"We're thrilled:" UW-Milwaukee to host PBS NewsHour Democratic primary debate
MILWAUKEE -- PBS NewsHour will produce the first Democratic presidential candidates' debate following the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Hillary Clinton must choose how to address data breach in Dem debate
WASHINGTON — Revelations that four members of Bernie Sanders' campaign staff improperly accessed voter information compiled by Hillary Clinton's campaign have shaken up the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.It is a development that has the potential to transform a sleepy Saturday night debate into something far livelier.The question facing Clinton is how forcefully to confront Sanders about the actions of his campaign staff and whether to defend the reaction of the Democratic National Committee, which cut off Sanders' access to the party's voter database after learning of the breach — although it said access would be restored Saturday.Clinton, Sanders and Martin O'Malley meet Saturday night in New Hampshire for the year's final Democratic debate.
“There is a lot at stake:" Democrats plan days of action with one year left until 2016 election
WASHINGTON – This week, Democrats are kicking off “Keep America Moving Forward” days of action to mark one year out from the November 2016 elections.According to officials with the Democratic National Committee, across the country this week, Democratic state parties will be holding a variety of engagement activities to spread the word to their friends and neighbors about the importance of protecting the economic improvement under President Obama's leadership, and to continue creating economic opportunity for the middle class.DNC officials say it’s clear that Republican presidential candidates are set on reversing those gains and dragging our country back to economic policies like tax cuts for the super-wealthy that already proved disastrous under previous Republican presidents.“Keep America Moving Forward” events across the country are designed to look to the future, mobilizing, energizing, and engaging voters through voter registration, volunteer recruitment, training and other events, DNC officials say.
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Lincoln Chafee to speak at DNC summer meeting
MINNEAPOLIS -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley and Lincoln Chafee are making high-profile speeches to members of the Democratic National Committee during its summer meeting in Minneapolis.For the presidential field, it's their first opportunity to appeal directly to a national gathering of current and former elected leaders, state committee members and other leaders in the Democratic Party who serve as super delegates for each presidential campaign.While the super delegates are not bound by any commitments they make to a candidate before next summer's convention, they are highly sought after by presidential candidates.The DNC meeting comes as Clinton deals with questions about her use of a private email account and server as President Barack Obama's secretary of state.It also comes as Vice President Joe Biden is considering entering the presidential campaign, which could pose a threat to Clinton's position as the front-runner for the nomination.
“We are thrilled:" Democrats schedule six primary debates; one in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN -- Democrats will hold six presidential debates beginning October 13th in Nevada -- and one of them will be held in Wisconsin.Democratic National Committee Chair Rep.
Gov. Walker insists he didn't know changes to UW mission statement were part of his budget proposal
WATERTOWN (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker says proposed changes to the UW System's mission statement were simply "a drafting error." He is insisting he didn't know those changes were in his budget plan.
Mayor Barrett says Milwaukee out for Dem. National Convention
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6's media partners at the Milwaukee Business Journal are reporting Milwaukee is out as a potential venue for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.The Democratic National Committee — which organizes the Democratic National Convention, sent letters to about 30 cities — inviting them to bid on the 2016 convention, and Milwaukee got one of those letters.But according to the Milwaukee Business Journal, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee Wednesday, Marcy 5th -- explaining that the city is already bursting with events in the summer and wouldn’t be able to accommodate the convention.The Milwaukee Business Journal published a portion of Mayor Barrett's letter, which says:“Our summers in Milwaukee are jam packed with festivals and conventions, including the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, ethnic festivals and large business conventions, such as Northwestern Mutual’s annual meeting.
It's a long shot, but Milw. could host 2016 Dem. Convention
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Imagine thousands of people converging on Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention in 2016.
Gallup Poll: Obama Convention boost now gone
(CNN) -- After a wave of post-convention approval, President Barack Obama's lead has faded, according to the latest Gallup daily tracking poll Tuesday, September 18th.
Eastwood on GOP Convention speech: "I was just having fun"
(CNN) -- Clint Eastwood isn't taking much time to reflect on his unique endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at last month's Republican National Convention, after all he says if they're "dumb enough" to ask him, they'll take what they get.
Post-DNC CNN poll indicates Obama up six points over Romney
(CNN) -- A new survey indicates President Barack Obama moved up four points following the Democratic National Convention last week, and now has a six point advantage over his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
What are Democrats taking home from the DNC?
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Now that the Democratic National Convention is over, the campaign for the presidency begins in earnest.
Obama supporters hope to use Convention energy to draw voters
MILWAUKEE -- On the Democrats' big night -- the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the stars of the Democratic Party were set to address the delegates.
Excerpts and Goals: President Barack Obama's DNC speech
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- President Barack Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention Thursday, September 6th and formally accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president.
Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin takes stage on big night at DNC
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Thursday, September 5th was a big night for Democrats, as President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden gave speeches -- officially accepting their Party's nominations.
Obama "disappointed" DNC speech moved indoors
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama told supporters on Thursday he regretted that some 65,000 of them would be unable to watch his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention that evening, and urged them to continue to stay engaged in his reelection effort.
Romney ad follows up Clinton speech with a flashback
(CNN) -- Bill Clinton's speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention was met with cheers from delegates and generally positive reviews from pundits, but Mitt Romney's campaign is using the prime-time address to remind voters of the former president's views on then-candidate Barack Obama in 2008.
Gabrielle Giffords delivers pledge of allegiance at DNC
Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) -- In what is sure to be an emotional moment for the tens of thousands of delegates and attendees, former U.S. Rep.
V.P. Joe Biden among prominent speakers at DNC Thursday
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- Joe Biden has had many big moments in his long political political career, but Thursday's speech setting up Barack Obama's presidential acceptance speech was one of his biggest.
Romney/Obama volunteers hard at work connecting with voters
MILWAUKEE -- As the Democratic National Convention continued Wednesday, September 5th -- on the eve of President Barack Obama's address to the Convention, volunteers on both sides of the aisle were hard at work making calls to voters -- asking for support for their candidate.