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Written by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild
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Friday, 30 October 2020 09:21 |
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 MADISON - It looks like Robin Vos is getting a run for his money, as outside groups supporting his Democratic challenger are all of a sudden spending big against the Speaker, as we noted here:
Outside Groups Escalate Spending Against GOP Speaker Vos
That’s one of the more interesting developments in Wisconsin politics this week.
Another development, which was a blow for voting rights, was the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to allow an extension for Wisconsin to count ballots, though it oddly has allowed other states an extension. Here’s what we wrote about that:
U.S. Supreme Court Slams Door on Wisconsin Voters
This decision by the Supreme Court makes it all the more vital that you exercise your right to vote right away.
If you haven’t voted yet, I’m urging you to do so by the end of the day tomorrow.
Most clerks’ offices are open for early voting till 5:00 p.m. on Friday, and some, especially in bigger cities, are open on Saturday and Sunday, too.
If you don’t know where your local clerk’s office is, you can easily find it at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/MyMunicipalClerk.
If you have an absentee ballot, and you haven’t mailed it in yet, DON’T PUT IT IN THE MAIL. Instead, drive it to your local clerk’s office and hand it in, in person, or put it in an official drop box if there is one.
 Of course, if you’d prefer to vote on Election Day, as I’ve always done until this year, please go ahead.
And while you’re at it, please urge all your family members to vote. I know I texted my sons this week to make sure they voted!
Democracy works best when everybody votes.
Happy voting!
Best,
Matt Rothschild
Executive Director
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
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Wednesday, 28 October 2020 09:24 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-47-mb1-s5.jpg From the disinformation we read on social media to the “issue ads” we see on TV, it’s important that we do our research and stay vigilant before casting our ballot.
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Written by Buzz Davis, Army Veteran & Activist
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Tuesday, 27 October 2020 10:24 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-protest-marinette-s5.jpg Trump's plan is to privatize and close all Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare centers in America. We must vote wisely Nov. 3rd urges retired veterans, former VA worker and activists.
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky
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Friday, 23 October 2020 09:59 |
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 Documentary filmmakers, Susan Peters and Jim Cricchi talk about years of one-party rule in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE - We welcome documentary filmmakers, Susan Peters and Jim Cricchi, who will be debuting their outstanding film “Can You Here Us Now?” next week on Wednesday at 6pm. The film looks at the ways that years of one-party rule in Wisconsin have reshaped democracy in a state once known for its progressive history. We also talk with State Assembly candidate August Schutz who is running the gerrymandered 62nd District in Racine County. We discuss the shocking COVID-19 numbers in the state and our failed response from Republican leaders like Ron Johnson who asserts we are flattening the curve and State Representative Joe Sanfilippo who said the government has no role in helping deal with the pandemic. We released a report this week finding Wisconsin billionaires are getting richer during the pandemic. Also early voting has started in Wisconsin with long lines in many cities as the state prepares for potential militia activity on Election Day.
Listen Now – Episode #464
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Written by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild
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Friday, 23 October 2020 09:35 |
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MADISON - I voted on the first day of in-person early voting Tuesday afternoon at my town clerk’s. It felt good to get that done!
If you haven’t yet voted absentee (early in person or by mail), please do so if you can to avoid the rush on Election Day. Mailing the ballot back at this time is not recommended as you cannot ensure your municipal clerk will receive your ballot before the deadline at 8:00 pm on Election Day. Contact your municipal clerk to confirm an official and secure ballot drop box available near you.
And on Election Night, we may not actually know the results, so I’m urging caution and patience, as I wrote here:
Patience on Election Night
We’re continuing to track all the big money in Wisconsin legislative races, and we’re detecting something unusual: The money on the Democratic side is far outweighing that on the Republican side. Here are the details:
Dem Groups Swamping GOP Groups in Legislative Election Spending
All this could change, of course, over the next 12 days, and we’ll be posting updates as more money pours in, so please check our website at www.wisdc.org.
I hope you have a nice weekend.
Best,
Matt Rothschild
Executive Director
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