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Wisconsin Mayors Endorse Russ for U.S. Senate PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Russ for Wisconsin   
Wednesday, 10 August 2016 10:04

russ-fiengoldMIDDLETON - On the first day of Wisconsin’s general election campaign for U.S. Senate, mayors from communities across the state endorsed Russ’s bid. They’re backing Russ because unlike Sen. Johnson who has consistently ignored Wisconsinites in favor of multi-millionaires like himself and powerful corporations, Russ consistently listens to and fights for Wisconsin’s middle income and working families in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.

While this campaign still doesn’t have 3 super PACs solely dedicated to it or the support of 10 right-wing groups backed by oil billionaires and Washington insiders, it does have the support of leaders in communities across this state who fight for the middle class and working families in their towns every single day.

Below is a full list of endorsements and various statements from mayors across the state on why they decided to endorse Russ:

Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee:

"Milwaukee needs a fighter who will stand up for its middle class and working families in the face of an economy that too often only benefits the wealthy and powerful. That's why I'm proud to endorse my good friend Russ Feingold. He understands the challenges communities across Wisconsin face and is a proven leader who takes his cues from the people, not from the special interests.

Senator Johnson has ignored the families and businesses of Milwaukee in favor of Washington insiders, corporate interests, and the Koch brothers. But with Russ as a partner in the Senate, we'll fight to create an economy that works for everyone -- not just those at the top."

Mayor Gordon Ringberg, Bayfield:

“Russ has proven he has the skills, experience, and compassion to fight for the people of Bayfield. He legislates by listening to the people first. That is the type of leader this community deserves.

“Senator Johnson showed where his loyalties truly lie when he abandoned northwestern Wisconsin during the July flooding to run off to Cleveland to stand with Donald Trump and Washington Republicans. Neither Johnson nor Trump are concerned about the needs of small town Wisconsinites: they’ve both opposed common sense solutions to make college affordable, and they’re both for giving big corporations tremendous tax cuts at the expense of the little guys. I’m proud to endorse Russ, because Bayfield can’t afford the Trump-Johnson agenda.”

Mayor Zach Vruwink, Wisconsin Rapids:

“My community wants leaders who will listen to their struggles and concerns while also supporting their aspirations. Sen. Johnson hasn't been that listener or supporter. In fact, Ron Johnson has ignored my city, our challenges and opportunities. I have no doubt Russ will be a great partner and champion for our community and will fight for an economy that works for everyone. That is why I am proud to endorse Russ, he's for us.”

Russ Feingold, Candidate for US Senate:

“I’m grateful to have the support of my friends in communities across Wisconsin. Each and every one of them works tirelessly on behalf of middle class and working families every single day. They know firsthand how disastrous Sen. Johnson has been for Wisconsinites as he protects a system that benefits multi-millionaires like himself and powerful corporations that ship jobs overseas. So I’ll continue to listen to these leaders and the Wisconsinites they represent as I travel to all 72 counties, and I’ll fight for an economy that works for them -- not just corporate CEOs, multi-millionaires, and the billionaires who back Sen. Johnson’s reelection bid.”

Below, please find a full list of Wisconsin mayors who endorsed Russ today.

Kay Erickson Amery
Deb Lewis Ashland
Gordon Ringberg Bayfield
Jay Eddy Black River Falls
Bert Skinner Cumberland
Steve Arnold Fitchburg
Bryan Kennedy Glendale
Jim Schecklman Greenwood
John Antaramian Kenosha
Sandi Christman Kewaunee
Tim Kabat La Crosse
Marty Reynolds Ladysmith
Paul Soglin Madison
Justin Nickels Manitowoc
Brian McGuire Mauston
Kurt Sonnentag Middleton
Anissa Welch Milton
Tom Barrett Milwaukee
David Hovel Prescott
Charlie Wielgosh Princeton
John Dickert Racine
Richard Johns Rhinelander
Mike Wiza Stevens Point
Paul Esser Sun Prairie
Ray Stroinski Thorp
Brian Smith Waupaca
Dan Devine West Allis
Zach Vruwink Wisconsin Rapids


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