2010 Primary Election is September 14, 2010
Filing Deadline for elective office is in July 2010.
Paulette Garin Announces Exploratory Committee and Potential Candidacy for Congress in the 1st CD Against Paul Ryan
Ryan has taken in almost $75,000 from Health care company execs and more money from the Health Care Industry than any other sector of the Business Economy
Big Checks and Negative Ads
Russ Feingold, U.S. Senator to me
Feb 17 (6 days ago)
It looks like my opponent Terrence Wall has signed another personal check over to his campaign. Currently Mr. Wall is running a negative TV ad across Wisconsin attacking me for my work to reform our broken health care system, and distorting my record on the issue. The Associated Press has even called Mr. Wall’s ad “misleading.”
To stand up against Mr. Wall's vicious attack ads, I’ve instructed my campaign to double our grassroots efforts across Wisconsin. We've set an ambitious fundraising goal of raising $200,000 by the end of this month to match the estimated $200,000 Mr. Wall has spent on media so far. Currently we’ve raised $83,545, but we still have quite a way to go. You can stand with me and fight back against Terrence Wall's TV blitz with a $25.00 contribution today.
My campaign strategy will not change. I’m going to run the kind of positive, issues-based campaign that the people of Wisconsin expect from me. The best response to Terrence Wall's early entrance onto the airwaves is to knock on more doors, make more phone calls, and reach out to every voter in each of Wisconsin's 72 counties.
I don’t have the bank account Terrence Wall does, but I have something much better: you. I count on large numbers of small contributors like you. Please join me in this fight and consider making a contribution today.
Sincerely,
Russ Feingold
United States Senator
Authorized and paid for by the Feingold Senate Committee | Daniel D. Hannula, Superior, WI, Treasurer
PO Box 620062 Middleton, WI 53562
phone: 608/831-RUSS | fax: 608/831-3192 | email:
campaign@russfeingold.org
Bill Halter for Senate (ARK - Senate) 
Bill Halter is the progressive lieutenant governor of Arkansas, who is considering a primary challenge to one of the worst Democrats in Congress, Senator Blanche Lincoln. Halter has fought to make sure every child in Arkansas can afford to go to college, has helped organize free clinics to offer health care to people without insurance, and opposed vicious anti-gay ballot measures. But he'll need our help to overcome Sen. Lincoln and her millions in campaign contributions from corporate interests.
Can you chip in?
If the final health care reform bill doesn't include a public option, it'll be because of conservative Senate Democrats like Blanche Lincoln.
After taking more than $700,000 from Big Insurance and HMO interests, she was one of just a handful of senators who vowed to filibuster health care reform until the public option was removed—and just Friday, she denounced it again.1
But now we've got a huge opportunity to replace her, and to send a powerful message to Washington that obstructing progressive legislation has heavy political costs.
The petition says, "We've had enough of Democrats like Blanche Lincoln who listen to big corporations instead of their constituents. We urge you to challenge her in the primary and we'll work hard to support you if you do."
We asked MoveOn members in Arkansas about this race, and over 90 percent said that we should urge Halter to run and support his campaign.
Jennifer P. from Little Rock told us, "Lincoln never met a special interest she didn't like. It's hard to express just how awful she has been as a senator. I don't know of anyone who will vote for her if she shows up on the November ballot."
By contrast, according to MoveOn member Bill C. from Pocahontas, Halter is "more electable and much more likely to support progressive legislation."
As lieutenant governor, Bill Halter led the successful campaign to establish a state-run lottery with all proceeds donated to tens of thousands of college scholarships for Arkansas students.3 He also recently helped organize a free medical clinic that provided care for more than 1,000 uninsured Arkansans.4 And he's spoken out strongly against anti-gay ballot measures in Arkansas.5
But he's facing a tough fight, because Lincoln has raised millions in campaign contributions from corporate interests and has more than $5 million in the bank.6 So we need to show Bill Halter that progressives will support him if he decides to run.
Thanks for all you do.
Sources:
1. Analysis conducted by Public Campaign Action Fund using data from the Center for Responsive Politics, October 2009
http://s3.moveon.org/pdfs/lincoln_whoseside.pdf?id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=5"Lincoln: 'I'll Filibuster A Public Option Bill,'" Talking Points Memo, November 21, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=85297&id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=6Tweet by Sen. Lincoln, February 19, 2010
http://twitter.com/blanche4senate/status/93489144682. "Lincoln Faces Rough Road," The Wall Street Journal, February 18, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=86491&id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=73. Office of Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter, accessed February 22, 2010
http://www.ltgovernor.arkansas.gov/bills_bio.html4. "More Than 1,000 Uninsured Receive Care at Free Clinic in Little Rock," Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Nov. 23, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=86535&id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=85. "Halter: Against Initiated Act 1," Arkansas Times, October 26, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=86530&id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=9"Blanche Lincoln Could Face Primary Opponent Due To Health Care Opposition," Huffington Post, November 19, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=86531&id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=106. Data from the Center for Responsive Politics, accessed February 22, 2010
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=86495&id=19043-8847148-_zmRotx&t=11
For Immediate Release Contact: L.D. “Red” Rockwell
(262) 742-4306
ld.jarockwell@elknet.net
February 22, 2010
L.D. “Red” Rockwell officially announces candidacy for WI State Senate
Elkhorn – L.D. “Red” Rockwell announced today that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the 11th District in the Wisconsin State Senate.
Rockwell will be running on a platform of strengthening the State of Wisconsin via stronger education and a cleaner environment. “I want to see our Senate representation start to focus on the things that are important to the residents of the 11th Senate District”, stated Rockwell. “Let’s achieve via two of our greatest resources: education and the environment.”
Rockwell sees education restructuring of classroom size, additional teacher aides and lessened state government involvement in administration as a means to improvement. “We have got to allow our teachers to get back to the business of teaching while giving them the resources they need to get the job done”, stated Rockwell.
“In Wisconsin we are so lucky to have some of the most pristine lakes and rivers that highlight our natural scenic grandeur. It is incumbent upon our government to work at ensuring this gift in a sustainable way” said Rockwell. “We need to clean our waterways, foster the usage of renewable energy , and reduce with the goal of removing coal fired plants, especially those on our University campuses. “
This will mark the second consecutive election that Rockwell will challenge Neal Kedzie for the 11th Senate District. The district includes parts of Waukesha, Jefferson, Walworth and Kenosha counties.
Rockwell, an Elkhorn resident, grew up and attended high school in Madison. He joined the Air Force and was awarded the Bronze Star with 'V' Device. Mr. Rockwell retired from the Air Force after 20 years. Mr. Rockwell resides in Elkhorn with his wife, and is the proud parent of three children.
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010
Zielinski Wins Fundraising
Tony Zielinski for Lt. Governor
For immediate release:
Contact: Victor Huyke
414-899-5989
Lieutenant Governor Candidate Tony Zielinski reported $130,575 cash-on-hand in the latest campaign finance reports. Zielinski’s primary opponents in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor reported $16,735 and $3,940 cash on hand, respectively.
This underscores the strength and economic vision that Zielinski brings to the Democratic ticket.
Zielinski, a veteran Milwaukee alderman and former county supervisor with deep roots in southeastern Wisconsin, said his strong union support and message of job creation are resonating with the Democratic base.
“I am looking forward to bringing this positive vision to the general Wisconsin electorate,” Zielinski said. “I have specific, concrete plans to help level the playing field for American workers and to grow the state’s economy.”
Among others, Zielinski is supported by the National Latino Peace Officers Association, Amalgamated Transit Union, the Milwaukee Police Association, Milwaukee Police Supervisors Union, Milwaukee Professional Firefighters 215, and the Milwaukee County Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
As alderman, Zielinski successfully sponsored legislation requiring Milwaukee to purchase American-made cars, among other initiatives. As lieutenant governor, he would join Mayor Tom Barrett in championing American production and job growth.
“It’s important that we, as Democrats, have the fundraising strength to convey our critical job creation message to the electorate,” Zielinski said. “I have a concrete vision for enhancing Wisconsin’s economic vitality and a proven track record.”
