Marshfield — In his recent TV ad, Ron Johnson introduces his family and says he is worried about the country. On the campaign trail, Johnson is far more apocalyptic about the state of the union, the health-care bill, spending and the national debt. At campaign stops on Friday before groups at a Wisconsin Rapids restaurant [...]
Archive for August, 2010
Ron Johnson on Healthcare
Posted: August 29, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in 2010 Primary, Ron Johnson, US SenateJANESVILLE — The woman hoping to be Rock County’s next coroner said her ties to a pathologist who publicly criticized her opponent has nothing to do with her candidacy. Terry Holder, 43, Milton, worked closely with UW-Madison forensic pathologist Michael Stier while employed as a phlebotomist and autopsy assistant at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans [...]
Milwaukee Co. Republican Party endorses Brett Davis for lieutenant governor
Posted: August 28, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in 2010 Primary, Brett DavisState Representative Brett Davis’s campaign for Lieutenant Governor announced the endorsement of the Milwaukee County Republican Party this week. “I am proud the Milwaukee County Party Republican Party has taken a stand in supporting Brett Davis for Lieutenant Governor,” said Milwaukee County Republican Party Chairman Davis Karst. “Brett Davis is the right person for the [...]
Jim Reseburg to Hold Listening Session
Posted: August 28, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in 2010 Primary, Jim ReseburgPress Release (Beloit) — Jim Reseburg, Candidate for the 45th Assembly District will be holding a listening session at the Atlanta Bread Company 2747 Milwaukee Road on September 1, 2010 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Come and share your concerns and discuss Jim’s strategies concerning job creation and establishing an economic roadmap for Wisconsin. This is [...]
Jim Reseburg Picks Up Endorsements and Slams Jeff Klett
Posted: August 28, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in 2010 Primary, Jeff Klett, Jim ReseburgSome Facebook statuses from Jim Reseburg: Thanks to Former Senator Tim Weeded for his letter of endorsement. Tim understands what type of leadership is necessary to get things done at the State Capital. Tim supports me because he trusts my decision making and knows that it will take an agressive leader to represent the people [...]
Westlake Campaign: Basic economics and conservative principles debunk dismissive “creative destruction” remarks
Posted: August 27, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in 2010 Primary, Dave Westlake, US SenateWith national unemployment figures at their highest levels in nine months and tens of thousands of Wisconsinites looking for work, U.S. Senate Candidate Dave Westlake comments on his primary opponent’s recent statements calling job loss in Wisconsin “creative destruction.” Westlake, who holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago’s world-renowned Booth School of Business, clarifies: [...]
THE GROUP an Appleton, WI political group has endorsed Rob Taylor as their candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010. The purpose of The Group is to assist communities by: Supporting and helping elect honest, fiscally responsible, constitutionally focused individuals. Making citizens aware of their rights and responsibilities and encouraging them to fulfill the same. [...]
Final Neumann-Walker Debate
Posted: August 26, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in 2010 Primary, Mark Neumann, Scott Walker, Wisconsin GovernorMADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann is promising to take $810 million in federal stimulus money earmarked to build a high speed rail line between Madison and Milwaukee and use it for tax cuts instead. Neumann made the promise Wednesday during a debate with his Republican challenger Scott Walker. However, the money [...]
Rick Richard – The Department of Natural Resources Needs Reform
Posted: August 26, 2010 by Kevin Thompson in Rick Richard, Wisconsin State SenateAs Wisconsin citizens, we have the right to have our shared resources protected. Our Department of Natural Resources is tasked with protecting our air, water, and ground. Until a couple of decades ago, the DNR was generally regarded as balancing environmental protection and economic growth opportunities. Now, however, the DNR has become a bureaucratic and [...]