Dem activists at the party’s state convention today approved resolutions calling for the legalization of natural psychedelics and criminal prosecution for child labor violations. But a significant part of the debate featured concerns over the resolution process in general, with some activists complaining that only two resolutions related to party governance were recommended for adoption.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, said she is as hopeful for the party, state and country as ever because in Wisconsin, “we Dems know how to win.”  Baldwin, who is seeking reelection to a third term, said the state has been “knocked down more than a few times,” citing restrictions on abortion rights, collective bargaining and unfair maps.

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar at the state Dem Party convention praised Wisconsin Dems for working to overthrow Republican leadership and praised fellow Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as “an incredible leader.”

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez at the state Dem Party convention thanked activists for their efforts, saying “because of you, it smells like democracy in Wisconsin.”

AG Josh Kaul at the state Dem Party convention touted his success toppling more than a decade of Republicans at the top step of the Department of Justice and urged Dems to continue to push back against the GOP.

Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski told Dem activists she’s just as “pissed’ as she was a year ago after she found out the U.S. Supreme Court was poised to overturn a 1973 ruling guaranteeing the right to an abortion. And she warned Republicans she’s not alone.

Moore, of Milwaukee, called on Dems in the crowd to stick together to not allow racism to divide Dems, arguing Republicans are trying to divide the party.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, wished Dems a “happy indictment weekend” at the state Dem convention, calling former President Donald Trump “moldy and crooked and crazy.” 

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Melissa Agard laid out Dems’ legislative plan to tackle a litany of issues such as restoring abortion access, expanding Badgercare and legalizing marijuana. 

“I’ve had the privilege of hearing from our kids about what they need from our educators about how we can support them more effectively,” she said.  “It’s an honor to learn directly from them, but it’s also so frustrating when we can’t get them what they need, or to provide that support because they’re stymied by a Legislature intent or scoring political points on the back of our kids.”

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich at today’s Dem Party convention said Dems will need to show people on the ground why President Joe Biden deserve reelection in 2024. 

Alex Lasry, a former Milwaukee Bucks executive who staged a 2022 bid for the Dem U.S. Senate nomination, argued his grassroots engagement positions him best to serve as a member of the national committee. Meanwhile, Milwaukee Dem Party activist Jim Carpenter argued his progressive stance positions him better to represent the grassroots.

Dems at today’s state party convention reelected Chair Ben Wikler and other party officers in uncontested races. Wikler in opening today’s convention noted last year’s convention took place just days after the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the state’s 1849 abortion ban taking effect. He said the state has work to do to tackle threats to democracy.