Sen. Baldwin: Statement on Syria

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on military operations in Syria. “I support this targeted response to Assad’s horrific use of chemical weapons against his own people, and we

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on Syria

Contact: Ben Voelkel OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement regarding the unfolding situation in Syria: “I join President Trump in praying for the safety of our war fighters – the finest among us – and our

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GOP Rep. Kleefisch won’t seek re-election

Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, announced he won’t seek re-election this fall. In his announcement posted on Facebook, the lawmaker from the 38th AD said he looks forward to his children knowing him outside of a public role. Kleefisch, a former

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Rep. Tauchen fundraiser

Reception in honor of Rep. Gary Tauchen W/ Special Invited Guest Rep. Mary Felzkowski Tuesday, April 24 5-7 p.m. American Legion Club House 850 S Lincoln Street Shawano, WI Please RSVP by April 21st at (715) 758-6181 or gary.tauchen@gmail.com Please

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Bill Kaplan: Missile strike is an echo of Watergate

In October, 1973 Nixon ordered Attorney General Elliot Richardson to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox. Richardson refused and resigned. Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus similarly refused and was forced out. Finally, Solicitor General Robert Bork agreed to fire Cox. A few days later the Nixon administration ordered a worldwide military alert of U.S. forces, including nuclear weapons.

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Rep. Spreitzer fundraiser

Reception for State Rep. Mark Spreitzer Special Guest: Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz May 14, 2018 4-6 p.m. Rigby Pub & Grill 119 E Main St Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Event sponsorships: Patron – $1,000 Host – $500 Sponsor – $250 Supporter

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David Balska: Paul Ryan: A smart and decent public servant

Our acquaintances on the Left are not the only ones exposing their bilious natures today at the retirement of Paul Ryan from public life. Too many of my fellow conservatives are bidding good riddance to what they call a RINO — a Republican in name only. Most of whom never bothered to run for elective office or made much of a difference if they did.

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MON News Summary: Looking back at the ‘Cheesehead Revolution’; Ryan on ‘Meet the Press’; Supreme Court to take up DPI case

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/mon-news-summary-looking-back-at-the-cheesehead-revolution-ryan-on-meet-the-press-supreme-court-to-take-up-dpi-case/ **************************************** Tuesday: WisPolitics Luncheon with Mayor Paul Soglin Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson … Please log in to access subscriber content.

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Kohl says he raised $354k in Q1 for 6th CD bid

Dem Dan Kohl says he’s pulled in $354,000 over the first three months of the year, again outraising U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman. Grothman, meanwhile, raised $276,053 over the period that covers January through March, according to a check of his

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Kohl campaign: Kohl has strongest quarter yet

Contact: Rick Coelho Reports raising $354,000 in Q1 2018 and increasing cash on hand to $841,000 Grafton – The Kohl for Congress campaign announced raising $354,000 for the first quarter of 2018. This marks the campaign’s best fundraising quarter to

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Sen. Baldwin: Statement on Syria

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on military operations in Syria. “I support this targeted response to Assad’s horrific use of chemical weapons against his own people, and we are right to act with our allies Great Britain and

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on Syria

Contact: Ben Voelkel OSHKOSH – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement regarding the unfolding situation in Syria: “I join President Trump in praying for the safety of our war fighters – the finest among us – and our allies as they avenge and deter the use of outlawed

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on military action against the Syrian regime

WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement after President Trump announced military action against the Syrian regime: “Tonight, the United States has taken decisive action in coordination with our allies. We are united in our resolve that Assad’s barbaric use of chemical weapons cannot go unanswered. His regime’s

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Rep. Vruwink: Announces re-election to state Assembly

Rep. Don Vruwink (608) 449-5121 I would like to announce that I am going to run for re-election in the 43rd Assembly district, representing Whitewater, Milton, Edgerton, Footville, part of Oregon, and surrounding townships. The first 16 months of my term have flown, by and during this period I have

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GOP Rep. Kleefisch won’t seek re-election

Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, announced he won’t seek re-election this fall. In his announcement posted on Facebook, the lawmaker from the 38th AD said he looks forward to his children knowing him outside of a public role. Kleefisch, a former television news reporter, has served in the Legislature since 2004.

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Rep. Tauchen fundraiser

Reception in honor of Rep. Gary Tauchen W/ Special Invited Guest Rep. Mary Felzkowski Tuesday, April 24 5-7 p.m. American Legion Club House 850 S Lincoln Street Shawano, WI Please RSVP by April 21st at (715) 758-6181 or gary.tauchen@gmail.com Please make checks payable to Tauchen for Assembly N3397 South Broadway

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Bill Kaplan: Missile strike is an echo of Watergate

In October, 1973 Nixon ordered Attorney General Elliot Richardson to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox. Richardson refused and resigned. Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus similarly refused and was forced out. Finally, Solicitor General Robert Bork agreed to fire Cox. A few days later the Nixon administration ordered a worldwide military alert of U.S. forces, including nuclear weapons.

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Rep. Spreitzer fundraiser

Reception for State Rep. Mark Spreitzer Special Guest: Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz May 14, 2018 4-6 p.m. Rigby Pub & Grill 119 E Main St Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Event sponsorships: Patron – $1,000 Host – $500 Sponsor – $250 Supporter – $100 All contributions gratefully accepted, including PAC and conduit.

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David Balska: Paul Ryan: A smart and decent public servant

Our acquaintances on the Left are not the only ones exposing their bilious natures today at the retirement of Paul Ryan from public life. Too many of my fellow conservatives are bidding good riddance to what they call a RINO — a Republican in name only. Most of whom never bothered to run for elective office or made much of a difference if they did.

Read More »

MON News Summary: Looking back at the ‘Cheesehead Revolution’; Ryan on ‘Meet the Press’; Supreme Court to take up DPI case

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/mon-news-summary-looking-back-at-the-cheesehead-revolution-ryan-on-meet-the-press-supreme-court-to-take-up-dpi-case/ **************************************** Tuesday: WisPolitics Luncheon with Mayor Paul Soglin Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a

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Kohl says he raised $354k in Q1 for 6th CD bid

Dem Dan Kohl says he’s pulled in $354,000 over the first three months of the year, again outraising U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman. Grothman, meanwhile, raised $276,053 over the period that covers January through March, according to a check of his most recent FEC report. The figure means Kohl’s raised a

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Kohl campaign: Kohl has strongest quarter yet

Contact: Rick Coelho Reports raising $354,000 in Q1 2018 and increasing cash on hand to $841,000 Grafton – The Kohl for Congress campaign announced raising $354,000 for the first quarter of 2018. This marks the campaign’s best fundraising quarter to date and brings the total amount raised to over $1.2

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