Senator Lena C. Taylor: Republicans released a bill that will strip Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of her title and place the title in election among the justices of the court. David Prosser would be eligible and a front-runner to the next Chief Justice. Why do this? They fear the longevity and reelections of Abrahamson and Bradley, the current chief and next eligible. An incredible power grab!
Madison -- One Wisconsin Now today delivered to the state’s highest court the names of more than 10,000 people calling for State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser to resign over reports from fellow Justice Ann Walsh Bradley that Prosser put her in a “chokehold” during an altercation in June.
Jess King, needs poll observers 7-12-11 Please contact Ross Allen in Oshkosh for District 18 at 480 n Main. Or Rich in FDL 904-2617 (address I have to get) we also need volunteers west to Ripon. We are doing things differently than the other districts, (I.....
Read 'As recovery lags, corporations prosper–and lobby for more' from our blog The Lookout on Yahoo! News. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ... Call it a tale of two economies. Across a range of measures, the current "recovery" is among the weakest since records began. Meanwhile,
Senatorial Candidate VanderLeest ‘s Former Wife Speaks Out Green Bay Wisconsin -- Today I had the opportunity to speak to Rachel Gerritsen, the former wife of David VanderLeest. VanderLeest is
'Three presidential candidates want a faster exit from Afghanistan, and so does much of the public. Jill Lawrence on why their 2012 rhetoric will boost the pressure on Obama.' Jill Lawrence, The Daily Beast
I pose a question to all; what is worse, having poll workers apathetic as here, and only touch screen machines to use? or turning voters away? This should be interesting.
Last week, the GOP-led House passed an election law overhaul without the highly restrictive voter ID provision. However, the House tweaked the bill to weaken a law mandating poll workers to direct voters in the wrong precinct to their correct voting location. Under the new language, a poll worker ne
The two candidates whose names will be on the 10th Senate District recall primary ballot next week have very different opinions about the reason for the election. Shelly Moore says it’s about listening; Isaac Weix says it’s about union power.
Join us at the world's largest outdoor musical festival this Friday, July 8th, at 10:00 for a rock show with the Dropkick Murphys. They'll be playing their new single "Take 'Em Down," dedicated to our movement for worker justice here in Wisconsin, and to all of you who are building it.
Prosser Investigation - Come on Already http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politiscoop.com%2F&h=EAQB3Cpan Madison Wisconsin -- What is taking the Dane County Sheriff's department so long to arrest Justice David Prosser? Yes, I said that with a straight face. Justice Prosser is accused of having put his
Right-wing propaganda has been promoting the changes in the Kaukauna School District's fiscal situation, and are trying to credit the higher contribution requirements of the collective bargaining bill as a reason behind the better situation. And while there is truth behind increased contributions be...
It is fitting that Lyndeborough should take the lead by becoming the first town in the State of NH to pass a town article ensuring for ourselves, our children, our grandchildren, and their grandchildren, that we will always honor the Constitutional mandate to sort and count our votes in open meeting
Thom Hartmann and William Goodman, Attorney, President Board of Directors w/Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice, discuss Michigan's Emergency Mana...
Susan Alft KosharekI have never been so embarrassed to live in the state of Wisconsin. It's just one hideous thing after another that makes national news (as it should)! Outside of the fact that Prosser is a wingnut for his party, it sounds as if he has serious anger control issues. He needs to go!
Peter Lamantinamy father was a republican. walker, fitz boyz, and prosser are not my father's republicans. prosser needs a mental health evaluation. his removal from the court is tantamount.
“The most important elections in Wisconsin’s history require the most accurate method of determining the winners. Hand counting the ballots on election night prevents hacked machines, unsealed ballot bags or misplaced ballots from changing the outcome of elections.”
Non Partisan Group Urges Hand Count of Ballots in WI Recall Elections The Wisconsin Citizens for Election Protection group is urging municipal clerks to hand count the ballots in the upcoming recall
Michael Stafford is a 2003 graduate of Duke University School of Law and a former Republican Party officer from Delaware. His writing has been featured on national and local blogs such as FrumForum, The Cagle Post, and TommyWonk. He is the author of An Upward Calling: Politics for the Common Good p
On Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 pm Arlo Guthrie will perform a concert in support of We are Wisconsin. The concert will take place at the Barrymore Theatre at 2090 Atwood. Tickets are $35.00 in advance and $75 for VIP. VIP tickets include preferred seating and a special reception with Arlo after the sh