In six election victories – most recently with 84 percent of the vote – Zielinski has demonstrated his experience in building grassroots support. “I look forward to continue championing the Democratic message statewide,” he said. Alderman Zielinski was first elected to public office in 1988 as a Milwaukee County Supervisor, and has served since 2004 as an alderman, representing the southeast district of Milwaukee. Zielinski holds a BA in Political Science, a Masters Degree in Business Administration, is a graduate of Marquette University Law School, and is a practicing attorney.
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Authorized and Paid for by Citizens for T. Anthony Zielinski
Dan Hau, Treasurer
Tony Zielinski for Lt. Governor
Kolosso Kickoff Fund Raiser
Todd is running to unseat Jim Sensenbrenner in the 5th CD. Todd is the owner of a Menomonee Falls based small business. He is a husband, father, and lifelong resident of Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Marquette University High School. He attended Marquette University for 2 years, but graduated from American University's School of International Service. He also attended universities in Mainz, Germany, and Vienna, Austria. Todd has created and operates a commercial real estate company, and owns a small retail apparel company in Phoenix, Arizona, with over 40 employees.
Monday, February 15, 2010
5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m.
Oakcrest Tavern
4022 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211
Please join Todd Kolosso in Shorewood on February 15th.
You’re invited to a reception supporting
Todd Kolosso, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in the 5th Congressional District.
Suggested Contribution: $50
Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsor: $2,000, Host: $1,000, Co-host: $500, Friend: $250, Supporter: $100
(Please make checks payable to Kolosso for Congress)
To RSVP and contribute online, click HERE
Rich Congdon was appointed Circuit Court Judge (Branch 2) in January 2009, by Gov. Doyle. He's running for election, now that the term is up. He is being challenged by Republican State Representative Mark Gundrum. Primary election is February 16, 2010, Spring Election on April 6, 2010.
Please support his campaign and vote for Judge Congdon!
(Tuesday, April 6, 2010 is the Election!) He is supported in his election campaign by current judges Ralph Ramirez, James Kieffer, Robert Mawdsley, Lee Dreyfus, Kathryn Foster, Neil Nettesheim, Patrick Snyder and former judges Mark Gempeler, Jess Martinez, Ness Flores, and Waukesha Municipal Judge Joseph L. Cook. [3]
Feingold Senate Committee to me
Jan 26
Instead of shooting straight with Wisconsinites, multi-millionaire, real estate developer Terrence Wall has chosen to take a shot at Russ. Take a look at this quote from his first campaign radio spot, currently running across Wisconsin:
“Terrence Wall says no more wall street bailouts, no more pork barrel spending...”
What Wall doesn't tell people is that Russ voted against the Wall Street bailout, and consistently leads the fight against pork barrel spending in the Senate. Of course, Wall also doesn't want people to know that in 2008, as the economy was headed toward collapse, Wall wrote, "I don't think Wall Street should be regulated..."
This radio ad is the first of what will surely be a yearlong media blitz attacking Russ’s record and distorting his character. You can help us fight back against the mudslinging by making a $20 contribution today.
Last Friday, following a week of questions regarding the fact Wall has not paid state income taxes for four of the last five years, his campaign launched a statewide radio ad full of misleading and deceptive attacks against Senator Feingold. Wall’s negative ad blitz comes as a report over the weekend revealed Wall has not paid any state income taxes for 9 of the last 10 years.
It’s easy to understand why Terrence Wall has already resorted to mudslinging. His campaign needs something to distract from all the negative press he’s been getting about his tax issues. Clearly Mr. Wall owes voters an explanation, but instead he’s decided to distract Wisconsin voters with misleading attack ads.
No matter how much mud the other side throws at Russ, our campaign strategy will not change. We’re committed to our people-powered, grassroots organization that focuses on Russ’s record, not baseless attacks. With your help, we can respond quickly to everything the other side throws Russ’s way.
Sincerely,
Trevor Miller
Feingold Senate Committee
DAN
BOHROD
For STATE TREASURER
3634 Hovde Rd., Madison, WI 53704 Tel. 608.217.8461
Email: BohrodforTreas@gmail.com
Website: www.bohrodforstatetreasurer.com
--PRESS RELEASE--
CONTACT: Dan Bohrod FOR RELEASE: February 25, 2010
BOHROD: STATE TREASURER FIDDLES WHILE EDVEST BURNS
MADISON--State Treasurer candidate Dan Bohrod today criticized incumbent State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass for mismanagement of the State Edvest College Savings Program, which provides investment and tax deduction opportunities for college-bound students and their families.
“It’s very disappointing,“ said Bohrod. “The State Treasurer is charged with administration of this important program, but over the last year the program has been rocked with turmoil, while important policy changes enacted by the Legislature have gone unnoticed.“ Last year, newspaper accounts revealed that the State Treasurer manipulated the civil service system to appoint a political operative as Edvest administrator, over more qualified applicants including the program’s long-time deputy. The operative quit after a few months in the job, the deputy quit as well, and, until recently, the program was left without an administrator.
“As important,” added Bohrod, “are important policies affecting the program that have been completely ignored by Sass. One such change that was included in the recent State budget bill now allows non-custodial parents to participate in the program and realize a State tax deduction. This provision, effective January 1, 2010, fixes some real inequities in the program, but you certainly wouldn’t know it from Sass. I’d been talking to State legislators about this provision for the last two years, but she seems much more focused on poster contests.”
In September, Bohrod declared his candidacy as a Democrat for State Treasurer. He will face incumbent Sass in a primary in September, 2010.
Bohrod for State Treasurer
Jan 10
DAN BOHROD For STATE TREASURER
3634 Hovde Rd., Madison, WI 53704 Tel. 608.217.8461
Greetings:
I offer this note as a means of introduction and to formally convey to you my pursuit of the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer. I regret that I may not yet have talked personally with you, but I certainly look forward to the opportunity to do so in the near future.
Let me start by saying that I love Wisconsin. Upon my arrival in Madison in 1978 from Boston, I wa immediately struck by the contrast between Wisconsin’s clean and accessible government and that of Massachusetts. I’d come to the home of “Fighting” Bob LaFollette and his progressive legacy and it felt like a breath of fresh air.
I started work as a Kelly Girl temp and eventually made my way through the UW-Madison and into public service. In the mid 1980’s I began at the Department of Natural Resources, then the Office of the Public Defender, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Health and Family Services, the Department of Corrections, and, for the past many years, with the City of Madison.
During my tenure with the State, I was fortunate to work with many exceptionally talented and dedicated public servants. I was also witness to the corrupting effects of patronage and undue political influence.
Thus, I’ve learned that while we in Wisconsin are blessed with a great, progressive legacy, dedicated public servants and outstanding public officials such as Russ Feingold, and soon, Governor Tom Barrett(!), we must be ever vigilant to ensure that “government is responsible to the people.“ We must work to assure the public that government is working for the common good. We must fight against the forces of cynicism and those that seek to exploit government for personal enrichment. We must remember that while rightly proud of our progressive legacy, we have a constitution that codifies discrimination.
I love Wisconsin and I want us to have good government. That’s why I am running for State Treasurer. Good government at all levels requires good management and officials that are competent, responsive, and reflective of the best values that serve the social good. Good government requires leadership that honors the covenant of public service and the civil service system, whereby public servants are fairly compensated and free from inappropriate political influence, dedicated to the provision of effective services that improve the public welfare.
I’ve had 24 years experience in state and municipal government, most of it on the front lines of budgeting and policymaking. I’ve had a lot of different looks at Wisconsin government, and I’m ready to manage the people and programs that provide oversight of state tax monies. I’m ready to head the Office of the State Treasurer.
I’ll need your support. I need to spread the word about my candidacy. I’m looking forward in the next several months to meeting with you and listening to your suggestions and insights.
Thanks very much!
Sincerely,
Dan Bohrod
Authorized and paid for by Bohrod for State Treasurer, Dan Bohrod, Treasurer
Paulette Garin - Candidate, 1st CD against incumbent Paul Ryan (ran against him last term, hasn't yet formally announced):
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Paulette grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in a strong union family. She graduated from Bradford High School, attended U.W. Whitewater on scholarship, and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Music. Other degrees include a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Chicago Loyola, a Business and Accounting Degree, and a C.P.A. She has taught music privately, and in the school setting. She also has worked as a Director of Marketing for a technology consulting firm. Paulette ran unsuccessfully for the 1st CD in 2008, and is now making her 2nd run for that office. She has been working hard this last year for all of us in speaking out for Universal Healthcare. She is state coordinator for P.D.A. and Healthcare Now, and is an organizer with Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Healthcare.
