Help build momentum behind Senator Elizabeth Warren’s timely new Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act.

MIDDLETON, WI - The real surprise isn’t President Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen pleading guilty to eight felonies. And it isn’t Trump’s former campaign chair Paul Manafort being found guilty of eight more felonies by a Virginia jury.

The surprise is seeing powerful Washington players like Cohen and Manafort actually facing accountability from our system.

But accountability could start happening a whole lot more often. Americans are outraged at what they’re seeing right now -- which means our Elizabeth Warren couldn’t have picked a better week to build momentum for the newest and most ambitious anti-corruption legislation since Watergate.

But this bill won’t go anywhere without progressives behind it.

Join thousands of fellow Legit supporters endorsing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s brand-new Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act. Show progressives stand behind accountability for public officials.

Trump’s inner circle collapsing under its own corruption has been a blaring wake-up call for the American people and many in the press.

Corruption in Washington isn’t a small problem, and it can’t be fixed with piecemeal solutions. The sweeping protections of the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act are our best hope to protect our democracy from campaigns to lobbying to the judiciary.

With this bill as law, operatives like Paul Manafort wouldn’t even start lobbying for foreign governments. And federal candidates would face way higher disclosure requirements, meaning candidates like Trump would find it impossible to get away with flagrant campaign violations.

These are just a few of the ways that the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act would restore major legitimacy to our government, which explains why thousands of Legit members are hurrying to build momentum for it. Now you have the power to supercharge that momentum.

Help build momentum behind Senator Elizabeth Warren’s timely new Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act. Show your support now.

Senator Warren is right to say that Trump’s administration is one of the most corrupt in history. But we have the power to make sure future administrations maintain the high standards of legitimacy we rightfully expect from American government.

Thank you for standing up for democratic legitimacy today,

LegitAction Team

Talk about the latest MU Law poll and the onslaught of new political TV ads, Democrats in rural and small town areas, and the marijuana referendums in Wisconsin.

STATEWIDE - Our panel dissects the new MU Law poll and the onslaught of new political TV ads (spoiler alert: the Governor's race is a toss up). We then welcome Citizen Action Co-op member and State Assembly 60th District candidate Chris Rahlf who is running a strong campaign in a long time Republican district. We discuss the opportunities for Democrats in rural and small town areas and encourage volunteers to join Chris and knock doors untouched for years. Southeastern Wisconsin NORML ED Eric Marsch joins us to update listeners on the marijuana referendums in Wisconsin and marijuana legalization polling at 61%!

As we recognize the efforts of health care providers, it’s time for our state leaders to come together and prioritize patient-centered solutions that expand access to quality, affordable health coverage.

MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today.

The audio file of this week’s address can be found here.

A written transcript of the address is below:

“Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling with this week’s Democratic Radio Address.

“Across Wisconsin, families know that access to quality health care can be a challenge.

“As costs increase and communities struggle with provider shortages, many Health Centers have stepped up to expand coverage and meet the needs of local residents.

“As we celebrate National Health Center Week and recognize the efforts of health care providers across our country, it’s important to look for ways Wisconsin can improve health care access.

“Rather than allowing powerful drug companies and insurance executives to write their own rules, Democrats are fighting to expand health care coverage, protect community health clinics and lower prescription costs for seniors.

“We’ve rolled out our plans to strengthen BadgerCare, combat prescription drug price gouging, and improve access to preventive health services like cancer screenings and annual checkups.

"As medical providers and Community Health Clinics do their part to serve local residents, it’s time for our state leaders to come together and prioritize patient-centered solutions that expand access to quality, affordable health coverage.

“While the stakes couldn’t be higher, I’m confident that Wisconsin can once again be a leader in health care.”

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STATEWIDE - We discuss Tuesday’s primary election in Wisconsin and celebrate huge victories by Citizen Action members Mandela Barnes, Sarah Godlewski, Marisabel Cabrera and Jeff Smith. Our panel begins to handicap the Governor and U.S. Senate races. and we welcome Citizen Action co-op member and candidate for the State Assembly Kim Butler to discuss her important race in Western Wisconsin.

