Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Waste His Time on Foxconn

It’s become painfully apparent to nearly everyone in the Sate of Wisconsin that the Foxconn development isn’t going to be the project described in the contract that former Governor Scott Walker signed with the company. With that in mind Governor Tony Evers wants to negotiate a new contract with Foxconn….

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Republicans attempt to usurp local control once again on issue of photo IDs

But remember, Republicans are 100% supportive of local control! A pair of Republican lawmakers are circulating a proposal that would prohibit county and town governments from issuing — or spending money on — photo identification cards. The legislation would also bar photo ID cards issued by cities or villages from…

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Why is Van Wanggaard afraid of Randy Bryce?

After agreeing to attend a candidate forum to be held on September 18 at Gateway Technical College, Republican State Senate candidate Van Wanggaard (pictured, right) has now decided not to attend. Presumably Wanggaard is afraid to face both voters and his opponent, ironworker (and all-around great guy) Randy Bryce, because…

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Racine County District Attorney Finds NO VOTER FRAUD in Recall

Despite the shouting and accusations from the Republican legislators about alleged voter fraud in Racine during the June 5th Senatorial recall…where Senator-elect John Lehman defeated Senator Van Wanggaard…there was NO VOTER FRAUD! From the august Racine Journal Times: County investigators have found no evidence of criminal activity after looking into…

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All Pretense gone: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel solidly red!

If it wasn’t apparent that The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has sold out their editorial and newsroom integrity to the right wing narrative, today’s paper ices the cake. Over the past month or so, MJS gave significant op ed space to RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and State Senator Van Wanggaard to…

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Wanggaard won’t sue to overturn his recall election loss

To be honest, I’m surprised Van Wanggaard didn’t try “judge shopping” somewhere like Waukesha County for a friendly court… Republican state Sen. Van Wanggaard said Tuesday he would not sue to try to overturn his loss in the June 5 recall – an announcement that means control of the Senate…

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Why are recalls important?

Because we need less of this guy in Madison…

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Racine Police Assocation chooses to endorse former Racine cop Van Wanggaard’s opponent

This is absolutely rich… It seems the Racine Police Association has endorsed John Lehman over former police officer, current Police and Fire Commission member and recalled Senator Van Wanggaard in the June 5th election. Rumor is that they not only endorsed Lehman – but did so by a margin of…

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Racine man facing charges for allegedly forging signatures on Wanggaard recall petitions

What an absolute moron… Court documents say Demet admitted to an investigator that he circulated the petitions against state Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, in question and signed the names of other people, one of whom is dead. That was Ralph Petersen whose wife Violet was also fraudulently listed on a…

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What’s Paul Ryan so ashamed of?

Earlier today Republican State Sen. Van Wanggaard, the subject of a recall due to his wholehearted support of Gov. Scott Walker’s assault on public employees, held a $125 minimum contribution luncheon fundraiser in a Racine wine shop. Hosting the event was none other than Republican Congressman Paul Ryan, himself no…

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