Democratic Candidates for Lt. Governor
The Honorable Spencer Coggs
Contact Spencer
Bio: Senator Spencer Coggs was elected to the State Senate after serving 9 terms in the State Assembly. He is a graduate of Riverside University High School, the Milwaukee Area Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He previously worked as a Health Officer for the City of Milwaukee, a postal worker, and an industrial printer. Sen. Coggs currently serves on the Executive Committee of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, is National President of the National Labor Caucus of State Legislators and is Chairman of the Board of the Martin Luther King Heritage Health Clinic and the Isaac Coggs Community Health Center. He is married with 2 children.
Through his budget provision, he was able to get 2500 people 25-65, in Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine Counties to transition off of welfare. He is a 2 term National Labor Caucus President with AFSME. Was able to put the first $37 million into Badger Care, which with 2 clinics are helping 35,000-40,000 people who don't have healthcare.
Spencer currently serves in the Wisconsin State Senate. Before becoming a full time legislator, he was a Milwaukee Health Officer. He served as Chief Steward of his AFSCME union local. He has also been a postal worker, and industrial printer. He was elected to the State Assembly in 1982, and re-elected until 2002. During his time in the Assembly, he was Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson. He was elected to the State Senate in 2003 in a special election, and re-elected in 2004 and 2008. He currently sits on the Committee on Housing and Financial Institutions, and the Joint Committee for Review of Criminal Penalties. Senator Coggs also serves as Vice President of the National Labor Caucus of State Legislators.
Tony Zielinski (D) Milwaukee Alderman, Ex-Milwaukee County Supervisor & Attorney has announced his intention to run for Lieutenant Governor. He's been in Milwaukee County Government since 1988. Has a Degree in Poli Sci, MBA and Juris Doctorate. He's endorsed by the Milwaukee Firefighters, Milwaukee Sheriff's and Milwaukee Latino Communitee.
Tony graduated in 1979 from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield. He has a B.A. in political science from UWM, a Master of Business Administration Degree from Cardinal Stritch, and a Doctorate from Marquette Law School. He served as Milwaukee County Supervisor from 1988 until 2004. During that time, he served as chair of Judiciary, Safety, and General Services Committees. Since 2004, Tony has been on the Milwaukee Common Council.
He is running to end the mass exodus jobs out of America. He wants to level labor's playing field.
He stated that the corporation exodus exploits workers overseas because of financial advantages (cheap labor, plus no need to follow OSHA safety or hiring regulations in the United States).
He is a major proponent of the "sweat free movement" in Milwaukee and wants to push that throught the state and country.
He was the one who called the press conference on the police uniform purchases by the Milwaukee Police Chief, because he says that the Milwaukee Police Chief chose to purchase uniforms made in China, rather than from a local union shop, which can do the job cheaper. He is trying to override the decision of the Milwaukee Police Chief.
His campaign is as much about education as it is to get people to understand that we need to level the playing field for labor/jobs.
60% of GM owned by the U.S. Government
10% of GM is owned by the Canadian Government
The city of Milwaukee will only be buying American made cars.
We need to do somethings in very concrete terms in order to solve our economic problems.
UAW.org website has UAW approved car list where it indicates which models have the majority of the car parts made in the U.S.
Campaign Donations should be sent to:
Henry Sanders Lt. Governor
P.O. Box 628003
Middleton, WI 53526
Henry is a graduate of Madison Public Schools, and UW Whitewater. He has received many awards, including: the U.W. Whitewater Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award in 2007, and the Village People Award in 2008 for professional achievement and civic involvement. He also received the Hometown Heroes Award. He was named Business Magazines' "Top 40 Under 40" award winner in 2005. Henry has been in Madison Magazines' "Up and Comers," and was recently the cover story for Dane County's Business Watch Magazine. Henry is founder of the "Madison Area Growth Network"
and "Propel Wisconsin Innovation." A small business owner, Henry connects businesses with capital. Henry Sanders brings a broad range of business development experience to potential public office.
Says that we need to connect business owners to capital.
He started working as a community activist with the Vera Corp Community Center in Madison to provide education to students; where the center provided support to students by providing educational assistance which matched up with their school education.
He brough women and minority owned businesses to join the Chamber of Commerce in Madison, so that it supported the fight against TABOR and for Fair Wisconsin. The Chamber of Commerce in Madison is now the strongest in the state with 700 female members.
Two and a half years ago, he brougt back $10 million to directly help small businesses. He helped Barack Obama get his first endorsements and build the infrastructure that provide Obama with campaign organizers in the state of Wisconsin.
He wants to develop a Labor Agenda and build the Democratic Party base to invest in the future of the party.
Three Republicans have also filed their candidacy for Lt. Governor.
Democratic Candidates for Attorney General
Scott Hassett (D) Former State Natural Resources Secretary & Attorney, is running for Attorney General against incumbent Republican J.B. Van Hollen.
As a trial attorney, Scott handled civil and criminal litigation in state and federal courts for 22 years. He has done extensive work representing law enforcement personnel at every level of government. At Lawton and Cates, he was involved in many of the environmental cases - including those involving groundwater pollution and toxic waste. Scott has always been an advocate for environmental concerns. He was appointed by Jim Doyle as Secretary of the DNR in 2003, and served for 5 years. As DNR Secretary he led an agency of 2700 employees with a budget of $500 million. The DNR's enforcement division alone represents one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the state - comparable in size to the Department of Justice.
Note: The incumbent Attorney General - Van Hollen - has shown hard right partisanship. He received $3 million in support from WMC. (He also has refused to get involved in Consumer Protection issues, a complete reversal of his predecessor’s policies. (Democrat - Peg Lautenschlager fought for consumer protection – particularly in the area of predatory lending.))
Democratic Candidates for Senator
Incumbent Senator Herb Kohl is running for re-election in 2012.
Democratic Candidates for Governor
Tim John, President of Bluemound Graphics announced that he was running for Governor as a Democrat.
Past President and Board Member of Santa Fe Communications, Inc. (Nationwide non-profit organization that broadcasts and distributes programs of a spiritually uplifting and religious nature)
Great grandson of Frederick J. Miller, founder of the Miller Brewing Company, now MillerCoors; Great Grandfather, Frederick J. Miller, Grandmother, Elise K. John, and Father, Harry G. John, Jr. were all presidents of the Miller Brewing Company; and two great uncles, Ernest and Fred A. Miller, also presidents, developed Miller High Life, the number one beer in brewing history.
While Tim John has announced that he is running as a Democrat, he also mentioned at the recent Oconomowoc Dems "Candidate Explosion", that he belongs to TWO OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES. I've been informed that one of those other parties is the Republican Party. His wife was also overheard at the meeting to say that she was a member of the Republican Party.
November 15, 2009 Tom Barrett - Democrat, Mayor of Milwaukee, former Wisconsin Congressman, former State Sen., former State Rep. and '02 Candidate, announced that he is running for Governor of Wisconsin, in 2010. He has the strong support of President Barach Obama, and Governor Doyle.
Tom is a graduate of Marquette University High School. He earned a B.A. in economics from U.W. in 1976, and a Doctorate from U.W. Law School in 1980.
Tom served in the state assembly from 1984 - 1988, and the state senate from 1988 - 1992. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in
1992. During his 8 years in the U.S. House, he served on many key committees and sponsored many important bills. In 2000, census redistricting combined Barrett's district with fellow Democrat Jerry Kleczka's district. Rather than run against a colleague, Barrett decided to run for Governor in 2002. He narrowly lost to Jim Doyle. In 2004, he ran successfully for mayor of Milwaukee.
Phone 414-271-8050 Fax: 414-271-9440
Campaign Donations should be sent to:
Tom Barrett for Governor
P.O. Box 510796
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Four Republicans and three Independents have also filed their candidacy for Governor, along with a high school student running as a Democrat.
