Trump: Republicans must win election to stop ‘radical maniacs’

OSHKOSH –President Donald Trump on Monday called Joe Biden a “trojan horse” for the left and said his Dem rival would enable socialists to wreak havoc across the country. While portraying the election as a fight for the future of the country, Trump also told supporters the only reason he could lose in November would be a “rigged” election. “In 78 days we’re going to stop the radical left, we’re g… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or

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MON PM Update: Trump stresses law-and-order in visit before official DNC launch as polling shows his support slipping in the Fox Valley

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — President Trump has good reason to be in the Fox Valley today — and not just to troll his rival during the Democratic National Convention. While his numbers in the Green Bay market have been in line with where they were in 2016, the last two Marquette University Law School Polls had them trending in the wrong direction. Trump … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Named 2020 Fiscal Hero by Campaign to Fix the Debt

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today was named a Fiscal Hero for 2020 by the Campaign to Fix the Debt, a non-partisan group affiliated with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The recognition was awarded to a bipartisan group of Senators and members of the House who demonstrated a commitment to fiscal responsibility and provided leadership on the issue. “In the next decade alone, our country will be forced to make a number of tough decisions to combat our national debt. Republicans and Democrats alike can no longer afford to ignore this challenge,” said Rep. Gallagher. “It’s an honor

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Statement by President Stephanie Bloomingdale on Donald Trump’s campaign visit to Wisconsin

(August 17, 2020, Oshkosh, WI) ‒ “As Donald Trump campaigns in Wisconsin today, we have the perfect opportunity to reflect on Trump’s record as president. Now that he has been in office for nearly a full term, he has a record that shows his inadequacy and incompetence as commander in chief. His failures have hit Wisconsin hard, and working people have been hurt by his inaction and failed leadership.” “In the middle of a pandemic, Donald Trump inexplicably continues to praise himself for his handling of the crisis. Essential workers across Wisconsin who do their jobs every day deserve a president who

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Wisdems: Rick and Laurie Engen – after losing a loved one to COVID-19, we believe electing Biden is the only way to end this pandemic

(WISCONSIN) — Donald Trump’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused needless pain and suffering for Wisconsinites. In an op-ed for The Cap Times, Rick and Laurie Engen document the painful loss of Rick’s brother to the coronavirus. This pandemic is truly a matter of life and death, and the question is how many more lives will be lost because of Trump’s ineffective leadership. KEY POINTS BELOW: The Cap Times: Rick and Laurie Engen: After losing a loved one to COVID-19, we believe electing Biden is the only way to end this pandemic I recently had to say goodbye to a

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DNC: Select remarks from opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention – “Uniting America”

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of speakers as prepared for delivery who will address the Democratic National Convention tonight, August 17, from 9:00-11:00 PM ET. The theme of Monday’s program is “We the People.” This convention is about Americans rising up to take our country back—and move forward as a natio… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Protect Our Care: Launches new digital ad on what’s at stake if President Trump’s lawsuit overturning the ACA is successful during the coronavirus pandemic

MILWAUKEE, WI — Protect Our Care launched a new digital ad today that debuted during a health care virtual event for the Democratic National Convention. “Gone” is part of a $2 million campaign holding President Trump accountable for his failed response to the coronavirus and how his years-long efforts to sabotage the ACA have only made it harder to tackle the virus. The Trump administration is arguing before the Supreme Court in the middle of a pandemic that the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down. If successful, President Trump would rip away health care from more than 23

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Dem National Convention a bust for Brew City bars, eateries

The 2020 Democratic National Convention was once expected to bring an economic boom to bars and restaurants all around the Milwaukee area.  But with the convention dramatically scaled back and convention organizers asking participants to pledge to avoid area bars and restaurants, even establishments immediately surrounding the current and former convention venues say they expect virtually no impact on business. The pledge, which organizers put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, has drawn the ire of the Wisconsin Tavern League. “We are going out of business at a record clip because of this damn pandemic, and we

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Biden campaign: Congressman Mark Pocan and Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese launch Wisconsin LGBTQ+ out for Biden event

