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First lady busy on the campaign trail
First lady Michelle Obama has been logging a lot of miles on the campaign trail for her husband in the last two weeks. Today she will be campaigning at Lawrence University in Appleton. Since Sept. 13, the first lady has … Continue reading
Wisconsin’s big players jump into presidential, Senate races
It may not be an election year for them, but the big players in Wisconsin politics are heavily involved in this year’s presidential and Senate campaigns. On the Republican side, Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Ron Johnson lend their name … Continue reading
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What it would take for Feingold to run again?
Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold pondered that question Friday as he appeared at a Newsmakers interview at the Post-Crescent. You can see the whole interview here. Here’s what Feingold has to say about another election bid: “I would have to … Continue reading
Live updates: Obama campaigns in Milwaukee
President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Milwaukee today, with a rally scheduled for about 5:40 p.m. at the Summerfest grounds. Follow Twitter updates from Ben Jones and Katie Foody here: Tweets from @katie_foody/obama
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When your neighbor is Paul Ryan
The day Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan to be his running mate, I interviewed Ryan’s neighbors. Some were trying to make sense on how the news would change their neighborhood. “When I go around the block now, will I get frisked … Continue reading
Wisconsin Democrats pounce on Romney video
Updated with response from the Romney campaign and the Republican Party of Wisconsin Wisconsin Democrats quickly criticized Mitt Romney today, arguing that comments he made at a fundraiser demonstrate the Republican presidential candidate isn’t fit to lead the country. Mother … Continue reading
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A picture worth $5,000
The well-heeled in Wisconsin have an opportunity to get their picture taken with members of the presidential ticket, no matter what their politics. They just need to shell out $5,000. On Saturday, in Middleton, according to a campaign invite, couples … Continue reading
Wisconsin on ‘the target map’
I talked a bit today with Rick Wiley, the RNC’s political director, about the importance of Wisconsin, northeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley in the November elections. Here’s a bit of what Wiley said: “Wisconsin has certainly played itself onto … Continue reading
Wisconsin pols remember 9-11
Several Wisconsin officials remembered the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks today, issuing statements or making public comments. Here’s some of what they said: Gov. Scott Walker: “Today, Wisconsin mourns the tragedy that took place on September 11th, 2001. It is … Continue reading
Biden makes a stop at Kroll’s West in Green Bay
Vice President Joe Biden visited Kroll’s West Restaurant across from Lambeau Field in Green Bay as part of a campaign trip this afternoon. Biden greeted patrons, including a group celebrating friends’ wedding. Biden asked for the couple, but the bride … Continue reading
