Wisconsinites are staring down spiking rates of COVID-19, overflowing hospitals, and a cratering economy, all because of Trump’s failure to fight the pandemic.

WISCONSIN -- Tuesday, Trump held a large rally in West Salem on the single worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin. Over 5,200 new cases were reported and 64 deaths occurred as the Trump campaign packed people into his event that had no social distancing and very little mask use. This is all happening as Trump tries to repeal protections for people with pre-existing conditions and rip health care away from millions of Americans. 

The Trump campaign isn’t shying away from this, as their Press Secretary, Hogan Gidley, bragged that Mike Pence, and by extension Donald Trump, have the best health care in the world. As Wisconsintes worry about what will happen to their health care, Gidley used this as justification for holding these dangerous super-spreader events that are contributing to Wisconsin’s overwhelmed hospitals. 

“Wisconsinites are staring down spiking rates of COVID-19, overflowing hospitals, and a cratering economy, all because of Trump’s failure to fight the pandemic,” Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Tommy Kubitschek said. “Now, the Trump campaign is bragging about Trump and Pence having the best health care in the world, as they try to tear up the Affordable Care Act and rip health care from working families. Wisconsinites deserve better and that’s why they’re voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. 

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CNN:

• “Given that there has been an outbreak in the Vice President’s orbit, of people around him, and that there is currently an outbreak-- hospitals in Wisconsin are near capacity. So does that give you any pause, or the Vice President any pause, about going there and holding a big rally?”
• Gidley: ”No, it doesn't. The Vice President has the best doctors in the world around him.”

Democrats sense success in energizing voters around a massive investment in clean energy, a topic that unites the party and offers a pathway to growth amid an economic downturn.

WASHINGTON, DC - Democrats are sensing political gains from the Green New Deal heading into Election Day, even as Republicans deride the progressive proposal and some Democratic candidates slink away from it.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/donald-trump-joe-biden-s5.jpgWisconsin Conservation Voters has poll workers, election protection volunteers, social media monitors, organizers, and members on alert to ensure Election Day is fair, safe, and accurately counted.

Hearing will feature 5th Congressional District. Commissioners to hear testimony on how district lines were drawn in 2011.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-vote-47-lines2-s5.jpgWisconsin voters can request an absentee ballot until October 29, 2020, but must be returned to election offices, not just postmarked, by Election Day in order to be counted.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconn-walker-ryan-johnson-s5.jpgIn addition to tax breaks for millionaires, we have FoxConn causing a drain on our state’s resources during the pandemic, says Sen. Erpenbach. These past poor choices limit options now.

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Green Bay, WI - The City of Green Bay wants to assure voters who still need to cast their ballot in person that a COVID-safety plan is being followed at every polling place to protect the health of voters and election personnel. For those voting absentee, drop boxes may be your best option to insure your ballot is received on time.

“We know that some citizens will be voting at a physical polling place,” said Mayor Eric Genrich. “They may prefer the Election Day voting experience; they may have missed a deadline; or they may not have received their mail ballot.”

--In-person absentee voting will remain open at City Hall through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Check www.greenbaywi.gov/elections for dates and times.

--Election Day polling places open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and close at 8 p.m.

--There are six absentee ballot drop boxes located conveniently throughout Green Bay. Check www.greenbaywi.gov/elections for ballot drop box locations.

Voters are advised to use the “Where do I vote?” feature at myvote.wi.gov, to double-check their Election Day polling place before heading out to vote. Some polling place locations have changed since the last election. While voters can vote at City Hall through Oct. 31, they can only vote at their assigned ward on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Voters who have questions or need more help can visit the city of Green Bay website www.greenbaywi.gov/elections. Or email questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 920-448-3010.

The Clerk's Office urges voters to follow CDC guidelines for in-person voting, to protect themselves, their neighbors, and to slow the spread of COVID-19.

--Please wear a mask, but this is not required of voters.

--Wash your hands before entering and after leaving the polling location.

--Maintain six feet of distance from others, even when you and others are wearing masks.

The Clerk’s office assures voters—and poll workers—that every polling place will be supplied with personal protective equipment (PPE), including hand sanitizer and antiseptic cleaning wipes, and all poll workers will be wearing masks supplied by the Clerk’s office.

“This election is a challenge,” Genrich said. “But with a little help, some cooperation, and a good deal of understanding from voters, we can make it work.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/menards-store-s5.jpgMeanwhile state & local government services face deep cuts as Congress prioritizes confirmation of anti-ACA Supreme Court Justice over Coronavirus relief.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-47-mb5-s5.jpgVoting early - by mail or at an early voting site - is an essential way to decrease crowding at polling places on Election Day, November 3.