L.D. Rockwell, a long time member of the Waukesha Dems is running for the 11th Senate District
Businessman (Automotive and Retail Sales, and Real Estate Developer) Todd Kolosso is running as a Democrat against Jim Sensenbrenner for the 5th Congressional Representative seat.
Hello everyone!
It’s hard to believe that 2010 is upon us already, and that we now have only 10 months before the elections in November. We have a lot of work to do in order to spread our message throughout the district, but we know that with your help, we can do it!
We will be holding our Volunteer Kickoff Meeting on Monday, January 18th, at 7:00pm at our campaign headquarters in the Mill Building, N88 W16447 Main Street, Suite 100, in Menomonee Falls. Light refreshments will be provided. We hope you will be able to attend. Please forward this message along to anyone you think may be interested in joining us.
Thank you all again sincerely for expressing an interest in our campaign. It’s going to be a great year, and a great fight, but we can’t do it without you! Looking forward to seeing you all on the 18th!
Thank you for your support,
Leah Horn
Campaign Manager
Kolosso for Congress
262-255-2750
KolossoforCongress.com
Just FYI, below I have copied an email I sent out to our lists regarding our first volunteer meeting on Dec. 14th. please forward this message along to anyone you think may like to attend.
Hello everyone!
I would like to thank you sincerely for expressing an interest in joining our campaign. As you have been quietly waiting in the wings, our team has been working diligently behind the scenes to build up our organization and begin spreading our message throughout the district. We are gearing up for a very busy and challenging election season, and are poised for a good fight. But we can't do this alone, and now we need your help.
We will be holding our first informal volunteer meeting on Monday, December 14th at 7:00pm, at our campaign headquarters at the Mill Building in Menomonee Falls, N88 W16447 Main Street, Suite 100. Light refreshments will be provided. We hope you will be able to attend. Please forward this message along to anyone you think may be interested in joining us. We are looking very forward to meeting you!
Thank you for your support,
Leah Horn
Campaign Manager
Kolosso for Congress
262-255-2750
KolossoforCongress.com
Friday, October 9th, 2009
On a day we celebrate Christopher Columbus’ journey to discover a New World, Todd Kolosso embarks on his journey to bring new direction to the 5th Congressional District.
Todd Kolosso, a lifelong resident of Wisconsin and Menomonee Falls-based small business owner, is announcing his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District of the U.S. House of Representatives. At 10AM, Monday October 12th, at the historic Mill Building in Menomonee Falls, Mr. Kolosso will share why he believes the 5th Congressional District needs a change in leadership.
“I feel extremely fortunate to have been influenced by the solid values of the people I grew up with and currently have around me. I believe that my strongest qualities – a commitment to fairness, a sincere respect for hard work and creativity, and strong moral character – are shared by many others as well. These beliefs not only accurately reflect the constituents of the 5th District, but should also be carried to Congress.”
WHEN: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.
WHERE:
Mill Building
N88 W16447 Main Street, Suite 100
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Kevin Conroy, biotech president, exploring run for governor
Gov. Jim Doyle Thursday praised a Madison biotech company executive who's considering a gubernatorial run as a Democrat.
A relative and informal adviser confirmed that Kevin T. Conroy, president and chief executive officer of Exact Sciences Corp., is considering a run.
Doyle said Conroy, whose company is seeking to commercialize a cancer-screening technology, is a "really remarkable" guy.
"He has been a really creative and effective business person in this state and, you know, it will be up to him to make his decision on what he wants to do. But he's a person who has really accomplished a lot at a young age," Doyle said.
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton's abrupt decision to exit the governor's race Monday left Democrats without a major announced candidate, though Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is considering a run.
Conroy, 44, could not be reached for comment immediately Thursday. But his brother-in-law, Joel Brennan, said Conroy was putting together campaign staff and "the infrastructure to run a statewide campaign."
Brennan, who ran Barrett's unsuccessful 2002 campaign for governor and successful campaign for mayor, said Conroy would be a candidate who knows how to create "21st century jobs" and who has the personal wealth to help fund his campaign. Brennan said Conroy wouldn't decide whether to get in the race until Barrett makes his decision.
"In the event Tom does not decide to run, there need to be other people who are taking steps to run serious statewide campaigns," Brennan said.
In the Republican primary, former congressman Mark Neumann and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker are declared candidates.
Conroy is also the former president and chief executive of another Madison biotech company, Third Wave Technologies, that was acquired by Massachusetts firm Hologic.
More recently, he led Exact Sciences to relocate in Madison from the Boston area with the help of a $1 million loan from the Doyle administration's Department of Commerce. The publicly traded company (Nasdaq: EXAS) is developing a noninvasive screening technology for colorectal cancer and hopes to create dozens of jobs here.
Doyle and Conroy put out a joint statement on the loan and move in June, with Conroy saying that the "assistance provided by the governor was a critical part of our relocation decision."
Don't let Dick Cheney off the hook - ACTION NEEDED TODAY.
Congressman Alan Grayson to me
from: Congressman Alan Grayson < alangraysoncampaign@gmail.com >
reply-to: alangraysoncampaign@gmail.com
Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Don't let Dick Cheney off the hook - ACTION NEEDED TODAY.
alangraysoncampaign@gmail.com
Dear Friends,
Today, exactly one year from the election, we are fighting back.
You can't beat a Republican by being one. In 2008, I was given the opportunity to be in Congress because people wanted change. Now - we have a singular opportunity to deliver it. To me - that means saying what many of us are already thinking:
Enough.
Enough of those who say that we can't provide every single American with affordable healthcare, and defend a system that lets 44,000 people die unnecessarily each year
Enough of those who say we have to act delicately when there are lives on the line and trillions of dollars wasted to corporate fraud.
Enough of those who say we have to move on and let Dick Cheney off the hook.
Today - one year from my election - help me send a message that progressives will support progressives. Thousands have already contributed, but I need your support as well.
Please join today's "money bomb" by contributing here.
Two nights ago, on Halloween, every time I saw a plastic bat or child dressed up as a vampire, it reminded me:
Dick Cheney has still not been held accountable for his lies and abuse of power.
What really scares me, and I'm sure scares you too, is the possibility Dick Cheney gets to creep around the lecture circuit and TV studios - and gets to avoid the sunlight of a serious inquiry.
Please help me fight back against those that want to shut me down by contributing.
I am excited by what we might do working together. But my critics - perhaps concentrated on a particular channel - are mobilizing. We need to do the same.
It starts with today.
I want to make a statement: That if we're going to get what we want... if we're actually going to deliver on our promises - then we're going to have to fight. We're going to have to be blunt.
We're going to need guts.
I've made a career out of fighting for what's right. Please fight with me, today.
With respect and thanks,
Congressman Alan Grayson
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October 2009
Lieutenant Governor Barbar Lawton cites personal reasons behind her withdrawal as candidate for Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
Governor Doyle hints at a possible run by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. News reports indicate that the Obama Administration is also pushing Mayor Barrett to run.
September 2009
Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton announces her run for Governor of the State of Wisconsin
(Governor Doyle announced that he will not seek a third term, and Congressman Ron Kind has decided not to make a run for Governor.)
Dear Citizens of Wisconsin
I've announced my intent to run for governor. My mission: to lead Wisconsin families on a path to true economic security.
This crisis left no community unscathed, and too many hard-working people out of a job through no fault of their own. They want a governor with a serious plan to turn our state around.
With me, you can count on a leader who will:
1. Focus on creating jobs that pay well;
2. Look to open new opportunities in clean energy manufacturing;
3.Work to improve and expand educational opportunities to prepare the workforce that will drive a growing Wisconsin economy; and,
4. Work with Washington D.C. to fix our broken health care system.
Over the course of this exciting campaign, you will come to know well my vision for our great state. I will collect and share great ideas from citizens all across Wisconsin.
Please join me and the hundreds of other volunteers and contributors already hard at work on the Barbara Lawton for Governor campaign.
And please lend your support to my campaign for governor today with your contribution. Please contribute $250, $100, $50, $25- whatever you are in a position to do today, and know it will have a powerful impact.
My Republican opponents continue to argue the same failed economic policies that got us into this trouble in the first place.
