Wisconsin’s Elite in the 50 Wealthiest in Congress

Here’s a link to the Hill’s 50 Wealthiest Legislators in Washington! Somebody there missed Herb Kohl…since the 50th person is at $5.1 million, Senator Kohl should certainly have been on this list. The Milwaukee Bucks alone should put him near the top. Wisconsin didn’t do too badly: #26 Representative Jim…

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Sensenbrenner doesn’t support our veterans

Every Sunday the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel runs the feature: Congress Following the Vote. For those of you who haven’t seen it, the MJS runs a short explanation of the major legislation in Washington from the previous week with a short synopsis of the bill and the voting record of Wisconsin’s…

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Kolosso will be on the ballot against Sensenbrenner

Earlier this week I noted that while Democratic House candidate Todd Kolosso had garnered enough signatures to get his name on the ballot for the fall general election, a challenge to Kolosso’s signatures had called his status into question. However, the Government Accountability Board has dismissed the complaint filed against…

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Will Kolosso be on the ballot?

Last Friday I noted that despite reports to the contrary, Democratic House candidate Todd Kolosso would be on the ballot as the Democratic opponent to long-time incumbent Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in the 5th Congressional District, but if the Republican Party of Wisconsin has their way, Kolosso won’t be on the…

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Todd Kolosso will be on the ballot for Democrats

While some in the Cheddarsphere have reported incumbent Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner will not have a Democratic opponent this fall due to the Democratic candidate, Todd Kolosso, having failed to gather enough signatures to get on the ballot, I’ve confirmed that Kolosso will in fact be on the ballot in the…

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Another highlight from the DPW convention

I know, I know; you’re sick of hearing about the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s 2010 convention already. However, another highlight of the convention for me had to be the opportunity I had to spend some time getting to know Democratic House candidate Todd Kolosso, who’s looking to unseat Rep. Jim…

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An interview with Todd Kolosso

I recently had an opportunity to sit down and chat with small businessman Todd Kolosso, the Democratic challenger Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in Wisconsin’s fifth Congressional district. As we spoke, two things became abundantly clear: Todd Kolosso is passionate about making his community a better place and he’s passionate in his…

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Blogging Blue’s “Ten in ’10”

I’ve previously mentioned Blogging Blue’s “Ten in ’10,” a fundraising page I’ve set up through ActBlue to collect online contributions for the ten elected officials and organizations I feel are worth donating to for the coming election cycle, and I just wanted to take a moment to encourage those of…

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Kolosso campaign to hold fundraiser

Todd Kolosso, the Democratic challenger to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in Wisconsin’s fifth Congressional district, will be holding a kickoff fundraiser & reception on Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Oakcrest Tavern in Shorewood. Here are the details; When:Monday, February 15, 2010 from 5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m. Where: Oakcrest Tavern, 4022 N….

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Where’s Todd???

This kinda reminds me of Russ Feingold’s U.S. Senate campaign ads, circa 1992:

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