Posts by Haley

Tim Michels Supports Banning of Emergency Contraception MADISON, Wis. – In audio obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tim Michels agrees that “abortion pills that are being passed off as contraception” will be “illegal in Wisconsin” if he becomes governor. In the audio, an attendee of the event asks Michels, “I’m concerned about babies’ lives being lost to these […]

WisDems’ Statement on Kevin Nicholson Leaving the Republican Gubernatorial Race MADISON, Wis. – Today, Kevin Nicholson exited the dumpster fire Republican primary for governor. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Hannah Menchhoff released the following statement: “Kevin Nicholson leaving the race only means that there is one less radical Republican in the gubernatorial primary. Nicholson exposed deep […]

Republican Gov Candidates’ Worst Lies on Elections, Democracy MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Republicans running for governor have proven that they would rather pander to the ultra-MAGA base than protect democracy and the right to vote. Whether it is election integrity or January 6, all four have staked out extreme views in order to allow politicians to […]

How Far Are Republican Gov Candidates Willing to Go on “Personhood”? Groups Tied to Kleefisch and Michels Already Push for Even Stricter Abortion Laws in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – As Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul are leading a lawsuit to directly challenge Wisconsin’s 173 year old abortion ban, anti-abortion groups are pushing for even more extreme restrictions. […]

Tim Michels: An Empty Podium Won’t Hide His Radical Politics MADISON, Wis. – It does not matter that Tim Michels chose an empty podium over attending the first Republican primary debate last night, because he has made it clear that he is as much of a radical as Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson, and Tim Ramthun. An overview […]

WisDems Responds to First Public GOP Gubernatorial ​​Debate  MADISON, Wis. – Tonight, Republican gubernatorial candidates Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson, and Tim Ramthun face off in the first GOP primary debate, hosted by the conservative talk radio host Joe Giganti. Tim Michels is holding a competing “Freedom Rally” instead of attending and answering questions. Democratic Party of Wisconsin […]

What They’re Saying: No Question That Republicans Running For Wisconsin Governor Are Against Abortion Access MADISON, Wis. – Faced with the news that the Supreme Court will overturn 50 years of guaranteed abortion protection in the United States, Republicans running for governor doubled down on their anti-abortion views and their desire to make abortion illegal for Wisconsinites. […]

Michels Refuses To Say If He Would Certify 2024 Presidential Election MADISON, Wis. – In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tim Michels refused to say that he would follow the will of the people and certify the results of the 2024 election if he were governor. Michels’ unwillingness to protect Wisconsinites’ right to vote is in […]

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Advocate for Extreme Abortion Bans MADISON, Wis. – Today’s special session called by Governor Evers seeks to repeal the extreme 1849 law that bans abortion in almost all cases. Sadly without even considering the impacts an abortion ban has on health and pregnancy care, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has already announced his intention to gavel […]