Final Push in Wisconsin

Although Wisconsin is a swing state the state hasn't seen many political visits. As of 29 October, according to The Chippewa Hearld the Presidential nominees are neck-to-neck. This means the 10 electoral votes are anyone's. Many Republicans believe the President's stop in Wisconsin is futile. They contribute this conclusion to the fact that there was an unsuccessful recall of Governor Scott Walker earlier this year. Both canidates are scheduled to reconvene in Wisconsin later this week.

Vice President Joe Biden at UW-Parkside

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WI Senate Race Full of Negativity

In a recent study of campaign ads, it was found that out of all the states with a mass amount of Senate race ads, Wisconsin's Tammy Baldwin and Tommy Thompson ran a whopping 99% negative ads. Impressive and kind of sad.



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Obama Not Worried About Romney's "Momentum"

In recent reports, the Romney/Ryan campaign has stated that they have made great strides in sealing up the state of Wisconsin, despite a lack of factual evidence supporting that. President Obama does not seem worried about this claim and believes the Dairy State still has his back.

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Employers Over Stepping the Line

A Milwaukee,Wisconsin based manufacturing company Rite-Hite, had sent out emails last week to its employees warning them what would happen, "personal consequences", if President Obama were reelected. The company owner and chairman Mike White is worrisome of the tax increases for businesses. White states he was short of telling his employees to vote for although the email says, “Rite--‐Hite nor I will ever prejudice any employee for their political views, and, totally respect your right to vote as you choose,” the email read. “I simply am trying to present the facts as I know then and to protect the business you have helped build! Please think very carefully about your vote on November 6^th.”
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Bombarded with Politicians Days Before Election

President Barack Obama,  Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are all expected to visit Wisconsin before the week ends. The politicians have re-routed the lag of their campaign trail due to the pending storms on the east coast. 
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Son of WI State Senator Assaulted

In the early morning in Whitewater, WI on Friday, October 19, Sean Kedzie, son of WI State Senator Neal Kedzie, saw two men stealing his "Romney/Ryan" sign from his front yard. He yelled at them to put it back, and was immediately attacked. They choked him and beat him in the face and head until he nearly blacked out. A full article with a statement by his father can be seen at the link below.

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Nearing the Last Lag

Last night was the final Presidential debate before the November 6th election. They will soon bombard swing states with ads until election in hopes of gaining their undecided voters. Along with these new ads they will be distributing their stance with mini information booklets. "With more than 40 states now basically uncompetitive, the two campaigns are intensifying their focus on the six or seven that are truly close." Both Presidential candidates will be making their last round visits to the swing states in the coming weeks.
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Obama, Tuesday at Campaign Rally

Thompson's Flub Lets Baldwin Dodge Question

In the last debate detween Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin for the U.S. Senate seat, Thompson missed a key chance to hit Baldwin on where her campaign funds have come from, but he messed up the name of the organization, allowing Baldwin to continue unhindered.

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UPDATE: Voter Fraud Billboards

The controversial billboards that were put up in Milwaukee in recent months are now being taken down. This goes for cities that were affected by the suppression in Ohio as well. Between Wisconsin and Ohio 145 billboards were displaying the voter fraud theme.
Billboard distribution:
Cleveland 30
Columbus 30
Milwaukee 85

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Wisconsin's Stance Before Tonight's Debate

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Future of Wisconsin Senate Sets Mood

Is it believed that the Senate outcome will set the political mood for Wisconsin. In the eyes of state Republicans, the Democratic nominee Tammy Baldwin is said to be "too liberal" for the state.There are two nominees that are on the Republican party ticket that have caught Baldwin's attention; Tommy Thompson and Eric Hovde. Hovde considers himself to be Thompson's biggest competitor. A survey found Hovde at 31 percent while Thompson at 29 percent. What does Baldwin think of this? "Her website has portrayed Thompson and Hovde as the “Washington Twins,” a sure sign that she expects one of those two to be her opponent."
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Tammy Baldwin

Obama Reigns in Wisconsin

As of the last Presidential debate Obama has holds 6 points more in Wisconsin than Romney. In addition to winning over the dairy state, Obama has taken reign in Ohio and is up eight points in Iowa. Au contraire to these facts Romney counter fires with response of Republican party dominating Iowa. Despite ones lead in a state, they both are not going to stop campaigning. The parties are picking out flaws in the polls and want to stay persistent in the states to guarantee not losing votes.
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Candidates Very Close After Debate

A new poll was released the day after the second Presidential Debate, showing Gov. Romney closing the gap between him and President Obama in the state of Wisconsin. Romney is now at 48% popularity while Obama sits at 49%. The state is still undecided and we most likely won't know where its 10 electoral votes will go until Election Day.

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Gov. Romeny and Pres. Obama at the Second Presidential Debate  10-16-12

Voter Fraud Billboard Targets Minorities

Billboards recently have been put up in minority neighborhood in Milwaukee. They are driven to enforce that "Voter Fraud is a Felony! Up To 3 1/2 YRS & $10,000 Fine". But who they are suppressing and their location have caused a stir amongst residents. Clear Channel Communications, Inc. commissioned for the billboards to built while excluding their name. In lieu of the company name it says "Paid for by Private Family Foundation".
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Fox Valley Resident Creates Controversy

A Redgranite resident is being criticized for showing his odd way of supporting President Barack Obama in the upcoming election. Residents and by passers think it is in poor taste. However, Thomas Savaka, the owner of the sign, likes that it had caught your attention.
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Dubious Statement Made by Wisconsin Republican

Wisconsin Republican state representative, Roger Rivard, running for office was quoted in saying "some girls rape easy". Rivard states the quote was taken out of context during a interview about a high school sexual assault case last December.
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In addition to losing Ryan's endorsement Rivard also lost Scott Walker's. 
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Ryan and Rivard

Thompson Creates Trouble for Ryan in Swing State

On the heels of Paul Ryan announcing his support of Tommy Thompson, Thompson's son Jason made a racist "joke" about President Barack Obama at a Kenosha County Republican Party brunch.
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Paul Ryan a Tommy Thompson Advocate

Republican vice president candidate Paul Ryan announced early October that he will be endorsing fellow Republican Tommy Thompson as he runs for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Prior to this running, Thompson has been in office for 14 years.
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Is Wisconsin for Anyone?

According to newsvine.com Wisconsin has the potential to change from a blue state to red state. This will all be determined by the voter turnout.  The turnout intertwines with the earlier issue of Recalling Scott Walker and that final outcome of Walker staying in office.
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Voter ID

This year the voter ID law has become a topic to hit home among Wisconsinites. As WTAQ, a news report radio station, describes that the fate of the bill passing relies on Texas' current case. The law eventually got turned down in Texas. 
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A more recent article from Wisconsin Public Radio News webpage goes into detail that the bill had no chance of passing due to the short notice of the laws rising popularity within recent months. The court has ruled it would be an infringement and burden among minorities. 

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Wisconsin voter requirements taken from the National Conference of State Legislatures webpage. The site also details the ID requirements of each state along with the voter issues that have arose this year.  
Voter Identification Requirements by State

 

Wisconsin Senate Debate

On Friday, September 28, 2012, Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D) and former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) had a debate for their race for the Wisconsin Senator seat. Health care was a major issue that was discussed. An article covering the debate can be seen here: http://www.rollcall.com/news/health_care_takes_center_stage_in_wisconsin_senate_debate-217884-1.html?pos=hln while a video of the debate in its entirety can be seen here: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/WisconsinSenateDebate6