U.S. Supreme Court to review Jackson 'wardrobe malfunction' incident
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An appeal over singer Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" and brief partial nudity on national television has reached the Supreme Court, the latest free speech episode over indecent, if fleeting, images and words on the public airwaves.The Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court to decide whether record government fines against CBS should be allowed to stand.A federal appeals court last November ruled for the network and its affiliates, saying the Federal Communications Commission's sanctions were improper.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An appeal over singer Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" and brief partial nudity on national television has reached the Supreme Court, the latest free speech episode over indecent, if fleeting, images and words on the public airwaves.The Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court to decide whether record government fines against CBS should be allowed to stand.A federal appeals court last November ruled for the network and its affiliates, saying the Federal Communications Commission's sanctions were improper.
Public policy poll shows Barrett in lead among Democrats
MILWAUKEE -- The primary in Wisconsin's gubernatorial recall election is May 8th, and a new poll shows Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the lead.The public policy polling done for the Daily Kos shows Barrett 14 percent ahead of Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.
MILWAUKEE -- The primary in Wisconsin's gubernatorial recall election is May 8th, and a new poll shows Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the lead.The public policy polling done for the Daily Kos shows Barrett 14 percent ahead of Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.
Gwen Moore endorses Tom Barrett in gubernatorial recall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett picked up another endorsement in his bid to take on Governor Scott Walker in the gubernatorial recall election.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett picked up another endorsement in his bid to take on Governor Scott Walker in the gubernatorial recall election.
State Supreme Court will not take up appeals on voter ID law
MADISON (AP) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday, April 16th refused to take up appeals of rulings blocking a new state law requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls.
MADISON (AP) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday, April 16th refused to take up appeals of rulings blocking a new state law requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls.
"Electability" becoming important issue in gubernatorial recall
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to the recall effort against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefish and four Republican state senators, "electability" is becoming an important issue.
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to the recall effort against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefish and four Republican state senators, "electability" is becoming an important issue.
Challenge to placeholder recall candidates could change election dates
MADISON -- A challenge was filed Thursday, April 12th by Democrats to remove six "place holder" candidates from ballots in the upcoming recall elections.
MADISON -- A challenge was filed Thursday, April 12th by Democrats to remove six "place holder" candidates from ballots in the upcoming recall elections.
Democratic strategist apologizes to Ann Romney
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic strategist is apologizing to Ann Romney for saying the stay-at-home wife of wealthy Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has never worked a day in her life.Hilary Rosen issued a statement Thursday saying that her comments were "poorly chosen.'' She says that as a mother, she knows raising children is the hardest job there is.Rosen said on CNN Wednesday that Ann Romney has never had to work to pay the bills and should not be her husband's surrogate on women and the economy.Rosen says in her statement that it is time to put the "faux war against stay-at-home moms'' to rest.President Barack Obama's top campaign advisers said Rosen's comments were offensive and had called on her to apologize.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic strategist is apologizing to Ann Romney for saying the stay-at-home wife of wealthy Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has never worked a day in her life.Hilary Rosen issued a statement Thursday saying that her comments were "poorly chosen.'' She says that as a mother, she knows raising children is the hardest job there is.Rosen said on CNN Wednesday that Ann Romney has never had to work to pay the bills and should not be her husband's surrogate on women and the economy.Rosen says in her statement that it is time to put the "faux war against stay-at-home moms'' to rest.President Barack Obama's top campaign advisers said Rosen's comments were offensive and had called on her to apologize.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates gather for forum Wednesday night
MADISON (AP) -- The Democratic candidates for governor in the recall election targeting Republican Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- The Democratic candidates for governor in the recall election targeting Republican Gov.
Lawyer asking for criminal charges over "place holder" candidates
MILWAUKEE -- A lawyer is asking for criminal charges to be brought against "place holder" candidates who will appear on recall ballots.
MILWAUKEE -- A lawyer is asking for criminal charges to be brought against "place holder" candidates who will appear on recall ballots.
