AP survey: Health care, immigration high on voters' minds
WASHINGTON — Health care and immigration were high on voters' minds as they cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate conducted by The Associated Press.AP VoteCast also shows a majority of voters considered President Donald Trump a factor in their votes.A majority of voters overall say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
WASHINGTON — Health care and immigration were high on voters' minds as they cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate conducted by The Associated Press.AP VoteCast also shows a majority of voters considered President Donald Trump a factor in their votes.A majority of voters overall say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Pres. Trump urges Republicans to preserve 'fragile' GOP victories that could be erased by Democrats
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — In his final pitch to voters, President Donald Trump implored Republicans on Monday to help preserve "fragile" GOP victories that could be erased by Democrats as he closes out a midterm campaign that has been defined by his racially charged rhetoric, hard-line immigration moves and scattershot policy proposals.President Trump's shadow has hung over the midterm elections that will determine the future of his presidency, with the monthslong fight serving as a testing ground for his nationalist appeals and the strength of the coalition that powered him to the White House two years ago.
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — In his final pitch to voters, President Donald Trump implored Republicans on Monday to help preserve "fragile" GOP victories that could be erased by Democrats as he closes out a midterm campaign that has been defined by his racially charged rhetoric, hard-line immigration moves and scattershot policy proposals.President Trump's shadow has hung over the midterm elections that will determine the future of his presidency, with the monthslong fight serving as a testing ground for his nationalist appeals and the strength of the coalition that powered him to the White House two years ago.
'We don't want any excuses:' Baldwin, Vukmir encourage people to vote in final hours of Senate campaign
MILWAUKEE -- On the eve of the midterm elections, Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin stopped in Beloit, Janesville, Shorewood and Whitewater ahead of a rally with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes, candidate for lieutenant governor in Milwaukee Monday night, Nov. 5.
MILWAUKEE -- On the eve of the midterm elections, Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin stopped in Beloit, Janesville, Shorewood and Whitewater ahead of a rally with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes, candidate for lieutenant governor in Milwaukee Monday night, Nov. 5.
'It's very important:' Nov. 5-9 marks Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin ☃️
MILWAUKEE -- To encourage people to plan ahead for the snow and cold, Governor Scott Walker has declared Nov. 5-9 as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.“Preparing for winter weather should begin before the snow is even on the ground.
MILWAUKEE -- To encourage people to plan ahead for the snow and cold, Governor Scott Walker has declared Nov. 5-9 as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.“Preparing for winter weather should begin before the snow is even on the ground.
Homestretch to election day: Walker, Evers crisscross Wisconsin in final push
MILWAUKEE -- The election is just days away and the candidates are making their final push to get your votes.
MILWAUKEE -- The election is just days away and the candidates are making their final push to get your votes.
Democrat Tony Evers tells newspaper he plans to raise 'no taxes'
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers tells The Washington Post that if elected governor "I'm planning to raise no taxes."Evers is quoted in a story Friday disputing GOP Gov.
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers tells The Washington Post that if elected governor "I'm planning to raise no taxes."Evers is quoted in a story Friday disputing GOP Gov.
Milwaukee launches The Hop, connecting Lower East Side with Historic Third Ward
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee launched on Friday, Nov. 2 The Hop -- the new streetcar that connects the city's Lower East Side with Historic Third Ward with many stops in between.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee launched on Friday, Nov. 2 The Hop -- the new streetcar that connects the city's Lower East Side with Historic Third Ward with many stops in between.
Massachusetts Sen. Warren holds 'Women for Tammy' rally
MADISON — Massachusetts Sen.
MADISON — Massachusetts Sen.
'Vote for change:' Tony Evers calls Gov. Walker's new health care promise a 'last-minute lie'
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate were blanketing Wisconsin on Thursday, Nov. 1 with surrogates, as part of a final push to next week's election.
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate were blanketing Wisconsin on Thursday, Nov. 1 with surrogates, as part of a final push to next week's election.
Supporters join Walker on campaign trail in tied governor's race: 'He's done a great job for us'
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Nov. 1 kicked off his final statewide bus tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election in an effort to sway undecided voters, one day after the Marquette University Law School poll showed Walker tied with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers -- both receiving 47 percent support."From our standpoint, I'm asking for your vote," said Walker.House Speaker Paul Ryan, Leah Vukmir, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Walker at Mathison Manufacturing in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Nov. 1 kicked off his final statewide bus tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election in an effort to sway undecided voters, one day after the Marquette University Law School poll showed Walker tied with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers -- both receiving 47 percent support."From our standpoint, I'm asking for your vote," said Walker.House Speaker Paul Ryan, Leah Vukmir, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Walker at Mathison Manufacturing in Waukesha.
Gov. Walker makes last-minute, new health insurance promise
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
President Trump expected to announce plan to deny asylum
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry as part of his latest election season response to two caravans of migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.That's according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.The White House announced earlier that the president would be making "brief remarks on the illegal immigration crisis" before he departs for a campaign rally in Missouri.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry as part of his latest election season response to two caravans of migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.That's according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.The White House announced earlier that the president would be making "brief remarks on the illegal immigration crisis" before he departs for a campaign rally in Missouri.
Gov. Walker kicks off final statewide bus tour with Kleefisch, Speaker Paul Ryan
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.
Tonette Walker, Rebecca Kleefisch, Leah Vukmir make campaign stop in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- First lady Tonette Walker, amid a statewide tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election, stopped in Menomonee Falls to highlight small businesses owned by women.Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir joined Tonette Walker at Duwe Metal Products Wednesday morning, Oct. 31.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- First lady Tonette Walker, amid a statewide tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election, stopped in Menomonee Falls to highlight small businesses owned by women.Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir joined Tonette Walker at Duwe Metal Products Wednesday morning, Oct. 31.