You have heard it before: "Dismantle government." And "Tax breaks for the wealthiest among us." And "Get rid of regulations and let the market have its way."
That equation adds up to an economy in crisis that continues to shed jobs and erodes the middle class.
We cannot afford to be stuck in that past. We cannot afford the status quo. We have to imagine and build a better future for Wisconsin -- starting right now.
We must come out from a reactive posture to a tumbling economy. I insist we do an honest accounting of our assets and liabilities, and then design a smart blueprint for growth.
You can trust me to make difficult decisions and govern in a transparent manner - so you know what your government is doing, and why.
Please send a contribution today if you want to help bring an end to distrust and disfunction in government, energize new ideas and elect a governor who stands with you.
Let's invest time and resources in strategies designed to clear a short path to a sustainable recovery. Let's make sure that the state's resources go to work for a prosperous future for our children -- one that will make us all proud.
Let's focus on jobs that give families a true sense of security. Let's make Wisconsin the best place to work, live, and grow a family.
Please contribute $250, $100, $50, $25- whatever you are in a position to do today to support my campaign for governor -- to get our economy back on track and move Wisconsin forward.
With your help, this campaign will be unbeatable. Be part of a powerful network of people across the state who insist on leadership they can trust. Please make your contribution to Barbara Lawton for Governor today.
Sincerely,
Barbara Lawton
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
P.S. My campaign is building momentum every day. We have received the first union local endorsement of the campaign, endorsements from state senators and legislators, local officials, Democratic county party chairs, and business leaders. Join the campaign and make a contribution today.
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Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton has done a great job of working for the people of the State of Wisconsin, instead of the corporations, (instead of working for the corporations, as Republicans have done, and will continue to do).
She supports job creation in the State of Wisconsin, with the development of locally produced, efficient and renewable energy to make us independent and competitive in the global marketplace.
She led the fight to protect Veteran’s rights to legal and medical assistance with Wisconsin’s G.I. bill. http://ltgov.wisconsin.gov/issues_view.asp?issueid=41&locid=126
She leads the country with Wisconsin being the first state to pilot an educational program, LEAP (Liberal Education and America’s Promise), with the National Leadership Council of The American Association of Colleges and Universities and UW Wisconsin, in support of economic creativity and democratic vitality. http://ltgov.wisconsin.gov/issues_view.asp?issueid=42&locid=126
She has worked with the SBA to provide federal stimulus relief through SBA loans, authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and in that effort has been more successful in receiving America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) business stabilization loans than New York, New Jersey, Texas and California combined. http://www.ltgov.state.wi.us/travels_details.asp?travelid=104&locid=126
These are the qualities that we need in a Governor to continue to lead us through this economic recovery, and insure that our government fulfills its promise to the people.
You can check out the official website for the office of Lieutenant Governor for Wisconsin at:
http://www.ltgov.state.wi.us/
And you can check out her Facebook website at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Lawton/53804805693
Anyone interested in getting on her volunteer list or making donations to her campaign may do so on www.barbaralawton.com
or sending them in to
Lawton for Governor, P.O. Box 1270, Madison, WI 53701
The campaign phone is 608-577-9675.
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The Democratic Senate Campaign Committee is asking for your help
The DSCC grassroots always come through in a big way. You're our secret weapon, and you never stop impressing us. Thank you so much.
On Saturday, you didn't just raise the money we needed to meet our February fundraising goal - you raised more than three times what we asked for, all in less than 12 hours.
You know why your early support is so essential? Because we have an unbelievable opportunity to get that 60th seat on Election Day, and we need your help to recruit the best candidates and build the best campaign teams possible.
Five Republican incumbents have already announced their retirement, leaving toss-up races for these open seats in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Missouri. If we can win just one of those races - and defend all of the Democratic incumbents up for reelection - we could have the filibuster-proof majority we need to secure President Obama's vision for generations.
Make no mistake - we simply must be prepared to fight back because the other side is already regrouping, reorganizing and renewing itself after last year's Democratic landslide.
Last week at the CPAC confab for right-wing operatives, Rush Limbaugh repeated his astounding claim that he wants President Obama to "fail." Here we are in the midst of one of the worst economic crises in our nation's history and one of the loudest voices of the Republican Party hopes we don't succeed in turning things around.
Senate Republicans take their marching orders from ideologues like Limbaugh. As long as they control enough seats, they will do everything possible to obstruct and filibuster President Obama's sweeping agenda for change.
Those are the stakes next November. I am so grateful to know that you understand the true importance of our work.
Thank you again.
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Darcy McManus is running for Circuit Court Judge in Ozaukee County
She has 14 years of judicial experience and is a 30 year Ozaukee County resident. She is a former city attorney, and is a business owner and general practice attorney.
She can be contacted at: 262-689-8266 or www.darcymcmanusforjudge.com
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson Running for Re-Election
We’ve been working hard, and we know our opponent has been, too. He might have the special interests on his side, but we have you. Your financial support today is important to the re-election effort to keep an independent, impartial, and non-partisan justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
It is only if we all stand together that we will be victorious. Can you show your support online by contributing $31 or even double or triple that amount today at www.abrahamson2009.com and joining us in making a difference?
Shirley decides one case at a time--on the merits. She is not for or against anybody or for or against any cause. The Chief Justice works hard for equal justice for all and inspires others to do the same. This is the kind of principled leadership we need in Wisconsin, and I know that if we get our message out, we will win.
Shirley Abrahamson is supported by business, labor, agriculture, law enforcement, educators, lawyers, judges, government officials, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, and I know she’s especially thankful for your support. You can make a difference on the road to Election Day, April 7, 2009. Contribute online (www.abrahamson2009.com), or send a check to Abrahamson Campaign, P.O. Box 2378, Madison, WI 53701
Conservatives are putting up their candidate against Justice Shirley Abrahamson, and their choice, Judge Randy Koschnick, demonstrates their hypocrisy once again.
But Judge Randy Koschnick has the strong support and public endorsement of at least one of his clients - cop killer Ted Oswald.
As Oswald's attorney in 1994 and 1995, he advised his client not to cooperate with law enforcement officials who wanted to question the Oswalds about their role in other felonies. Despite Ted Oswald's life sentence with no opportunity for parole, Koschnick advised his client not to answer police officers' questions about major crimes, including at least one attempted murder. So much for law and order, and standing up for the rights of the victims. ...more
here...and
here.
And blogger
Cory Liebman reports on inappropriate and hypocritical actions on the part of Judge Koschnick demonstrating his unwillingness to recuse himself from cases where he ruled in favor of campaign donors.
Koschnick and his supporters are trying to stir up a manufactured controversy by claiming that Justice Abrahamson shouldn't receive donations from law firms, yet Liebman points out...
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According to records from the Government Accountability Board, the last time that Judge Koschnick launched a fundraising effort was during his initial run for judge in 1999. Obviously the contribution totals in a small county judicial race is nowhere near the monetary level as it is in a statewide race for the high court. That being said, it still offers us a perspective of what Koschnick did the last time that he was in the situation that he is now finds himself critiquing.
The 1999 campaign finance documents identify at least 8 attorneys that donated to then-candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Randy Koschnick. Of those 8 attorneys, 6 of them went on to have cases before Koschnick after he won that election. Those attorneys are John Dade, Samuel Benedict, Steven Luchsinger, Lee Leverton, Ronald W. Ziwisky and John (Jack) Chavez. Koschnick’s contributions from just these 6 attorneys represent nearly 40 percent of money raised during that campaign. Did Koschnick give back the campaign cash before these cases came before him? Did he notify everyone involved in the cases that some were his donors? If he didn’t do these things, then exactly what is he complaining about now? If he is now suggesting that one cannot receive campaign contributions and still judge fairly, then is he admitting that he didn’t judge these cases fairly?
It also appears that at least one of the above attorneys also had cases before Koschnick in which he was listed as the plaintiff. Ronald W. Ziwisky had at least two eviction cases before Koschnick. In one of them Koschnick actually granted his donors motion for additional monetary judgment against the defendant. Using Judge Koschnick’s current standard, was this appropriate? Did he notify the other parties of the campaign contribution from Ziwisky?"
