent Rep. Sean Duffy in the 7th Congressional District in 2012. At the time I noted it was likely Sen. Kreitlow wouldn’t be the only Democrat running to unseat Rep. Duffy, as former Democratic State Senator…

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Pat Kreitlow to challenge Sean Duffy in 2012; will Shibilski challenge as well?

Yesterday Democratic State Senator Pat Kreitlow, who has served as the State Senator for the 23rd District since 2007, announced his intention to challenge Republican Rep. Sean Duffy in the 7th Congressional District in 2012. Here’s Sen. Kreitlow’s statement announcing his candidacy: “I started exploring the possibility of a Congressional…

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