Tuesday, April 30, 2013
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, former running mate of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, says that with the election behind him, he's happy to "get back to work" and fight for what he believes in.
Despite taking his lumps in the November election, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan said Tuesday that he has a "moral obligation" to continue fighting for what he believes in. "What do you do when you get knocked down?" he asked "You get back up. You pick yourself up, and go back and fight for what you think is right, what you believe in." Speaking at a town hall meeting in Oak Creek, the former Republican vice presidential candidate joked about the outcome of the race. "Let's just say the election didn't go the way I wanted it to go," he told the crowd of about 180. Still, Ryan said, he will continue to push for immigration reform, a revamp of the tax system, energy legislation and more. In an interview with Patch after the 90-minute listening session…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Finishing freshman term, CPA who represents much of Wauwatosa receives a key committee appointment from Republican legislative leadership.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
In just his second term in the State Assembly, Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield), who represents a large part of Wauwatosa, has been appointed to the Joint Finance Committee. Joint Finance is a 16-member standing committee with the primary task of reviewing all state appropriations and revenues. Last year, the Repulican-controlled committee was responsible for steering legislation to close a $3.6 billion deficit. “I am honored to serve on such an important committee," said Kooyenga, who was appointed by Assembly Speaker-elect Robin Vos (R-Rochester). “I believe my knowledge on tax and finance-related issues will serve the committee and the citizens of Wisconsin well.” According to the Legislative Reference Bureau, Kooyenga and …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
President Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were re-elected Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan. NBC News called the presidential election for Obama around 10:15 p.m. and other media outlets quickly followed. The president sent a message on Twitter at 10:14 saying simply, "This happened because of you. Thank you." The Obama campaign won the most expensive presidential race ever, with both parties raising about $2.6 billion. The race was filled with negative campaigning on both sides, from President Obama attacking Romney’s business experience with Bain Capital to Romney lambasting Obama’s handling of the economy. The race tightened during the final months …
President Barack Obama, on his way to re-election win's Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes after defeating former Gov. Mitt Romney Tuesday.
President Barack Obama has won Wisconsin, considered by political pundits as a major swing state that would go a long way in deciding the 2012 presidential election. Obama was declared the state’s projected winner over Gov. Mitt Romney. Obama and running mate Joe Biden overcame the popularity uptick Romney undoubtedly received when he announced Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville as his vice presidential candidate this summer. With the victory, Obama picked up 10 important electoral votes toward the 270 required to win the presidency. At approximately 10:15 p.m., CNN declared Obama a winner in Ohio, essentially giving him the election. As of 1 a.m. Wednesday, with 91 percent of the vote counted in Wisconsin, Obama was leading …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Wondering who to call if you have—or see—problems at the polls? The United States Attorney's office along with other governmental agencies will be out on Election Day to address violations, including suspected voter fraud and discrimination.
The following is taken from a press release provided by the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The Office of the United States Attorney and the Justice Departmenter are, along with other units of state and local government, responsible for deterring election fraud and discrimination and addressing those types of violations whenever and wherever they occur. James L. Santelle, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, reaffirmed today the role that his office and the United States Department of Justice generally will pursue in connection with the nationwide election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Federal law protects against crimes like intimidating and bribing voters, buying and selling votes…
Patch will have a team of editors and reporters in the community covering Tuesday's election in real-time in our live blog. Get updates now and join the conversation!
After more than a year of hype, hundreds of speeches and millions spent on campaign ads, the 2012 election is finally here — and Patch is covering it live in a real-time Election Day Blog. We have more than two dozen reporters and editors throughout southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday, talking to voters, election officials and others — and providing updates and results in the blog until the final races are called. We also want to hear from you, so make sure your post a comment in the blog. Tell us how you voted for and why; share your experiences at the polls; or just weigh in on the big election of 2012. LIVE 2012 ELECTION RESULTS Here are the latest results for key races for Milwaukee County and Wisconsin. Presidential results only represent …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
During campaign stop with singer Katy Perry in Milwaukee Saturday that drew an estimated 20,000 people, Obama says: "I am here today because there is more work to do."
With just days to go before what will likely be a close election both in Wisconsin and nationally, thousands of people filled the Delta Center in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon to hear President Barack Obama promise to keep fighting for the middle class. As soon as he took the podium before a crowd estimated at 20,000, Obama promised to get help to the victims of Hurricane Sandy and asked those in attendance to pray and donate to the Red Cross, if they were able to do so. His speech then turned to his campaign theme of “Forward." His primary message was about continuing the policies of his administration to provide a voice for the middle class while also growing and supporting a strong middle class. Photo Gallery: Images from Obama's visit …
Friday, November 2, 2012
The legendary rocker will join President Barack Obama for a campaign stop in Madison on Monday. Here's everything you need to know to get tickets.
After making a campaign appearance in Milwaukee on Saturday with pop singer Katy Perry, President Barack Obama will return to Wisconsin on Monday to campaign with rocker Bruce Springsteen. The rally with "The Boss" will take place in downtown Madison, and the general admission entrance will be at the corner of West Mifflin Street and State Street, Obama's campaign announced Friday night. Springstreen will perform at what is being described as a "grassroots event," a campaign spokeswoman said. The event is free and open to the public, with gates opening at 7 a.m., but those who want to attend must RSVP at the campaign website. In order to be admitted, you must show proof of your RSVP — either a printed copy or on your smart phone. For more …
The Republican presidential nominee told a full house at Wisconsin State Fair Park that he is the candidate that will bring "real change" to America.
Just four days ahead of Election Day, Mitt Romney came to southeastern Wisconsin and delivered a fiery speech to a fired-up crowd at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Those who made it inside the Wisconsin Products Pavilion — thousands were turned away with the crowd at capacity — saw Romney deliver what was said to be his "closing argument" in his quest to defeat Barack Obama. He alternated between criticizing the president and pushing his own accomplishments and vision. "Accomplishing real change is not something I've just talked about," Romney said, noting his time in the business world, his work leading the Salt Lake City Olympics and his tenure as governor of Massachusetts. "It's something I've done." Romney stood above a banner proclaiming…
Incumbent state Sen. Lena Taylor is being challenged in the 4th State Senate District by independent candidate David King.
David King says Lena Taylor hasn't seen a real opponent since she was first elected to the state Senate nearly eight years ago. Democrat Taylor has in fact run unopposed in the last two general elections, but King, an independent, hopes to serve as that true challenge on Tuesday when the two face off in a race for the 4th State Senate District. Taylor, 46 of Milwaukee, was first elected to the state Assembly in 2003, and the 4th Senate District in 2005. She ran for Milwaukee County executive in 2008 and lost to now Gov. Scott Walker. She was recently appointed as co-chair of the Legislature's powerful Joint Committee on Finance — the first African-American woman ever to do so. For Taylor, "No question the No. 1 issue facing the district is…
The Anti-Alinsky
8:22 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013
Justin wrote: "Apparently, Republicans know everything." No Justin, but they do know that making personal decisions for other people is wrong!!! more ›