But this isn't anything unusual when you dig into the background of Republican candidates. It just demonstrates more of their hypocrisy.
In the last two Supreme Court Justice elections, we lost two Progressive Judges, who were replaced by two Conservative Judges who won with the multi million dollar backing of the powerful WMC Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce smear campaigns. Voter turnout for those elections was extremely low.
We've already seen the damage that the Bush Administration and his appointed Supreme Court justices have done to this country. Can we afford to have more of the same in the State of Wisconsin?
In January 2009, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board voted to advance the "Issue Ad" Rule requiring Disclosure of Contributions for Political Ads. Perhaps this is why WMC has chosen not to run negative ads against Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson this election cycle, as they had in two previous election cycles in order to get Justice Gabelmann and Ziegler elected with their slime attacks against two sitting Justices. Both of these newly "elected" Justices have a long record of siding with Corporations against ordinary citizens' interests.
You can read more about the announcement here.
Doug Cvetkovich recently announced that he is running for a seat on the Port Washington - Saukville School Board. He has a Facebook group for his campaign at the following link.
Doug Cvetkovich for Port Washington - Saukville School Board
Committed to Maintaining Excellent Schools
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| Description: | I am running for a seat on the Port Washington - Saukville School Board, because I want to make sure that all of our children have the ability to receive the best education possible. I will do this by making sure that we can acquire and retain the best teachers, and make sure that the curriculum prepares our children for the jobs of the future.
As a parent of a student in our district, I have a vested interest in making sure that these opportunities are available to all of our children. I am also running, because the people who are running for reelection now, have run unopposed every year their names have been on the ballot, and I feel that they may not be looking out for what's best for all of the residents of this district.
About me: I was born and raised in Milwaukee WI. My mother was a school teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools, and my father was a factory worker.
After my parents passed away when I was a teenager, I enlisted in the US Army from 1989 to 1992 as a Signals Intelligence Analyst, and received two Army Achievement Medals during my years of service.
During that time, I volunteered at Camp Humphreys, Korea with the community center on post, and also volunteered as a youth soccer coach while stationed at Ft Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia. I fought for the rights of my fellow soldiers, by trying to get approval for ongoing education for the soldiers in my unit. I still view my time serving in the Army and the volunteering that I did, as some of the most fulfilling events of my life.
Since 1992, I have worked in the retail sector, volunteered as a little league coach in Federal Way, Washington, volunteered, along with my son, every day to helped construct the Possibility Playground here in Port Washington, and I am currently employed as a District Manager for a retail service company.
I live in Port Washington with my wife Nicole, my son Kyle, and we have another one on the way. I have listened to people across this district and I have heard three things that are important to the people of this community. As your next School Board Member, I will fight to: Maintain Excellence. Keep our district a great place for kids to learn, with outstanding teachers and exceptional administraiton and staff. Support our Teachers. Maintain high student achievement standards, giving teachers the support they need to teach our children. Put our Students first. Continue to put students first, keeping our community engaged in our schools and our children's lives.
I ask for your vote on February 17th, 2009, and April 7th, 2009
Campaign donations can be sent to:
Friends of Doug Cvetkovich
540 N Montgomery St
Port Washington WI 53074
Supporters of my campaign are Eric Reimer, Stephanie Deena Findley, Les Nakamoto, Perry Duman |
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5th CD and Wisconsin State Presidential Election Analysis
Various Estimates of anywhere from 126.5 million to 135 million turnout nationwide. Beats the 2004 122.3 million turnout in total turnout.
Wisconsin had just under 3 million turnout in 2008 (70.89% turnout), short of the little over 3.2 million turnout in 2004 (73.82% turnout).
Nationwide the percentage was 53% to 46% with a 62.5 % turnout.
32 counties flipped from Republican to Democratic for the Presidential election.
550,000 votes were cast absentee in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin had the 2nd highest turnout in the nation (based on turnout rate). Only Minnesota beat us in turnout rate.
In 2000 Gore beat Bush by 5,708. In 2004 Kerry beat Bush by 11,384. In 2008, various reports show somewhere between 390,000 to 400,000 difference in the race between Obama and McCain.
Final percentage breakdown - 56% to 43%
Nationally, Youth turnout was about 21.6 – 23.9 million (an increase of 2.2 million compared with 2004).
County Results
Waukesha County
Bush took Waukesha County with 67% of the vote in 2004
McCain took Waukesha County with 63% in 2008. 9,837 fewer votes than in 2004 for Bush.
Washington County
Washington County McCain 64% v. Obama 35% Bush had 50,641 votes cast for him in Washington County in 2004, v. McCain’s 47,725, a difference of 2,916.
Ozaukee County
Bush took Ozaukee County in 2004 ~65% to Kerry’s less than 34% Bush had 34,904 votes in 2004, McCain captured 32,160 votes in 2008. 2,744 fewer votes.
McCain had 8% fewer votes than Bush but won with 60%, versus Obama’s 39% with 16% more votes than Kerry.
Milwaukee County
68% Obama vs 31% McCain
City of Milwaukee In 2008, 274,463 voters. 82.8% turnout (3,072 fewer ballots than 2004)
In 2004, Bush came out of Milwaukee with a 117,000 vote deficit.
In 2008, 77.8% Obama vs ~22% McCain
Dane County
Obama 73%
McCain 26%
November 4, 2008 Election Results
Congratulations to Sandy Pasch on her election to the 22nd State Assembly
And a big thank you to all of the Democrats (and Independents) who challenged Republican incumbents in elections that have generally been uncontested in the past. Let's all make this a trend going forward. Leave no partisan elected position uncontested.
To the public who supported these candidates by working on their campaigns - Thank You for your support and keep up speaking out on these issues so that the public becomes better informed about why they need to be voting for Democrats (or Independents), and not for Republicans.
Senate District 8
Sheldon Wasserman ( D ) 48,154 49%
Alberta Darling (Inc. R) 50,144 51%
Senate District 20
Clyde Winter (Ind) 17,109 20%
Glen Grothmann (Inc R) 69,935 80%
State Assembly District 14
Dave Hucke ( D ) 11,704 38%
Leah Vukmir (Inc R) 19,416 62%
State Assembly District 22
Sandy Pasch ( D ) 21,936 67%
Yash Wadhwa ( R ) 10,720 33%
State Assembly District 23
Dr. Rene Settle-Robinson ( D ) 12,999 42%
Jim Ott ( R ) 17,832 58%
State Assembly District 24
Charlene Brady ( D ) 12,558 38%
Dan Knodl ( R ) 20,509 62%
State Assembly District 31
Frank Urban ( D ) 10,848 33%
Steve Nass ( Inc R ) 21,758 67%
State Assembly District 38
Dick Pas ( D ) 10,293 34%
Joel Kleefisch ( Inc R ) 20,294 66%
State Assembly District 58
Greg Dombro (Ind) 4,889 17%
Pat Strachota ( Inc R) 23,603 83%
State Assembly District 60
Perry Duman ( D ) 9,817 30%
Mark Gottlieb ( Inc R ) 23,276 70%
State Assembly District 97
Ruth Page-Jones ( D ) 12,198 45%
Bill Kramer ( Inc R ) 14,742 56%
State Assembly District 98
Victor Weers ( D ) 9,495 28%
Rich Zipperer (Inc R ) 24,322 72%
Candidates for Assembly and State Senate in the 5th CD (Primary September 9)
Winners of the Primary Elections, will move onto the General Election on November 4, 2008
Senate District 8 Sheldon Wasserman ( D ) (seat is currently held by Alberta Darling - R)
Serving Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A Strong Voice for a Strong District
Senate District 20 Seat currently held by Glen Grothmann ( R ) being challenged by Clyde Winter (Independent)
14th Assembly District Dave Hucke ( D ) vs. Leah Vukmir ( R ) inc.
Serving Milwaukee County, and Waukesha County
332 North 95th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226
22nd Assembly District (These are Democratic candidates running to fill the seat vacated by Sheldon Wasserman who is running against Alberta Darling):
Andy Feldman, andrew.r.feldman@gmail.com (414) 963-9150
Sandra Pasch, spasch.2008@sbcglobal.net 414-467-9962 www.sandrapasch.com
Guy W. Johnson, 2423 E. Shorewood Blvd. Shorewood, WI 53211
Dan Kohl (Senator Herb Kohl's nephew)
They are running against Yash Wadhwa running on the Republican Ticket.