Yesterday, Congressman Mark Pocan and Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese kicked off Wisconsin Out for Biden — a grassroots coalition of LGBTQ+ voters organizing across Wisconsin to elect Joe Biden. Out for Biden will work in every corner of the state to organize and mobilize LGBTQ+ and pro-equality voters in support of Biden. The launch of Wisconsin Out for Biden comes as the Democratic National Convention will have historic LGBTQ+ delegate representation this year. “It is so important that we elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on November 3. We have to have the Equality Act in place, we have to fix the

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Biden campaign: Democratic National Committee Secretary and Wisconsinite Jason Rae statement on Trump-Pence Wisconsin visit

Today, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Wisconsin, Wisconsinite and Democratic National Committee Secretary Jason Rae, who will call the roll of states at the Democratic National Convention, released the following statement: “If Donald Trump truly wants to hear from the people of Wisconsin, he should tune into the Democratic Convention to listen to the stories of hardworking Wisconsinites who have been hurt by his horrific response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Wisconsin, many are out of work, and families are greatly suffering due to Donald Trump’s failed leadership. Now, instead of putting the wellbeing and

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Rep. Brostoff: Statement on national uprising in Belarus

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Wisdems: Ahead of Trump visit, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin AFL-CIO Treasurer, condemn Trump administration for failing Wisconsin workers

(WISCONSIN) — Sen. Tammy Baldwin, State Treasurer for the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Dennis Delie, and small business owner Lynn Zawojski blasted Donald Trump and the Republicans for their failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that failure has wrecked Wisconsin’s economy. For four years, Trump’s chaotic trade wars, tax giveaways to billionaires, and attacks on workers have devastated Wisconsin’s economy. Now, amidst a global pandemic, manufacturers, factory workers, farmers and the communities they support are hurting worse than ever because of Trump’s ineffective leadership. During the press call, Sen. Baldwin, Delie, and Zawojski condemned Trump’s failure to lead and drew a

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DNC: Select remarks from opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention – “Uniting America”

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of speakers as prepared for delivery who will address the Democratic National Convention tonight, August 17, from 9:00-11:00 PM ET. The theme of Monday’s program is “We the People.” This convention is about Americans rising up to take our

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Protect Our Care: Launches new digital ad on what’s at stake if President Trump’s lawsuit overturning the ACA is successful during the coronavirus pandemic

MILWAUKEE, WI — Protect Our Care launched a new digital ad today that debuted during a health care virtual event for the Democratic National Convention. “Gone” is part of a $2 million campaign holding President Trump accountable for his failed response to the coronavirus and how his years-long efforts to

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Dem National Convention a bust for Brew City bars, eateries

The 2020 Democratic National Convention was once expected to bring an economic boom to bars and restaurants all around the Milwaukee area.  But with the convention dramatically scaled back and convention organizers asking participants to pledge to avoid area bars and restaurants, even establishments immediately surrounding the current and former

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Biden campaign: Congressman Mark Pocan and Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese launch Wisconsin LGBTQ+ out for Biden event

Yesterday, Congressman Mark Pocan and Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Joe Solmonese kicked off Wisconsin Out for Biden — a grassroots coalition of LGBTQ+ voters organizing across Wisconsin to elect Joe Biden. Out for Biden will work in every corner of the state to organize and mobilize LGBTQ+ and pro-equality voters in support

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Biden campaign: Democratic National Committee Secretary and Wisconsinite Jason Rae statement on Trump-Pence Wisconsin visit

Today, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Wisconsin, Wisconsinite and Democratic National Committee Secretary Jason Rae, who will call the roll of states at the Democratic National Convention, released the following statement: “If Donald Trump truly wants to hear from the people of Wisconsin, he should tune into the Democratic Convention

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Rep. Brostoff: Statement on national uprising in Belarus

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Wisdems: Ahead of Trump visit, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin AFL-CIO Treasurer, condemn Trump administration for failing Wisconsin workers

(WISCONSIN) — Sen. Tammy Baldwin, State Treasurer for the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Dennis Delie, and small business owner Lynn Zawojski blasted Donald Trump and the Republicans for their failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that failure has wrecked Wisconsin’s economy. For four years, Trump’s chaotic trade wars, tax giveaways to

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