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.
Holder assures judge of administration's respect in health care case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a letter written at the request of a federal appellate judge, Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday offered assurances that the Obama administration respects the authority of the courts.Appeals Court Judge Jerry Smith in Texas requested the letter after President Barack Obama said this week that it would be "unprecedented'' for the Supreme Court to overturn a major law passed by Congress like the health care overhaul whose constitutionality it is now considering.On Tuesday, saying he was seeking reassurances that the Justice Department recognizes judicial authority, Smith said he wanted a letter of at least three pages that makes specific references to the president's statements. "The longstanding, historical position of the United States regarding judicial review of the constitutionality of federal legislation has not changed,'' Holder wrote."The department has not in this litigation, nor in any other litigation of which I am aware, ever asked this or any other court to reconsider or limit long-established precedent concerning judicial review,'' Holder added.On Tuesday, after his remarks stirred controversy, the president himself had elaborated, saying that the court "is the final say on our Constitution.''In his letter Thursday, the attorney general said "the president's remarks were fully consistent with the principles'' Holder outlined in the letter.The attorney general noted the health care case now before the Supreme Court, saying the court "has often acknowledged the appropriateness of reliance on the political branches' policy choices and judgments.'' "These principles of deference,'' Holder wrote, "are fully applicable when Congress legislates in the commercial sphere,'' such as in the overhaul of the health care system now before the justices.Smith raised the issue of Obama's remarks during oral arguments over a provision in the new health care law that restricts physician-owned hospitals from expanding or building new facilities.Holder wrote that where someone bringing a case invokes the jurisdiction of the court and has a valid challenge, "there is no dispute that courts properly review the constitutionality of acts of Congress.''
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a letter written at the request of a federal appellate judge, Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday offered assurances that the Obama administration respects the authority of the courts.Appeals Court Judge Jerry Smith in Texas requested the letter after President Barack Obama said this week that it would be "unprecedented'' for the Supreme Court to overturn a major law passed by Congress like the health care overhaul whose constitutionality it is now considering.On Tuesday, saying he was seeking reassurances that the Justice Department recognizes judicial authority, Smith said he wanted a letter of at least three pages that makes specific references to the president's statements. "The longstanding, historical position of the United States regarding judicial review of the constitutionality of federal legislation has not changed,'' Holder wrote."The department has not in this litigation, nor in any other litigation of which I am aware, ever asked this or any other court to reconsider or limit long-established precedent concerning judicial review,'' Holder added.On Tuesday, after his remarks stirred controversy, the president himself had elaborated, saying that the court "is the final say on our Constitution.''In his letter Thursday, the attorney general said "the president's remarks were fully consistent with the principles'' Holder outlined in the letter.The attorney general noted the health care case now before the Supreme Court, saying the court "has often acknowledged the appropriateness of reliance on the political branches' policy choices and judgments.'' "These principles of deference,'' Holder wrote, "are fully applicable when Congress legislates in the commercial sphere,'' such as in the overhaul of the health care system now before the justices.Smith raised the issue of Obama's remarks during oral arguments over a provision in the new health care law that restricts physician-owned hospitals from expanding or building new facilities.Holder wrote that where someone bringing a case invokes the jurisdiction of the court and has a valid challenge, "there is no dispute that courts properly review the constitutionality of acts of Congress.''
Waukesha Co. District Attorney investigating Romney sub incident
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County District Attorney is investigating a complaint filed by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County District Attorney is investigating a complaint filed by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.