WI U.S. Senate Race: Baldwin raises $2M, Neumann $650K
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Candidates in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race have until Sunday, April 15th to file their first-quarter fundraising figures, but some have already released their numbers.U.S. Rep.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Candidates in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race have until Sunday, April 15th to file their first-quarter fundraising figures, but some have already released their numbers.U.S. Rep.
Legal Matters: Strip searching prisoners
The Supreme Court ruled that it is okay for jail guards to strip-search prisoners.
The Supreme Court ruled that it is okay for jail guards to strip-search prisoners.
Witkowiak will not pursue recount in aldermanic race
MILWAUKEE -- It was an emotional campaign filled with accusations of racism and dirty politics. 12th District Alderman Jim Witkowiak lost his seat to challenger Jose Perez during last Tuesday's elections.
MILWAUKEE -- It was an emotional campaign filled with accusations of racism and dirty politics. 12th District Alderman Jim Witkowiak lost his seat to challenger Jose Perez during last Tuesday's elections.
Candidates in gubernatorial, lt. gov. and senate recalls turn in paperwork
MADISON -- Tuesday, April 10th was the deadline for would-be candidates to submit their nomination papers to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board in Madison for review, in the gubernatorial recall election against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.Candidates for governor needed at least 2,000 signatures to get on the recall election ballot.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's day job kept him in Milwaukee Tuesday.
MADISON -- Tuesday, April 10th was the deadline for would-be candidates to submit their nomination papers to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board in Madison for review, in the gubernatorial recall election against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.Candidates for governor needed at least 2,000 signatures to get on the recall election ballot.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's day job kept him in Milwaukee Tuesday.
43 Milwaukee Co. District Attorney employees signed recall petitions
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A conservative research group says several dozen employees in Democratic Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's office signed recall petitions for Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A conservative research group says several dozen employees in Democratic Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's office signed recall petitions for Republican Gov.
Kathleen Falk to deliver governor nomination papers Tuesday
MADISON -- Kathleen Falk, one of the candidates running for governor will deliver her nomination papers Tuesday, April 10th.Falk said she will file the signatures to be placed on the ballot with the Government Accountability Board.Falk is a Democrat and former Dane County Executive.Democrats Tom Barrett, Kathleen Vinehout and Doug LaFollette have also announced they are running.
MADISON -- Kathleen Falk, one of the candidates running for governor will deliver her nomination papers Tuesday, April 10th.Falk said she will file the signatures to be placed on the ballot with the Government Accountability Board.Falk is a Democrat and former Dane County Executive.Democrats Tom Barrett, Kathleen Vinehout and Doug LaFollette have also announced they are running.
Obey endorses Barrett for Wis. governor
MADISON (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep.
MADISON (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep.
Could vice-presidential candidate come from Wisconsin?
WISCONSIN -- Many political pundits say Wisconsin played a pivotal role in the Republican presidential primary process, but that may have just been the warm-up act.
WISCONSIN -- Many political pundits say Wisconsin played a pivotal role in the Republican presidential primary process, but that may have just been the warm-up act.
Walker, Barrett take in Brewers home opener Friday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and St.
Democratic candidates for governor gather for forum
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidates in the gubernatorial recall race against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker held a forum Thursday night, April 5th at Serb Hall in downtown Milwaukee.A very partisan and supportive crowd of Democrats and unions showed up hundreds strong to cheer and hear from the four people seeking the Democratic nomination in the Walker recall race.The four Democratic candidates were supposed to be together for the first time Thursday night at Serb Hall, since Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett declared his candidacy last Friday, March 30th.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidates in the gubernatorial recall race against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker held a forum Thursday night, April 5th at Serb Hall in downtown Milwaukee.A very partisan and supportive crowd of Democrats and unions showed up hundreds strong to cheer and hear from the four people seeking the Democratic nomination in the Walker recall race.The four Democratic candidates were supposed to be together for the first time Thursday night at Serb Hall, since Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett declared his candidacy last Friday, March 30th.
War of words between Barrett, Walker in gubernatorial recall effort
MILWAUKEE -- The recall campaign is heating up between the top Democratic candidate and Governor Scott Walker.
MILWAUKEE -- The recall campaign is heating up between the top Democratic candidate and Governor Scott Walker.