23rd Assembly District Rene Settle-Robinson ( D ) vs. Jim Ott ( R ) inc.
Dr. Rene Settle-Robinson, is a podiatrist and active in the Milwaukee Co. party. She is African-American and also active in the African-American medical society, and President of the Cream City Medical Society.
She can be contacted at: 3353 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212
24th Assembly District Charlene Brady and Torrey Lauer (both Democrats) are running against 4 Republicans for an open seat (being vacated by Jeskowitz - R ).
Serving Waukesha County, and Washington County
N109 W16620 Hawthorne Dr. Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Brady for State Assembly
Together, we can make change happen.
31st Assembly District Frank Urban ( D ) vs Steve Nash ( R )
Serving Jefferson County, Walworth County, and Waukesha County
PO Box 92 Dousman, Wisconsin 531118
(262) 965-4666
furban@centurytel.net 
Positive Change Offered by Democrat
Frank Urban has had a long and distinguished career as a registered nurse, consultant, and nursing home administrator. Along with his Registered Nurse Diploma, he earned a B.S. in Political Science from UW-Milwaukee and completed graduate credits in Health Care Administration. His professional and life experiences as a caregiver, supervisor, consultant and administrator will serve us well in the Wisconsin Legislature. He also has a web page at:
33rd Assembly District no Democratic Candidate vs. Scott Newcomer ( R )
38th Assembly District Dick Pas ( D ) vs. Joel Kleefish ( R ) inc.
Serving Waukesha County, Jefferson County, and Dodge County
662 East Juneau Avenue Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066
262-567-7570
gpas@sbcglobal.net
58th Assembly District no Democratic candidate vs Pat Strachota ( R ) inc. vs. Greg Dombro (Ind.)
59th Assembly District no Democratic Candidate vs. Daniel LeMahieu ( R ) inc. being challenged by Karl McCarty in the Republican Primary
From: dave blouin [mailto:burroak15@charter.net]
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:38 am
To: perry@dumanforassembly.org
Subject: Sierra Club Endorsement: Duman AD60
Dear Mr. Duman,
I am pleased to inform you that the Sierra Club has endorsed your candidacy for Assembly in appreciation of your demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment. You will receive a formal endorsement letter in the mail shortly. We will announce legislative endorsements to media next week.
Please be informed that our endorsement can be used by your campaign in many ways:
a) You may use the Sierra Club name in your campaign material. Simply list “Sierra Club.”
b) Mailing lists of the Sierra Club members in your district are made available for use in your campaign material within Club guidelines (which include conditions on use and require payment of the value of the use).
c) Requests for volunteers to help in campaign activities can be made to our Chapter Political Committee.
d) We encourage your campaign to publicize the endorsement and we would be pleased to offer quotes if you choose to do so.
We plan to alert our members of our endorsement of you. Sierra Club typically conducts its own direct mail and “Get out to vote” activities with its members.
Please let me know how we can be of assistance. I can be reached at (608) 233-8455 or burroak15@charter.net.
Congratulations,
Dave Blouin, Political Chair
Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter
H: (608) 233-8455
C: (608) 220-4040
97th Assembly District:
Democrats:
Ruth Page Jones, PO Box 1235, Waukesha, WI 53187-1235, 262-524-7887
Serving Waukesha County
PO Box 1235 Waukesha, Wisconsin
262-524-7887
ruth@ruthpagejones.com
http://www.ruthpagejones.com
Working for You - Working for Waukesha
Roger Danielsen, 1607 Cottonwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189
Steve Schmuki, 11430 Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226 (office)
vs. Bill Kramer ( R ) inc. also being challenged by Thomas Russ (Ind.)
98th Assembly District Victor Weers ( D ) vs. Rich Zipperer ( R )
99th Assembly District no Democratic candidate vs. Don Pridemore ( R )
Statewide, Democrats are running in 13 of 16 Senate Districts and 93 of 99 Assembly Districts.
In contrast, Republicans are running in 13 of 16 Senate Districts and 76 of 99 Assembly Districts.
We need you to act today!
Here's your one chance to write directly to the Board of Directors at WMC.
The challenge: Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state's big business lobby, is pumping its members to raise $1 million by Labor Day for TV ads this fall.
Their goal: A state legislature that bows down to the WMC anti-worker, pro-big business agenda that may cost you billions of dollars.
The solution: You.
It's that simple.
As recently reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WMC has blanketed its members with a million-dollar fundraising solicitation to finance TV and radio ads, and direct mail. I think we all remember WMC's last foray -- misleading ads that helped put pro-corporate and ethically-challenged Supreme Court candidate Mike Gableman on the state's highest court.
Now is your chance to let WMC know exactly what you think about all of this. By clicking here, you can send an email message directly to every member of the WMC board of directors to share your thoughts and weigh in with your opinions.
http://www.onewisconsinnow.org/page/speakout/wmcads
Ready to make a difference? We've already seen two members of the WMC board of directors resign. The last time we asked for your help, the response was overwhelming. And now, by taking just a few moments by clicking here, you can let WMC's board know exactly what you think about its call for more corporate tax breaks and opposition to affordable health care for all.
http://www.onewisconsinnow.org/page/speakout/wmcads
Take action today and talk directly to the decision-makers at WMC. You can make a difference!
Thanks,
Scot Ross
Executive Director, Institute for One Wisconsin
WMCWatch.org
P.S.-- Remember, the emails you write will go DIRECTLY to the Board of Directors of WMC. This is your chance to let them know that we are watching them closely.
WMCWatch.org Alert
We regret to report that Justice Louis Butler was defeated by his opponent Mike Gableman (who was supported by WMC - Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce) for the ten year term on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.
You may recall that WMC supported recently elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler, who presided over dozens of cases in which her family held a financial interest yet failed to disclose to the litigants, nor recuse herself for her conflict of interest. The Capital Times in Madison reported that WMC spent over $2 Million to get Ziegler elected, surpassing the amount that Ziegler spent on her own campaign.
This recent election now swings the majority in the highest court in Wisconsin 4-3 in favor of conservative justices who are supported by Manufacturers.
So the next time that you hear that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin has struck down a lower court ruling awarding damages to the family of someone wrongfully injured or killed because of a manufacturing defect, or toxic ingredients, perhaps you'll think back to this election and know why.
While Madison and Milwaukee overwhelmingly voted for Justice Butler, the total number of voters turning out in the rest of the state voted overwhelmingly for Gableman. Unfortunately, it was estimated by the Government Accountability Board of Wisconsin (the new Board "replacing" the State Elections Board, but still run by the same people), that only about 20% of the total number of registered voters showed up to vote on April 1st.
Now maybe some voters thought that they were being fooled into thinking that there was an election that was being held on April 1st. But I think it is more likely that most people thought that with the high turnout during the February Primary election, that someone else would do the voting for them, and Democrats would overwhelmingly elect their candidates. Unfortunately, there appeared to be more voters thinking that someone else would show up to do the voting for them than
there were "someone elses" to actually show up to vote. There's a story that describes this pretty well:
EVERYBODY, SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, NOBODY
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This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
Let's hope that this is a wake up call for Democrats everywhere, and everyone else who is unhappy with the direction that this country has taken, that the elections on September 9th and November 4th are what will decide who is sitting in the seats we need to change the direction of this Country.
High voter turnout during primaries in February doesn't guarantee a win in November.
28% of voters still support Bush and Republican policies. If only 20% of all voters show up to vote, and they are mostly Republicans, guess who wins?
The first rule of winning is that you have to show up.
If you don't want a repeat of the last 7 plus years, show up to vote in September and November.
Support Justice Louis Butler
Justice Louis Butler was endorsed by the association representing City of Milwaukee police officers this morning at a press conference held before the start of Labor Day festivities. Justice Butler is up for retention in the April 1, 2008 general election.