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MADISON – Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) offered the following weekly Democratic radio address today on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.

The audio file can be found here.

A written transcript of the address is as follows:

“Hello. I’m State Senator LaTonya Johnson. On August 7, we observed Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Women on average earn 80 cents for every $1 paid to men and for this reason we hold Equal Pay Day in April. In other words, equal pay for equal work. But did you know for women of color the pay gap is even wider? In Wisconsin, African American women earn only 61 cents for every dollar paid to men, which made August 7 of this year the day that their salaries caught up to what white men made in 2017.

“Senate Democrats are committed to ensuring women, including women of color, are paid fair wages for equal work and addressing contributors to the wage gap, such as employment discrimination and lack of affordable child care.

“According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, if women were paid the same as comparable men then the economy would add $513 billion in wages and salary, and the poverty rate for working women would fall by nearly half. Closing the wage gap is not only an issue of fairness, but it’s an economic imperative that benefits everyone in our community.”

Help monitor truth in election advertising this fall by reporting ads by issue advocacy groups or independent expenditure committees -- TV, radio, online/social media, newspapers, billboards or direct mail to our Hijack Hotline.

Tuesday’s Primary Election in Wisconsin takes center stage, plus Tammy Baldwin’s outstanding leadership on Medicare For All legislation.

STATEWIDE - We focus on next Tuesday’s Primary Election in Wisconsin. The panel discusses the Democratic governor primary and whether anyone other than presumed front runner Tony Evers can emerge the winner. We also review other important state legislative primaries, including Jeff Smith in Senate District 31 and Marisabel Cabrera in Assembly District 9. We announce Citizen Action’s endorsement of Earnell Lucas in the Milwaukee County Sheriff's race. Lee Snodgrass, Citizen Action’s endorsed candidate in Senate District 19, joins us to talk about her campaign, the importance of the race to gaining power in the legislature, and encourage volunteers to meet Lee and help get out the vote in the Appleton area this Saturday.

We close the show with a discussion of Tammy Baldwin’s outstanding leadership on Medicare For All legislation and more WEDC contracts for Scott Walker donors.

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MADISON - With each passing day, I get more and more alarmed about where our country is headed under Donald Trump. Here are my considered thoughts on this ominous subject:

Trump and the road to fascism

We’ve also weighed in on the odious plan by the Trump Administration to insist on asking a citizenship question on the upcoming Census. Here’s the letter we sent out on this:

Letter on 2020 census citizenship question

Back here on the Wisconsin front, we’ve been busy following the money. We noticed that a new WEDC loan recipient just happens to have generous Walker donors at the helm:

WEDC gives $60M to company run by Walker donors

In covering the money chase in the elections here, the results of the horrendous 2015 rewrite of our campaign finance laws are becoming more obvious. Here are two examples:

Major state parties raising money hand over fist

Republicans outraising Dems with record-breaking hauls by legislative leaders

If you want to see the most up-to-date info on who has brought in the most money in the governor’s race and other statewide races, we’ve got a handy little chart right here:

Campaign finance information updated for all constitutional office candidates

As you can see, we’ve been busy around here!

Have a nice weekend.

Best,

Matt Rothschild
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Wisconsin’s Fall Primary Election is on Tuesday, August 14th. Make a plan to make your voice heard.

MADISON, WI – Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today.

The audio file of this week’s address can be found here.

A written transcript of the address is below:

“Hi, I’m State Senator Jennifer Shilling with this week’s Democratic Radio Address.

“Wisconsin’s Fall Primary Election is just around the corner! I know, I know, you’re in the midst of summer fun. But on Tuesday, August 14th, voters have the opportunity to head to the polls and make their voices heard.

“Casting a ballot only takes a minute and it’s the most effective way you can get involved in shaping our Democracy.

“For help finding your polling place, checking your registration status or seeing what’s on your ballot, visit MyVote.WI.Gov. Again, that’s MyVote.WI.Gov.

“Make a plan to make your voice heard this election season.

“Get out and vote on Tuesday, August 14th! Then you can get back to your summer fun!”