Monthly Archives: June 2010
Ron Johnson accused of GOP convention voter fraud
Terrence Wall has apparently told WTDY, a Madison talk radio station, that one GOP convention-goer admitted Ron Johnson (or his “people”) paid for a hotel room in exchange for an endorsement vote. Terrence Wall may be a sore loser, but … Continue reading
Long Live Capper
I’m a little late to this saga, but if you are too, the CRG idiots (they like Scott Walker and calling people Nazis) are accusing our good friend at Cognitive Dissidence of blogging on county time. The problem for them … Continue reading
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Ron Johnson needs a campaign handler and a clue
Ron Johnson really needs to use his millions to buy himself some handlers if he wants to win his Senate campaign. In an interview with WisPolitics Johnson touts the GOP “freedomfreedomfreedom” line, disputes a human contribution to climate change and … Continue reading
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Russ Feingold’s line-item veto gaining traction amid debt concerns
Russ Feingold’s proposed line-item veto, or “expedited rescissions authority” got a link in Ezra Klein’s Wonkbook this morning. For the bill to pass Congress, Congress will essentially vote itself out of a bit of power. Not too much power however, … Continue reading
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Planned Parenthood Advocates endorse Tom Barrett while WI Family Action and Craig Fletcher bleed hypocrisy
I’m a few days late on this one, but how about some good news regarding the anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut? (Cf: Pro-Life Wisconsin’s attack on freedom) Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Tom Barrett for Governor as “the only … Continue reading
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Ron Johnson opposes Child Victims Act, Republican gov primary gets awesome
Check out Blogging Blue on Ron Johnson’s opposition to the Child Victims Act. Jim Klauser wants his donation to Mark Neumann back, over Neumann’s statements on Walker’s Milwaukee County budget increases. Neumann says he’ll give Klauser’s money back if Klauser … Continue reading
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Pro-Life Wisconsin concerned about environmental impact of birth control — Really!
Maybe you forgot how out of touch the anti-choice, far-right group Pro-Life Wisconsin was? Today they’re crying about the 45 year old Supreme Court ruling in Griswold v Connecticut that determined a state cannot prohibit contraception. The limited-government-when-it’s-convenient crowd is … Continue reading
Vote for Zach
Blogging has been light, busy with other stuff, but here’s a link to send Zach of Blogging Blue to Netroots Nation. Zach was an early supporter of Pretty Important so go help him out. Voting for him is easy, and … Continue reading