Justice Louis Butler has been a strong leader, and he understands the needs of our community," said John Balcerzak, President of the Milwaukee Police Association. "He understands the needs of our citizens and the needs of our law enforcement officers. Wisconsin is safer with Justice Louis Butler on our Supreme Court." As the MPA noted in a press release and at this morning’s event, Justice Butler has had a distinguished career in public service, including a long tenure overseeing cases in Milwaukee Municipal Court, where MPA members often appeared before him.
"Our members find Justice Butler to be fair, impartial, and dedicated to justice," said Thomas Fischer, Vice-President of the Association. "His more than 15 years on the bench make him the right choice for Wisconsin." In addition to serving on the local court, Justice Butler was a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge before being appointed to the high court by Governor Jim Doyle in 2004. He is the Court's first African-American justice and the only member with roots in the Milwaukee criminal justice system. "We believe that Justice Butler's lifetime of accomplishment and his work behind the gavel make him the right choice for Milwaukee and Wisconsin," Balcerzak said. The Milwaukee Police Association is the largest local police organization in the State of Wisconsin.
“I am humbled and excited to have the support of law enforcement from our state’s largest city,” said Justice Butler. “I work every day to live up to the trust the people of Wisconsin have placed in me to be fair, impartial, and just.”
GENERAL ELECTION
Office of First District Supervisor - Milwaukee County TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008
This April 1, 2008, will be a unique election experience for everyone, unlike anything you have experienced before or are likely to see again. The office of First District Supervisor will be determined wholly by “write-in” votes. There will be no names listed on the ballot for Supervisor. If you intend to participate in determining your elected County Supervisor, you must “write-in” a name or use a sticker to indicate your choice.
Why “Write-In” LIPSCOMB?
THEO LIPSCOMB declared his write-in candidacy for Supervisor after the incumbent’s nomination papers were rejected by the County Election Commission. The incumbent’s papers contained dozens of invalid signatures from outside of the district, addresses that could not be verified, and other errors. As a result, no candidate’s name will be printed on the ballot for this office. Lipscomb filed as a registered “write-in” candidate to give voters an opportunity to choose a Supervisor who will represent the interests of all residents. Lipscomb believes that voters deserve a representative who knows the district and is willing to work diligently on their behalf.
Who is Theo LIPSCOMB?
THEO LIPSCOMB is a life-long resident of Milwaukee County and has lived in the First District for more than 24 years. Lipscomb knows the entire district, which is a vital and diverse mix of Glendale and Milwaukee neighborhoods. His deep understanding of the district and its various neighborhoods was honed as he attended school, worked, and worshiped in the area. Lipscomb has traversed the district by bus and car thousands of times and has enjoyed the benefits of the district’s many parks. Lipscomb graduated cum laude from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. He parlayed that into experience in the private sector, non-profit sector and entrepreneurship. Married in 2004, Theo and Nicole (Ramey) Lipscomb live in Glendale with their 15 month old daughter Taylor.
What are some of the issues?
You have probably heard a great deal about the pension scandal and its long term effects on the Milwaukee County budget, which for 2008 is more than $1.3 billion. If you read the nearly 500 page budget you will see higher taxes, reduced services, and more borrowing. More than half of your County property taxes now go to the important job of providing public safety. The deterioration of our park system and the decline of our public transit system are two tangible examples of the negative effects of decisions made by Milwaukee County in recent years. The Milwaukee County Park System is a proud legacy and a vital asset that we need to save for future generations. Public transit is the County’s most powerful and effective tool in promoting economic development and greater self sufficiency; it provides transportation to school, jobs, medical care, and shopping for thousands of residents. Milwaukee County’s future as a safe, healthy, and prosperous community depends on the decisions that we make today.
Please “Write-In LIPSCOMB” for Supervisor on April 1, 2008.
I want to represent you, and I pledge to work hard to make Milwaukee County great again. If you would like to discuss an issue with me, please feel free to call 414 . 350.0609
Theo Lipscomb
(Note: Theo Lipscomb was successful in his race for First District Supervisor.)
The following is a letter from Dr. Steve Kagen, 8th CD Representative to Congress, who is running for re-election and is up against a heavily financed Republican challenger, whom he just barely defeated last year. He needs all the support he can get, so please help him out. The letter was sent out last fall, so some of the information is outdated, but the request for assistance is still very timely, and even more so today than last year.
KEEP DR. STEVE KAGEN IN CONGRESS
Dear Friend,
I need your help today to keep working for you. Last November, people voted for change. They voted against Washington insider politicians who had failed to listen to ordinary people. Today, people across the nation are still frustrated with our endless occupation of Iraq and impossible costs for health care. But the times are a changing. This 110th Congress represents the very beginning of the change America desperately needs. I’m proud to write to you today as a vocal agent of change – after all, you didn’t elect me to Congress to sit in the back row and be silent. Today, more than 47 million Americans do not have access to affordable health care, with over 500,000 living right here in Wisconsin. People are not just losing access to their own doctors, they’ve lost all they have. Impossible health care costs are the most frequent cause for people going bankrupt. Fixing this catastrophe is one of my top legislative priorities. It’s time for a common sense solution to this growing catastrophe.
There are 534 members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate who have the best health benefits money can buy, but I refused mine. I didn’t run for Congress to get great health benefits for myself; I ran to guarantee access to affordable health care for the every citizen, everywhere in these United States. A few weeks ago, the House voted to increase funding, three fold, for the successful State Children’s Health Insurance Program. This federal-state partnership, known as SCHIP, benefits low-income children and with this increase, millions of uninsured children would receive quality care. It’s a working solution to a growing problem, but now the president has threatened a veto.
I’m proud of the work we’ve done so far. But the problem didn’t end with the passage of SCHIP - we still have much work to be done. I need your help. It was through your efforts and dedication that I became a member of Congress, and I will need your help more than ever to win again. My re-election will be one of the most expensive in Wisconsin history. And until we establish public financing of our federal elections, it will continue to cost millions to deliver our message of hope.
You will make a real difference by supporting my re-election efforts. With a contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250 or even $500, you will send a clear message to the Washington establishment that Steve Kagen is our best hope for fixing our country’s health care crisis. Your support now will give our campaign the crucial resources we need to deliver my message. I’m asking you to make a stand with me today by supporting my campaign with a contribution AND signing The Declaration of Health on my website at
www.kagen4congress.com .
To have the maximum impact, please contribute before the fundraising deadline of September 30th.
Thank you for your consideration and strong support. By working together, we will build a better nation for all of us.
Kindest Regards,
Steve Kagen, M.D. Member of Congress
P.S. Your contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, or even $500, will help me reach my goal for this quarter, and I can’t thank you enough for your support.
Keep Kagen in Congress.
PJ Duman for Assembly
I'm running for Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 60th District. [The district is in the central portion of Ozaukee County and includes Cedarburg, Grafton, Newburg (in Washington County), Saukville, and Port Washington.]
Web site: www.dumanforassembly.org
Address: PO Box 213, Port Washington WI 53074-0213
Phone: 262-268-6642
There is extensive information regarding my positions on the "Issues" page of the Web site. Of interest, also, might be the "Comments" page. I've also attached a concise page of issues talking points for your use.
Let me know if there's anything else you need.
Thanks so much for all your help and support.
Regards,
~PJ~
Talking Points: Issues
Each of these issues should be addressed as a “moral imperative” with the purpose of moving Wisconsin forward.
Health Care:
We must have a single-payer, comprehensive-coverage, universal health care system (ie, health care for all).
Education:
We must fully fund the entire public education system in Wisconsin; including early-childhood, K-12, the technical college system, and the University of Wisconsin system.
Jobs / Economy:
We must encourage the growth of high-paying tech and green-collar jobs.
We must sustain our existing economic base, including manufacturing and agriculture, while encouraging the growth of new industries.
We must encourage those going into the highly-needed jobs of education and health care.
Environment:
We must encourage sustainability.
We must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and all other pollution.
We must create and encourage new green industries.
Taxes / Budget:
We must reform the tax structure to encourage economic parity for the poor and middle-class.
We must close the loop-holes that allow corporations to pay no taxes.
The budget process must include long-range planning, not just thinking budget-to-budget.
Equality Fairness and equality for all Wisconsin citizens.
Campaign Finance Reform:
We must have public financing of all campaigns.